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The Chesterfield advertiser. [volume] (Chesterfield C.H., S.C.) 1884-1978, 1915-09-02
GERMANS TAKE Big FORT
MuScoVITES RETIRE WITHOUT
ANY EFFORT TO DEFEND
BREsT-LiTovSk.
Germans Are Now In Possession Of
the Whole Line of Railway From
~ -. ohelm to BiaIystok.

London.-Brest-Litoc the main
Russian fortress and concentration
center for the Bug River line of de.
1enses is now occupied by the Austro-
Germans. While the Russians offered
stout resistance during the invaders
approach. II is apparent no attempt
was made to defend Brest-Litoysk it.
self. 1t was evacuated as was Osso-
wetz, In conformity with the Russian
Intention to take up new positions
farth her cat.
Fhe Germans now are in possession
the whole line OF railway from
elm to Blalystok. The Russians
wing already evacuated the latter
~ the lesser fortreses of Grodno
q Olita now are the only strongly
Tended positions remaining in the
nds OF the Russians. Both these
being approached by the Germans.
ey probably will be given up when
~ have fulfilled their purpose of
filitating the Russian retreat.
The Russians have not yet entered
vast BlelovieZh forest, which ex.
&ds 30 miles north and south and
width OF from II to 80 miles
forest Is famous hunting cen
and bison preserve. South Of II
ne Pripet marshes. which protect
H. sian left and with plenty of
0RNzEshd three Gr four railroad lines,
is expected here Grand Duke Nicho-
y will make good his retirement OF
rodno and Wilma can hold out long
Tough. Even II they should fall
Hilary observers say the Grand Duke
puld be well on his way to his new
sitions before the Germans. could
Pch his flank.
The Chesterfield advertiser. [volume] (Chesterfield C.H., S.C.) 1884-1978, 1915-09-02
Cleaned From
Our EXCHANGES

Spartanbnrg has ware house
facilities for about one third of
the county's cotton crop.
Farmers and business men of
Alcolu propose to erect State
warehouse which Will have ca
pacity of about 1000 bales.
A chicken snake that by some
means got into the dining room
of the farm house of David
Fordham, two miles from KIN
ston, put its head into rat
trip. The trap was sprung and
the snake, three-foot speci-
men, choked to death.
The several committees of the
National Association for the
study OF Pellegra have definitely
decided that the third tri-ennial
meeting of the organization will
be held in Columbia on October
2l and %, this year. Notable ex
perts on pellegra will be in at
tendance and papers from foreign
scientists of international re-
nown have been promised.
Colum bia boosters, two hund
red strong, went recently to
Lancaster, being met at the
river by % cars from that city
where they were received by
practically the entire populace.
A watermelon feast was en-.
joyed by about 1000 served on
Main street. James A. Hoyt,
speaker Of the House Of Repre-
sentatives, first extolled the ad-
vantages Of Columbia and in
vited everyone to come and take
part in the harvest jubilee.
Commissioner Watson stress
ed the good roads of Lancaster
and likewi ise invited everyone
to the great central market, Co
bia the capital city.
The FYst National Bank of
Gaffney (has gwen an ofder for
four Hefeford bulls, which will
be placid in different sections
lef the founty for the bdpeat of
The Chesterfield advertiser. [volume] (Chesterfield C.H., S.C.) 1884-1978, 1915-09-02
GOVERNORS END MEETING.
viii Meet Next Year In Salt Lake
City.-Naval Resources Discussed.

viii Meet Next Year In Salt Lake
City.-Naval Resources Discussed.
Boston.-After discussion of the
naval and military resources of the
country in which it was generally
agreed that the United States was not
adequately prepared against foreign
invasion, the Conference of Governors
ended its annual sessions. No reso.
lutions on the subject were proposed,
but several Of the executives said
they felt certain all the governors
would return to their states with the
intention Of demanding from their
congressman support in any program
for strengthening the forces of de-
fense.
The governors chose Salt Lake
City as the place for next years meet
ing and elected Governor Sprye of
Utah, chairman OF the executive COM
mittee. Other committee members
elected were Governor Stuart of Vir.
ginia and Governor Capper of Kan
sas.
The conference program, which
had included a review of the Atlantic
fleet and a parade of 1000 members
OF the Massachusetts militia, has
aroused great interest in discussion.
AS result the sessions were remov-
ed from the senate chamber to the
more spacious hall Of the house of
representatives,
The Chesterfield advertiser. [volume] (Chesterfield C.H., S.C.) 1884-1978, 1915-09-02
CONCESSIONS TO
AMERICAN BUYERS
ENGLISH WILL LET CONTRACTED
FOR GERMAN GOODS THROUGH
BLOCKADE.
THE DYESTUFF SITUATION
England Places Responsibility For
Holding UP Of All Dyestuff Ship
ments on Germany.

Washington.-Conc in the
enforcement against American COM
merce Of the British order-in-council
were announced as a result of infor-
NAL negotiations just completed by
the foreign trade advisers of the state
department.
The British Ambassador, Sir Cecil
Spring-Rice, assured the trade advis-
ers that their informal representa-
tions in cases where the British or
ders have caused undue hardships"
to American commerce will receive
special consideration.
The British concessions are espec-
tally intended to meet complaints Of
American importers that their Christ
mas trade is threatened by failure
to obtain goods made in Germany
and Austria. Generally speaking, it
is Great Britain's intention to permit
passage through the blockade lines
OF goods for which the American i'm
porters have entered into contract
with German and Austrian firms.
Heretofore it has been required that
the money shall have actually been
paid for the goods.
Goods valued at many millions OF
dollars have accumulated at Rotter-
dam and await transportation to the
United States. The order applies to
these, but whether 1t will extend to
goods yet in German factories, but
under contract for delivery on this
side of the Atlantic, is yet undeterm-
ined.
The entire responsibility for the
holding up Of dyestuffs of German
manufacture intended for America is
placed by British authorities on the
German government. To sit itself
straight in this matter the British
Embassy issued the following state
ment:
"On April IA, formal notice was
issued by the British government
that they would allow vessels carry
Ing two shipments Of dyestuffs, which
were paid for by delivery in Germany
OF certain cotton cargoes, to pass
without interference. provided the
vessels sailed under a neutral flag:
that the shipments were made from
Rotterdam; and the dyestuffs con.
signed to the Secretary of Commerce
for distribution directly to the tex
tile industries.
This offer. which was refused by
Germany, still holds good"
The Chesterfield advertiser. [volume] (Chesterfield C.H., S.C.) 1884-1978, 1915-09-02

the farmers who desire to raise
beef cattle.
All of the banks of Gaffney
OF joined IN campaign to en-
courage Cherokee county farm
ers to raise pure bred cattle and
are encouraging the movement
IN every way possible. Bank
officials report that this matter
is creating great interest appar-
emily, inquiries of various kinds
being received cor stantly. Cher
okee expects to produce at least
as much meat as her people con-
sumo, if not more.
Gov. Manning returned TO Co.
lum bia this week from Boston,
where he attended the confer.
ence Of governors, 20 States be-
ing represented by their chief
executives. Gov. Manning said
that many Republicans of the
North endorse heartily the course
of the president Ill handling the
German situation. Gov. Mann
ing presided at the Friday ses-
sion of the governors conference
when the preparedness Of the
United States was discussed. He
SAID that the sentiment of prac-
ticaIly every governor attending
the conference was for a larger
army and navy.
The Chesterfield advertiser. [volume] (Chesterfield C.H., S.C.) 1884-1978, 1915-09-02
Cotton For TWine

Postmaster Gen. Burleson IS
anxious that manufacturers of
cotton twine again avail them
selves of the opportunity offered
by his action in advertising for
proposals to furnish either cotton
or jute twine for use in tieing
together letters and packages
during the year begi ling Novem.
Der /, next. Nearly a billion
and half yards of twine will be
consumed by the postoffice de-
partment during the IL months
contract period. 1t is used in
large quantities.
Last summer the Beaumont
Manufacturing company of Spar.
tanburg obtained the contract on
terms involving saving for the
postofflce department. over the
lowest bid for jute of $500 for
the yeA-. The South Carolina
company has fulfilled its con-
tract to date and the cote
twine has proved -
as III 9 "a oforv ~, -
The Chesterfield advertiser. [volume] (Chesterfield C.H., S.C.) 1884-1978, 1915-09-02
On Cotton
Time Loans

A correspondent asks why it is
that Secretary McA doc will ad-
vance money without interest to
national banks to lend at 6 per
cent. on cotton to farmers. He
would like this money to be
loaned at A per cent.
The reason is simple. The na-
tlonal banks are in a system
closely co.ordinated with the
government. The money is put
out to do what could not other
wise be done without straining
the credit machinery of the local
banks. The farmer cannot get
money ordinarily at six dollars
a hundred because his credit is
not good to that extent. The
bank has, moreover, greater sta
bility than the individual, and
hence should naturally get money
cheaper. The risk, too, is small
er in lending to banks; for they
are stable cooperative enter
prises.
Let the farmers form sound
credit associations and they can
get loans to better advantage.
The g per cent. rate is 2 per cent.
less than is usual in South Caro-
lima. The plan therefore will
save the farmer . per cent. The
credit of national bank in the
reserve system is better almost
by g per cent. than that of the
farmer with cotton as security.
With ca j moLey IN New York
around ~ and 2 per cent, the
banks find little trouble in get
ting money to put out at 8 per
cent. Yet the larger central
banks upon whom the burden
nusC Ia!l may not want govern
ment money to advance on cot.
ton if it brings with it the neces.
sity Of paying the usual rates of
interest on the deposit. They
might not care to risk long term
loans on volatile security.
We should like to see farmers
get loans at a low rate of inter
est. Too low a rate would en-
courage speculation and over
production. A saving of 2 per
cent. will help; and it may be
that the rate fixed is reasonable
when all the factors are taken
into consideration. The State.
The Chesterfield advertiser. [volume] (Chesterfield C.H., S.C.) 1884-1978, 1915-09-02
George Mckinnon
In County Jail

George McKinnon, colo, ed, is
in the county jail with his skin
shot full of hoies.
Georges troubles started when
he was arrested for murder and
found guilty and sentenced to
seven years on the changing. 1t
seems that the prisoner misnder-
stood the words of the court, for
he left the gang at the end of
seven months. He was Captured
two weeks ago by Sheriff Blue,
of Moore County, N. c., and was
so sick when the Sheriff got
through arresting him that he
had to stay In the hospital a
week before he could be brought
to Chesterfield.
When he saw the Sheriff,
George put his faith in foot work
and started to run, but the Sher-
iff was wise. He popped George
right on the. heel. And George
stopped but, wasn't dead. On
the contrary he seemed full of
fright, so the Sheriff distributed
the perforations in other parts
of his anatomy. His arm, his
thigh and side were the next
points of attack selected by the
sheriffAIn rapid succession.
The Chesterfield advertiser. [volume] (Chesterfield C.H., S.C.) 1884-1978, 1915-09-02
A Case For
Wise Action

Three cases came before Mag
lstrate Watson Tuesday that en-
phasize very strongly the need
OF better method of handling
juvenile delinquents.
The defendants were Miss
Sykes, 1o; Fred Rushing, 1e, and
William Maree, 16. These three
were arrested on the technical
charge of stealing roasting.ears.
The real charges against them,
it is said, were of vagrancy and
being a nuisence.
Fred Rushing is the son of
Charley Rushing, who, some
years ago killed his wife near
Mt. Croghan and was electrocut-
ed. The young woman has been
before the authorities on another
occasion and released on her
promise of good behavior. Will
Maree, 16, is obviously only be-
ginning his downward career.
All three pleaded guilty, the
boys being sent to the chaingang
and the girl to the county jail.
An act was passed by the leg
lslature two years ago making
the probate judge the probation.
ary officer of the county, hence
the judge in all cases of Youth
full delinquency.
When the sentence of the
magistrates court vas being put
into effect Mr.. &. L. Hunley VOL
unteered to represent them and
drew up papers asking for a new
trial in order that they may be
brought before the probationary
officer, who has the power to
send them to reformatory insti-
tutions or to bind them out, the
latter archaic method being
largely superseded nowadays by
the former.
The contention of the attorn-
ey for the defendants is that to
place this young woman in Jail
cannot benefit ..er or the COM
munity. He Will endeavor to
have her sent to the Door of
Hope for Girls in Colum bla.
He contends further that to
send these boys. one only 13
years old, to the chaingaDg will
only serve to drive them further
on the way they are going.
1t is possible to send them to
the State Industrial School for
Boys, where a trade il taught
and good citizenship inculcated.
The Rev. MIR. Tyler has also
interested himself in behalf of
these untortunates. These gen.
tlemen deserve the appreciation
OF all right-minded citizens IN
their efforts to gain for these
neglected children a chance to
get out of their environments and
develop into good citizens.
The Chesterfield advertiser. [volume] (Chesterfield C.H., S.C.) 1884-1978, 1915-09-02

Prices paid for cotton, cotton seed.
corn. wheat, oats. peas. etc, on the
different markets in South Carolina
during the past week:
Clinton-Corn, s1.1O bu: wheat. s125
bu; oats, csc bu; rye, 40 bu; peas, So
25c To-
Edgefield-Cotton. Sc; corn, sl1O bu;
bu: fryers. l2c lb; butter, 25c lb: eggs. 2Oc
Abbeville-cotton. Shc: fryers. 12c lb:
butter. 25c lb; eggs, sc doz.
Allendale-Cotton. Sc: corn. 81 bu.
oats. 65c bu; rye. 81 bu;; fryers. l5c ID;
butter. oc ID; eggs. zoe doz.
BstSncSttoP Sn oats axe; corn: 81 bn wheat
peas. SIPS bu; fryers, 15c bu; butter, 25c
lb.; eggs. 15c doz.
Charleasatop,.cotton. SIC; fryers, 12c lb;
Cheraw-Corn,, $l.1o bu; ats, 65c bu;
fryers. 12c bu; butter, 25c Id; eggs. zoe
esterfeld-Cotton, SIC: corn. 81 bu:
oats, Csc bu; fryers, 15c lb: butter, 25c
lb eggs, l5c doz.
Chester-Cotton. scHe; fryers. 15c lb;
Dilion~Fryers, zoe ib, 5utter, Csc lb:
eggs, 0c doz.
faurens~Fryers. I2c lb; butter zoe lb;
eggs zoe doz
Ridgeland-Cotton. &c; corn. SI.l0 bu;
wheat, S1.20 bui peas, 1.s0 bu; flyers,
:, st; deorge-Fryers, i5c Id; butter. 55c
waiterboro-cotton,. Sc; fryers. l2c;
spartanburg-Cottop( coEpn $1.05
sSgsb s'sb SShSsiri; SaSi peas. ssl9 81 rye
Florence--Corn. 81, 10
bu; oats. 75c btu;
Lancaster-C Coth, R5
1n6unHz--( Corn,
The Chesterfield advertiser. [volume] (Chesterfield C.H., S.C.) 1884-1978, 1915-09-02
NOTICE

Notice is hereby given to all
concerned that Ernest M. Melton
is not connected with The Ches-
terfield County Fair in any
capacity whatsoever.
The contract for the publica-
tion of the Premium List for the
County Fair for 1915 has been
awarded to the Chesterfield
Advertiser.
O. l.. Hunley, Secretary.
Chesterfield County Fair Assn
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WISHES
j. S.
IS ATTACKED WITH
MING WILL MAKE
PARATloN.
FOR THE FUTURE
Give Assurance That Such
viii Not Be Repeated.
Lusitanla Case.

Bton.-Germany's intention
dll satisfaction to the United
br the sinking of the liner
With loss OF two American
|as communicated formally to
tie department by Count Won
brff, German ambassador here,
tructions from the Belin foreign
ambassador read to Secretary
ing memorandum outlining the
lon OF his government. It is
Used that If it was found that
Arabic was attacked without
hing, the Imperial government
only would promptly disavow the
but would give the United St'tes
IL satisfaction" This. it Is well
bw4'would have to include repara-
for the Americans lost and as
Ices that such tragedies would
pc repeated.
further Developments in the sit
ION are expected now until the
marine commander who sank the
bic has reported to Berlin Mean
he. President Wilson and Secretary
nsing, though yjsibly encouraged
5vIeiievsd by Count Won Bern
Prf's assurances and reports from
eibassador Gerard on his conferences
|th the Foreign Minister Won Jagow
Fe In waiting attitude. Before the
merican government can speak
lere must be forthcoming the Ger
an disavowel and explanation Of
hat all evidence received has seem
to prove was an "unfriendly act"
IT also became known that the
ate department has been informed
lat Germany is ready to renew dis
ission OF the Lusitania incident and
offer reparation for the American
yes lost when that vessel was sent
the bottom without warming by a
erman submarine. There has been
response to the last American
ote on this subject and it is known
lat the -T''jted States would not list
to reparation proposals with the
tuation created by the sinking OF
le Arabic still pending.
The Chesterfield advertiser. [volume] (Chesterfield C.H., S.C.) 1884-1978, 1915-09-02
FOR SALE.

/ have for sale a drag saw out
fit and saw mill ontfit, a boiler,
engine and star grist mill; a
pair Of large mules and q wagon.
For further information write
to JOHN ID. BURR,
Chesterfield, s.. c., Route
No. 4uRax 67, IL.
The Chesterfield advertiser. [volume] (Chesterfield C.H., S.C.) 1884-1978, 1915-09-02
How The Doctor Saved Him

A story is told of an English
man who had occasion for doc
tor while staying in Pekin.
Sing Loo gleatest DOCTOR"
advised his native servant. HE
savee my life once"
Really" quired the English
man.
Yes, me tellible awful :" was
the reply.
Me callee in another doctor.
lie givee me medicine. Me velly,
velly bad. Me caliee in another
doctor. He come and give me
more medicine. Make me velly,
velly badder. Me callee in Sing
Loo. He no come. He sayee my
life"
The Chesterfield advertiser. [volume] (Chesterfield C.H., S.C.) 1884-1978, 1915-09-02

bes your watch or clock need
r? If it does carry it to
sli-he'll repair it at .
costs and guarantee the
fcr twelve months and pnt
factory I materisl into
The Chesterfield advertiser. [volume] (Chesterfield C.H., S.C.) 1884-1978, 1915-09-02
South Carolina
Happenings

More than 1000 Georgians spent
sunday at the Isle of Palms.
Lexington county's cotton crop has
suffered severely on account of I'm.
favorable weather.
business men OF Alcolu will soon
erect cotton warehouse with a ca
pacity of 1000 bales.
Citizens Of Varnville held a good
roads rally few days ago. Good re.
suits are expected soon.
j. b. Berry of Latta has been ap.
pointed by Gov. Manning as a game
warden for Dillon county.
Inc new home, with it's entire furn.
1shings, OF Grady Younce of Johnston
was destroyed by fire a few days ago.
Gov. Manning has issued reouisition
papers on the governor Of Tennessee
Tor the return of Reuben Reese, who
is wanted in Greenville on the charge
~ idi Ceuy Oh i've STOCK.
Representative r. S. Whaley Of the
First South Carolina district, who has
been in Washington for some time on
departmental business has returned
to his home at Chareston.
y. Madison Odom of Govan, died
from the effect of wound inflicted by
the KICK of horse. He was chast;s
ing the animal with a whip when It
Kicked him in the region of the
stomach.
The scholarship committee OF the
board OF visitors of tire Citadel met in
the Office of the state superintendent
OF education to select the winners o.
the appointments in the various coun
ties.
Stakes have been driven prepare.
tory to beginning actual construction
work on Spartanburg's 100000 re-
modelled passenger station. Willard
Boggs Construction company of Spar
tanburg have been awarded the con.
tract.
That the Mutual Compress and
Warehouse company has been organ
lied to rectify the tardy delivery OF
cotton to Charleston by railroads. is
the statement authorized by c. f. Mid
dleton, who heads the newly commits
stoned 100000 project.
For the purpose Of giving added i'm
petus to the live stock industry in
Laurens, the bankers of Laurens held
meeting and unanimously agreed to
give such support, financially and
otherwise. as is consistent with good
business ability to aid
Col. d. II. Wise and Mai. e. M.
Gilmore delegated by the comptroller
general to check up statements of the
auditor and treasurer for Jasper coun-
ty for the past fiscal year, have in
spected the balance sheet and report
same to be correct and satisfactory.
Miss Hattie Emma Sammonds was
instantly killed when the automobile
in which she and two Of her brothers
were riding turned over in a ditch
on the Sandy Flat road some six or
seven miles from Greenvlle The
young people had started to Mountain
Greek church
Many applications for appointment
as state whiskey gauger to take the
place Of the late l.. NJ. Fouche, who
died several days ago, have been re-
ceived at the governors offcie. The
appointment will be made by the gov
ernor upon his return to Columbia
about September l.
Miss Sara NJ. F. Babb, a registered
nurse of the American Red Cross
town and county nursing service, will
speak before the joint meeting of the
South Carolina Conference for the
Common Good and the South Carolina
Conference on Charities and Gorrec
tions in Columbia on the night of Sep.
tember 8 on Public Service Actiyi.
ties in Greenville."
The Chesterfield advertiser. [volume] (Chesterfield C.H., S.C.) 1884-1978, 1915-09-02
Poal Cotton Market

Twelve bales were sold here
ferday. Highest price paid
per pound,
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Shoes! Shoes!

pair ~ ~o 'no
LADIES Vlcl and g. M. Button and Lace Shoes at 25
$3.50 and $50 ' ~ ~~
Misses Low Heel, G. NJ. Button and Lace Shoes at
SlO0 81 80 and $500 ' "
Infants Shoes at 25 cts 5cts and IS cts. the pair
men Fatent Button Shoes at So so the pair
Mems Tan Button and 6. NJ Button at So 90 the nair
haston Shoes in all feathers 81 90 and s 50 the pair
Mems IT, NJ. Lace Shoes at 50 90 the pair.
Mems Work Shoes at 81. 80 the pair
The Chesterfield advertiser. [volume] (Chesterfield C.H., S.C.) 1884-1978, 1915-09-02

Remind your friends of the
prize that is going to be--giyen
away et tAef ~
The Chesterfield advertiser. [volume] (Chesterfield C.H., S.C.) 1884-1978, 1915-09-02

Gov. Manning has issued requisition
papers on the governor of Tennessee
Tor the return of Reuben Reese, who
is wanted in Greenville on the charge
or larceny of live stock.
The Chesterfield advertiser. [volume] (Chesterfield C.H., S.C.) 1884-1978, 1915-09-02

representative r. S. Whaley Of the
First South Carolina district, who has
been in Washington for some time on
departmental business has returned
to his home at Chareston.
The Chesterfield advertiser. [volume] (Chesterfield C.H., S.C.) 1884-1978, 1915-09-02

The new home, with its entire furn.
lshlngs, OF Grady Younce of Johnston
was destroyed by fire a few days ago.
The Chesterfield advertiser. [volume] (Chesterfield C.H., S.C.) 1884-1978, 1915-09-02

The scholarship committee OF the
board Of visitors of tfre Citadel met in
the Office Of the state superintendent
OF education to select the winners O..
the appointments in the various coun.
ties.
The Chesterfield advertiser. [volume] (Chesterfield C.H., S.C.) 1884-1978, 1915-09-02

Miss Sara NJ. F. Babb, registered
nurse of the American Red Cross
town and county nursing service, will
speak before the joint meeting of the
South Carolina Conference for the
Common Good and the South Carolina
Conference on Charities and Gorrec
tions in Columbia on the night of Sep.
tember 8 on Public Service Activi.
ties in Greenville."
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MARKET REPORT.

Prices paid for cotton, cotton seed.
corn. wheat, oats. peas. etc, on the
different markets in South Carolina
during the mast wacL.