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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1915-03-03
FAIRFIELD

The month of March has marched tt
uc as this is the first day of March and
feels the spring is almost here.
Mr.. David Young called in Pucket1
Town Sabbath afternoon.
Mr.. J. A.. Young went to Cedar
Spring one day last week on business
Mr.. W. P. Long called to see Mr.. Y
P. Reagon Saturday. 49,. p,
Mr.. and Mrs. o. D.. Campbell and
children went to Wilmington one day
last week. .si
Mr.. J.. A. Young went to Abbeville
Monday on business.
Little Rodney Russell is right sick
at this writing.
Mr.. Mat Redding, of Pucketts, wor.
shipped at Long Cane Sabbteh.
Mrs. Mary F. Creswell spent Sab
bath with her daughter, Mrs. John
McCaslan. .a.
Miss Willie Young called to see us
Saturday afternoon. .
Little A. q. and Lena Spence spent
Saturday night and Sabbath with
Grandpa Langley.
Mr.. Robert Langley and sister, Miss
Pearl, from Bethia, worshipped at
Long Cane Sabbath. ...
Mr.. w. P. Long and Charlie Brown
spent Sunday with Mr.. A. M. Young
and family, near Pucketts. .
Miss Eva Young and little May Belle
and James spent Saturday with their
uncle Mr.. J. D. CresWell.
Mrs. M. E. Quattlebaum spent part
of last week with her brother, Mr.. Y
P. Reagan who has been sick.
Misses Maggie Young and Lola
Brown spent one night last week with
Mr.. and Mrs. F. T. Young.
Messrs Tommie and Cowan Young
called to see US one night last week.
Little Ansel and Lucian Talbert
were our pleasant little visitors yes.
,'day afternoon.
Miss Alma Young and little brother
Floyd, called Saturday to see their un.
Gle, Mr.. David Creswell.
Mr.. J. A. Young spent one day last
week with Mr.. w. H. Kennedy, doing
some work for Mr.. Kennedy. g. III.
Mr.. David Kennedy and Mr.. Britt
made business trip through here, one
day last week.
Fairfield school is preparing for an
entertainment at the close Of theii
school. They sure have some fine dia.
|logues, will tell more aboutii in the
future.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. D. Wiley and little
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A ROOK PARTY.

Miss Mary Klugh entertained the
Young ladies' club at her home most
pleasantly last Thursday afternoon.
This meeting was out of the ordinary
inasmuch as the game. rook was play
ed and Miss Rosa Bradley, OF Troy,
Miss Winnie Stone, of Wytheville, Va,
Mrs. H. E. Pressly, of Clinton, Miss
Esther Graydon and Miss Mary Fran
ces Pool were the charming visitors.
A delightful salad course was serV-
81 and the afternoon was most de-
lightful.
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THl'I|H0||R|!I||l| | ! |
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The Supreme q ourt 81 A }the 1nife g
handed down an pinion yestesfdaE y siif 4
ease OF tie seab a1 All, lIl1e az Raj 81 $
Mrs. Ella N. Thofnt 10, b aldif1iriE so & & h
the estate of Joseph sTfliors1iSloS q
Ia whieh the jndg gthents sof the 55iSl 4 ST.
Court Of sonth nalolin EsavteTs
case Is remand Sd fof6 neHs III
Mrs. Thornton comm II tihcsd teihcsd. hef "a
Ethe Court OF Common FIllsas mior m
county January asiS. Yhe A AacI + ga gas 4
tried at the April s1s, term 81 ls Q6Il2
Of Common Pieas and resulted iifsa iiifls mn
In her favor Tor 81 60o. 8. The # q
Line Railway appsalsd from tiii i 81 mi % M 8
OF the Circuit Court to tie 5slffa e 5
|of the State and the CASE 81 81 &;
the Noyember 1g1s 81 sfH fH
The Supreme CotHt ofl e @ 4
opinion handed ia ~ la
months of 1914 sust ths h 6W64 5 AN
and affirmed the jndg gment
The Seaboard Air Eihe attll#litg5 II fbS1 d 81
cured d writ OF errpt ii 5thA Eui(Rea}
Of the United States ss.ilss III y. 4 q;
gued on Wednesday Febt1ax y IS
the opinionswas hand led doala a6
mediataly. s vs.
Mis-. Thornton Was rrelp5S rl5 4 d 81 81
the litigation by MI IN
|of Abbeyille, Hon q u I 5in @ e
and Mr. Billiam n sans 3 &
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GIRLS TOMATO CLUB

At the recent meeting Of the Legisla-
ture, the necessary appropriation for the
Girls Tomato Club was secured for Abbe-
vile County, and Miss Martha Platt,. OF
WedgefeId, has Received the appointment
as Organizer from the authorities at Win
throp College. sE.. 8" 3
Miss Platt arrived In Abbeville this
week and has begun her worA She takes
hold with energy and sound common
sense, and is sure to succeed. An Office has
been secured in the Court House and
Miss Platt will keep regular Office hours on
Saturdays for the convenience Of those
who wish information about the clubs,
Abbeville should have the banner tomato
club Of the State, as the idea for this en-
terprfse originated. with an Abbeville. girl,
Miss Marie Cromer, who for several years
was State Organizer, md 1t was her moth
er, Mrs. w. o. Cromer, who was 80 success
full with the clubs In this county last year.
Miss Platt has written letter to the
school teachers In the county asking their
cooperation. The letter follows: 5.s 4
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Abbeville, y. c., Mari, 1915.
My dear Miss ----.-- -----: ------: ( ~ "
t suppose you know that Tomato Club
work Is to be begun In the county. As Or
ganfzer, / am anxious to find out the num-
ber of girls In your school who would like
to Join a Tomato Club. am goingto
form only ten clubs In the county and shall
place them in the schools where Imeet the
most enthusiasm: ..Gsl ~
Since the work here is beginning one
month late, am asking the teachers OF
the county Ito cooperate with me In try
ing to make up some Of this lost time. In
order to do this shall be glad to have
you present the matter to your pupils and
find out the number who, after consulting
their parents, find that they can join.
The requirements for Club membership
are as follows: f.4 ).
/: Girls must be between the ages of 10
and 10.
an acre to plant In tomatoes.
s.. Each Club must have at least six
members.
You may say to the girls that the work
will be both pleasant and profitable, as the
standard of the Girls Club tomatoes Is
kept very high, and markets are easy to
find. IL. y..,t; u,
shall appreciate an early, reply from
you, as wish to visit the schools and or
ganize my clubs as Soon as possible.
II you are In town any time this week,
shall be glad to have you.can on me and
discuss the matter further. 81
Very truly yours,
Martha Platt..
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DEATH MISS NANCY McILWAINE.

Miss Nancy McIlwaine died Thurs
day afternoon, Feb. the 25th, at four
o'clock, at the home of her sister-in-
law, Mrs. Margaret Syfan. She was in
her 18th year and was known and, be-
loved by a large circle of relatives
and friends throughout the county.
Funeral services were held at the
home of Mrs. SSfan, Friday afternoon,
conducted by Rev. H. W. Pratt, assist
ed by Rev. S. o. Cantey and the inter
ment was at Long Cane cemetery.
Miss McIlwain was a devout mem
Der of the Presbyterian church and her
life was spent in the service of her
Maker and her influence was for
GOOD.
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McQuer;ns Ashley.

( Miss Fannie Mae MeQuerns and
Joseph Ashley were married 81 home
of the bride on February 21st, By Rev. NJ
Blackman. of Honea Path, the pastor Of
thelbride. Only the relatives and afew'
intimate friends we're present:
The bri lis a dangh OF Mr.. and Mrs.
WIS. McQuerns, OF Hodges and Is q gem;
eral fayorite among her many friends.
Mr.. Ashley Is aprospe perousy young farmer
OF the Gilgal sectior. he Is being congrat-
ulated by his many friends on winning tho
heart and hand Of SO fair a bride. May
life's pathway for themEbe strewn with
roses. Friend 5
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A Sick Niger.

Our neighbor w. W. Bradley has g butler
named Abram Brown. Some people who
have heard Wide talk about athe poor
man" may not believe 1t, but he has the
butler alright. Abram went to q hot sup.
per out at the Gillespie place some nights:
ago, and out there he engaged in the
usual performance. he turned up next:
morning with one tail of bis 3im-swinger
gone, with one eye closed. Implng on one;
foot and otherwise terribly mangiad,
having suffered serious and permanent
injuries" as thelawyers say when they sue
tha railroad. - ~
hr. Bradley was somewhat upset at.
Abrams condition and inquired thes
trouble, and received this explanation:
"Wel, Mr.. Wide, I went out to the sup
per last right. Mr.. Kerr give me aseegar,
an T was emokin' it, when Abe Bradley he
come along an Say to me, You have got
the wrong end Of that seegar in your
mouf..I Isays tojhim; 4 ain'ts and hesay,
You Is. !, and I hit him; he hit me back and;
6t1nto holts; flung him down, butS
Enme over an git on top and hit me-
we With asroek. then he beat me In
an butt me, an GIT up On my
an' jump r,1anp down, ap stomp,
Won Nj. s.. i never Yus as
- q W sas:.sslns SIS 49,
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Marriage Lincenses.
COLORED.

Armistaad Harris. Mccormick, to selena
Latimer, Mccormick.
Jno. Adams, Mccormick, to Corena Gi-
bert, Mccormick. ...
Jno. Perrin, Abbeville, to Lille N. Wide
man, Abbeville.
Asbury Wilson, Wilmington, to Maggie
Covington, Wilmington.
Theodore Sloan, Due West, to Lula
Brownlee, Due West.
MCGOWAN Crawford, Abbeville, to Ludie
Donaldson, Abbeville.
Calvin Latimer, Abbeville, to Carrie
Bowie, Abbeville.
Ed. Moore, Abbeville, to Julia Brown,
Abbeville.
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The, Fire.

Sunday morning, fire was discovered
on the root, Mr.. James A. Hills residence
on Greenville street. The family was still
sleeping and the alarm was given by a
passing colored man. The fire company
responded and the fire was put out after a
portion Of the roof on one side had been
torn away. -. ...,...-
Mr.. and Mrs. Hill have moved into the
house on Parker street owned by Mrs.
Gary, until repairs can be made on their
home. = .-.'. H..
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Af9TR|ENILLE j E !.

+ X *ass* ***+*#+ *a# j.
Mr.. Henry Wakefield of Iva, spent
the 22nd in Antreville hunting.
Mr.. A. M. Erwin and son, Henry,
visited Abbeville Monday.
Messrs Eugene McCarter, Fred
[Crowther, Carl Milford and Mrs. Carl
Milford left for Abbeville Monday, the
gentlemen to remain as jurymen.
Mrs. Purdy came home with Mrs.
Carl Milford Tuesday for several days
visit. <$t
Messrs Jesse Bell and Norris Wake
field were in Abbeville Monday. /,
Mr.. Watt Milford left Monday for
Calhoun Falls to visit his son, Mr..
|Furman Milford, who left this neigh
horhood. last Saturday very sick
man. We hope he will find him better.
Rev. Leon Keaton, Leon, Jr., are Wis
|iting relatives. Rev. 'Keaton visited the
Antreville school Monday and made an
address, also gave the Gyms" some
extra stunts" Az ..'t.
Within few days three new stores
will be opened up here.
MIR. and Mrs. julie Sutherland, Hoyt,
Francis and Lunelle, Mrs. Purdy, Of
Abbeville, Mrs. Carl Milford, Mrs. j.
f. Erwin, and sons, Thomas and Car
roll, Mr.. and Mrs. A. M. Erwin spent
a delightful day with Mrs. Lefty und
Miss Elmer Milford and Mr.. and Mrs.
George Calvert ...'. CO.,.
Mrs. Rosie Knox spent Thursday af-
:tcrnoon with Mrs. j.. T. Erwin.
Mr.. Ernest Cheatham, the county
demonstration, visited the Antreville
school Thursday to organize the Boys
Corn club and spent some time in the
neighborhood. ..-.
Mr.. Joe Hall. presented pecan trees
to the Antreville school. Messrs Elmer
.suber and Albert Erwin'went for the
trees Thursday afternoon. The school
boys will plant them on the grounds.
Prof. Moore, Misses Heron, Mary
Anderson, Genevieye Anderson spent
Friday evening with Mr.. and Mrs. W.
Patterson. ...
Mrs. A. M Erwin and son Henry,
left Friday to visit Mrs. Dave Shelton
Of Anderson, Mrs. W. G. Williams, of
Pendleton.
Mr.. L. E. Duncan will be in the
mercantile business In few days.
The Improvement Association of
Antreville school met Friday after
moon. -" ....5....... & <
Miss Bertha Patterson, of Erskine
college, spent the weekend at home.
The Missionary society OF Shiloh
met with Mrs. W. Patterson Saturday
afternoon. ;isas ::
Several Of our young people attend
ed'the box party given By the improve
nent association OF varennes school
1lsaturdaY evening. 81 q:
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AlsBEvILLE COUNTY,
ABBEvILLE, sc.

S1ooG 44<4<1It ~ - -
To His Honor, Ernest Moore, PIesid-
ing Judge: s,.ji2,Sy NJ
We the Grand Jury for AbbeVHls
County at this, the February term Of
court for the year 1915, beg to make
the following presentment. .,s
We have passed upon all bills hand
cd us and returned them to the court.
The books Of the Sheriff's office
show that all taxes through year. 1912
have been paid to treasurer and, re-
celpted for. The taxes for year 1913
have not all been executed but 1t Is .e1 :
pected that these will all be in byInext
term of court which will be In accord
with previous custom. 'H ~
The Supervisors report shows that
the county expenses for year 1914 did
not exceed the income and no defciE
we.s made. The past Indebtedness for
the county is being taken care Of with
special tax as provided for by law
The, books appear to be in good order
and complete. 9...; T..
Other offices will be investigated
along with records Of Treasurer's and
Supervisors al later time when the
committee has more time for. fuller
investigation. ~ 80 =.
Our committee who Investigated
conditions at the county jail report
pthat everything there appears in good
order. well kept, and sanitary. 1t is
noted in this connection that the last
presentment of the Grand Jury rec
commended that beds or cots be pur-
chased for use of prisoners. It is asked
that not less than twelve such cots be
provided as soon as practicable. j..
The committee from our body who
visited the County Farm and poor
house reports that the affairs there
are In good shape and they only wish
to commend the management there for
careful attention to every detail.
We recommend that the Supervisor
be required to obtain permission from
the Grand Jury before opening any
pew roads. It is the idea of the Grand
Jury that the roads whish we have
should be we'll kept rather than open
ing new roads. :
We also recommend that the Super
visor put up sign boards showing dis
tance and direction at only the prin-
cipal cross roads Of the county.
We wish to thank all court officials
for courtesles extended. 49,
W. D. MoRRAH, Foreman.
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lin Honor Of Judge Moore.

Judge and Mrs. Frank B. Gary enter
tanned at most charming tea party last
Thureday night complimentary to Judge
Ernest Moore and Solicitor R. A: Cooper:
Mrs. GGary's table was lovely in its ap-
pointments, Of old English blue,5 In both
mats and dishes. while the decorations
were jonauils and yfoiets. Z
Z Invited to meet Judge Moore were Dr..
and Mrs. Harrison, Dr. and Mrs. G, A.
Neuffer, Mr: and Mrs. Cheyes Haskell, and
Mr.and Mrs. w. p. Greene. 4 3 !, 81;
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Death.

Mrs. Ada Baker Gilmer died atthe home
OF her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. W. Baker,
February Is, 1916, in her 9th year.
She was consistent member OF the
Methodist Church. She leaves father,
mother, three sisters, a brother, husband
and two children to mourn her loss.
a Friend.
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at the University of Edinburgh. She is
a young woman of full attainments
and of finer character and qualities of
heart. Her patients deservedly love
her.-Ed)
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IRWIN G1LMER COMES BACK.

DR.. J. Irwin Gilmer, of Atlanta, has
accepted position with the McMurray
Drug Co., and has come to AbbeVille
to begin his work. He has married
since leaving Abbeville some years
ago and he and Mrs. Gilmer are at
tome to their friends at the home Mrs.
r. H. Cochran for the present.
DR.. Gilmer has many friends here
who are. glad to see him back again.
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Il d 4 i. IS Nj y 4, . |,I y ,,ls = 4 4
]. 5; 4 : |!ls
e q y $50 J
x q e 3 Z u sI.Ss

Miss Nina Beanfo ord p5ent 1}
the city with air, aud * az 81
s Mr. and Mrss Earl tswax AZ s s
oness Of Cold: Spring com MIN Il M &
week end With MI. and Ma 81 ri
Mr.. and Mrs. n. 81. BosiaF s1 ss1i S.
William spent slinde ayiith
W. D. Beaufo 81 q 81 Isss
sMessrs. j. !. A.s Steven anlI
yenson were business visitets
Monday. %
Mr. Julius King was Is busiI 81
to,the city ssturda 81 So 1'5 ;9
Rev b. j Teiiord as q . u gla +
community Thursday Of 1ast tl&Bey By Y
n Mr.. ii. III. MeKellat; ;of the az "a
sseMgis Msdaysof last week IN :ttI,iS cd 81
saving for Mr. .ThoMps Kim Il
t Mr.s o6arIey Wright. scs sI Hesx j ii 8
vile, spent Wednesda ght ! 81
Mrs. Landfoft q 4.
; MI. VIM Hags2S 1tignsd With lGfMs 81 s =
vs.. Dvni0t Pa = ~
Miss Cara BeauioE of tie Il 81 n
the week lend with home s3!3S q
Mr. Ralph syfap 81 spent tie T@sa NH 81 n 53
the city With home Tell 81 :
4 Mrs. J. IN. Mob Ketlar spent 81 IA ys
with her parents. AID NH ~, 4! b y
Beauford. s.
!: Miss Eta King, aftsr spsndlne sone
time with her parants IS llgl
Thompson King, returned 10 s.
vile, Ga, last week TO resume her ll
a atrimmer. 81 s.
Mr.. and Mrs. w: 8. Bosler and Itte pt5
spent Friday night with MI =.
ford. Il 81 Z;
Z Mr.. and Mrs. w 3; Beauiord and chils
dren, OF the city, spent the lwsek ksend ytth
Mr.. and Mrs. ". D. Beauford 81
Mr.. W. D. Beauford and farnils 66ye
moved to their farm and taken ehalg
it: Mr.. ,H. Q. Stevenson has gente shs
farm made vacant By them. Il ssIss 4.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1915-03-03
ROLL OF HONOR ri
FOR LETHE SCHOOL

For Month Ending February 26th.
HIGH SCHOOL DEPARTMENT.
David Wardlaw, -
Robert Klugh,
= Oscar Irwin, -.
Frank Leslie, D..
Bette Morrow, =,
George Smith,
f..@ Malvins Parker, ,...
:: E Marshall Blakely,
Cecil King.
- Guy Mcclellan, =
Willie Leslie,
William Parker.
PRIMARY DEPARTMENT.
Mallie Cade.
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Eureka Arrivals.

The following South Carolinians regis
tered at The Eureka during the past week
E. 81. Blake, Greenwood; F. b. Adams,
Seneca; J. L. B. Ross, Anderson; Thos. o.
Kirkpatrick, Lowndesville; e. NJ. Beatty,
Iva DR.. s. T. Cade, Wilmington; G. G. Nc
Intosh, Bordeaux; J. NJ. 'McCalla, Lown-
desville; Geo. H. Edward, Greenville; G.
P. Hammond, Spartanburg; NJ. l.. Stur-
key, Mccormick; w. w. Wardlaw, Troy
E. s. Martin, Donalds; J. L. Ayers, Colum-
bia; E. ". Plane, Columbia; Herbert T.
Taylor, Laurens; W. j. Orr, Rock Hin
Martha Platt, Wedgef1eld: E. W. Work
man. Kinards; j. B. Stepp, A. M. Aiken
Spartanburg; Sanders r. Guignard, Lau-
rens.
The last reel of the Million Dollar
Mystery" will be shown at the Opera
House March the 2sth. aDon't fail TO,
see It. ts.5S:s ts tsit;SsS III
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General News

The Clinchfeld coal people will buy.
a feet of vessels which will ply IN and
out OF Charleston, in connection with
the C. C..& o. railroad. 4 a
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Easter comes this year on April the

Easter comes this year on April the
Nth. - $.l.i
John L. Prince, son Of Judge Geo.
Prince, eof Anderson, has recently
been elected President Of the Banning,
Cal, Board Of Trade He is. writing to
South. Carolina for information about
the. Girls Tomato clubs and hopes to
start like enterprise In his new.
home. s;s !, !. .t., Z Il q. +
McC Cormick Is to have a new Buill'd1 Build
ing and Loan Association &
Joseph Parks, Of Fort Mill has cell
ehrated his ninety-frst birthday. He
has twelve living children, the oldest
son being sixty-Ave years old. |
Z. - { y =
Capt. Charles Petty, the veteran
editor Of the old Carolina Spartan,
died at spartanburg last week. He was
eighty years Old. He was at one time
head Of Limestone college and WAS g
member OF the historic Wallace House.
= 81 . j D -
Greenyille is to have an automobile
ambulance soon.
Among all the troubles Anderson ist
having now, not the least Is the theft
OF three overcoats from the cloak q
room Of the Baptist church Sunday
night. q 33,;3 !: !:
. The state oratorical Contest will be
held at Rock Hill on April 2sth;
A live bear and I've porcupine
were received in Anderson through
the express Office last week. 53,5
81 ", ~. ~ saf: e & ~,
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Nine. Davenport has been in Atlanta
recently giving health lectures. She
takes three cold baths and eats q raw raw
CARROT day and says she is ninety
three years young. s3t & &
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The Mansion, the offcfal heme OF
the Governor has been given a fhess s s,
ough overhauling and has been turned
over to the Governor as ready for use.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1915-03-03
REPORT. OF THE GRAND JURY
Finds Everything In Good Shape.--Ea'
penses Did Net Exceed The
Income In 1914.

The following is the report OF the
Grand Jury, W. D. Morrah, Foreman,
handed in to- Judge Moore on Wednes-
day: ~. ...~c-->. - ~ ~ 4
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B. L. Mcdowell, Of Greenwood, has
ANNOUNCED himself as a candidate for
solicitor Of the Eighth Circuit.
Robert Smalls, at one time a promi;-.
rent negro politician in this State
died at his home In Beaufort last week.
He was a member of the Constitution
Eal convention and In reconstruction,
days was a congressman. 81.
Union is organizing q chapter OF
children Of the Confederacy. IS
Germany is to put about fifty thous-
and of her war prisoners to(work on
| the reclamation Of about sixty thous-
and acres of land. They will be housed
| in barracks and will be well cared for,
The English Government has con-
tributed FIVE hundred thousand dol
flars to the Belgians. This has been
supplemented by grants Of money
from Canada, Australia and New
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A live bear and a live porcupine
were received in Anderson through
the express Office last week.
The Detroit times., 1915-11-29
AVALON IS
FIRE SWEPT
Famous Catiline Resort
Is Prey of the
Flames

AVALON. Cataline Islands. Cal.
NOV. 29 (By wireless MANY
guests had narrow escapes today in
ERE which starting in the Grand
view hotel at 4 a. M, threatened to
sweep this famous resort. Within
an hour the flames, famed by a
high south wind. had consumed the
Hotel Metropole. one of the best
known hotels in southern California.
The steamer Hermosa has re-
sponded to wireless calls for aid.
SO far as known there have been
no casualties among the guests.
Driven out in their nightclothes.
men, women and children took
refuge In buildings not reached by
the flames The property loss is
upwards OF several hundred thous-
and dollars.
The Detroit times., 1915-11-29
Preliminaries of Con-
gress Are Under
Way Today
NO SHAKE-UP
IN THE SENATE
Indications Are Old
Officers Will Be
Reelected
BY UNITED PRESS.

WASHINGTON. Nov. 29.-The
prologue of the slxty-fourth con
gress which convenes next Monday
opened today Machinery for or.
ganization was placed in motion.
The senate Democratic caucus
convened with prospects OF an al.
week session over a cloture meas
ure.
Democrats OF the house ways and
means committee met TO begin
framing up committee assignments
including reorganization of several
important committees. The special
budget committee also reconvened
in a last effort TO reach an agree
ment on budget plan.
President Wilson was planning 70
complete his opening message and
send it to the public printer before
night.
Despite previous rumors OF a
shakeup in the Jenate's organiza.
ton, indications today were that
he Democratic caucus would re.
elect old officers. including Senator
Kern, as party leade-. Senator
Clarke, OF Arkansas, chairman pre-
yempore and Senator Lewis. whip
A fight against reelection of Sena
tor Clarke has been TN, eatened be
cause OF his insure r.ion" lest ses.
sion against the administration shiI
purchase bill.