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The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1915-05-20
THE CAUSE.

'There is lot of gossip in board
ing houses, isn't there?"
'What else can you expect when a
boarding houses business is to have
q lot Of roomers?"
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NATURALLY.

Don't you think these mountain
climbing stories are mostly fakes?"
"Well, how could mountain
climbing story be on the level?"
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IMPOSSIBLE PRAISE.

Nel-My Jack is the salt of the
earth.
Belle-Indeed, then, he isn't. He's
too fresh.
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Final Discharge.

Notice is hereby given that on the
18th day of May, 1915, at IL o'clock noon,
/ will apply to P Nj Brockinton, Judge
of Probate of Williamsburg County, for
Letters Dismissory as &c. eral Guardian
of the person and estate of Mary Jane
Roper.
S MCB GRAHAM.
4-l5-5tp Guardian.
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HOW THE TROUBLE STARTED.

"Whet started the row~
"A fake dentist sold set of cellu-
1oid teeth to the man who eats fire
In the vaudeville show"
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Notice of Final Dis
charge.

Notice is hereby given that or the
9Th day of June, A b 1915, will apply
to P M Brockington, Judge Of Probate
of Williamsburg county, for Letters
Dismissory as General Guardian of the
persons and estates of Willie Colbert,
Melissa Colbert and Reuben Colbert.
CHARLEY PATRICK,
5-6-5t Guardian.
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ITS SUPPORT.

@That story hasn't a leg to stand
on"
"Oh, yes, it has, If you look at its
6ootuotes."
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WINTHROP COLLEGE.
Scholarship and Entrance En-
ami nAtions.

800 -
minAtions.
The examination for the award of va
cant scholarships in Winthrop College
and for the admission of new students
will be held at the County Court House
on Friday, July 2, at 9a. m. Applicants
must not be less than sixteen years of
age. When Scholarships are vacant
after July 2 they will be awarded to
those making the highest average at
this examination, provided they meet
the conditions governing the award.
Applicants for scholarships should write
to President Johnson before the exami-
nation for Scholarship examination
blanks.
Scholarships are worth 500 and free
tuition. The next session will begin
September Is, 1915. For further inform
alton and catalogue address,
President ID. b. Johnson.
t7-1-pd Rock Hill, S. c.
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School Teachers!

You are advised to enroll at once.
Remember the best schools have
the first elections. The early bird
catches the worm" Write for full
information today.
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School Trustees.

We have enlisted with us at this
season, for both summer and fall
terms, the very best teachers avail
able, and shall be glad to supply
you at any season of the year. Write
or wire today. Office in Nexsen
3-story building always open.
Carolina Teachers Agency.
F K Graham, Mgr.
J Mccullough. Asst Mgr.
Kingstree, S C.. 5-6-tf
Imperial Valley press., 1915-01-15
BURGLARS LOOT
WALKER HOME

Forcing an entrance by slashing out
the screen of the back door, burglars
last night, between the hours of Z
and 9, visited the home of B. G.
Walker, 7s1 Broadway, departing with
less than a dollar in small change
before the family returned
At an early hour in the evening
Mr.. and Mrs. Walker left for Calex-
leo, returning shortly after 9. On en-
tering they discovered the torn screen
door and made hasty search of the
house, but it is believed the burglars
departed some time before their ar
rival. Scattered about the floor in
many of the rooms of the house were
found the stubs of number of par
TALLY consumed matches.
That the burglars were looting the
house for money is the belief of Mrs.
Walker, who stated this morning that
a quantity of jewelry had been ig-
nored by the housebreakers and that
her silverware had not been touched
The thieves left no clews.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-01-15
(By BriXton D'Allaire)

Rome, Jan. 15-With official re
ports at hand from sixteen towns in
central Italy, showing 11,139 dead
Premier Salandra today ordered every
effort to get into communication with
forty-four other towns and hamlets
from which no word has been re-
ceived since Wednesdays quake.
1t is announced that the latest of
ficial estimates ranged from $4,000
to 10000 dead. 1t is said the reports
gave no account of those estimated tC
be injured, but it is believed these
will run to 10000 or $4,000. Unof
ficial estimates of property damage
run as high as $100,000,000.
In some places, particularly in
Rome, where serious loss has been
caused to famous buildings, the dam
age is being further increased by tre-
mors, more or less severe, which have
been felt ever since the main shock
Nearly 200 such tremors have been
recorded in the last AZ hours.
All hospitals in Rome are filled
with injured men, women and chill
dren.
Already 5000 sufferers are housed
in private homes and public buildings
thrown open for their care.
Thirty thousand Italian soldiers are
conducting rescue work in the strick-
en- district. The king went to Sora
from Avezzano today and took charge
of work in the ruins of the former
beautiful city of 10000. He wept
when he saw the desolation.
Heavy snow in Italy last night in
creased the suffering and hundreds
have been stricken with pneumonia.
Refugees from the district of Avez
zano say not more than 10 per cent
of the population escaped. They are
unanimous in declaring the disaster
greater than that at Messina.
The destruction of Avezzano was
hut the matter of second. In less
than minute it was changed from
a beautiful, peaceful, prosperous city
into a vast cemetery, where piles of
wrecked houses and torn up earth
Imperial Valley press., 1915-01-15
CITY HAS S22,O57.51
NOW IN TREASURY

Finances may be somewhat pinched
at present, but it hasn't affected the
financial status of Ell Centre, accord
ing to w. B. Sheldon, who recently
has filed his report of the city books.
Up to January l the city of Ell Centre
had $22,057.5l on deposit in the First
National Bank.
Following is the distribution in va
rious funds:
General salnd s9O3.79.
/ Fire fund, S1,70752.
Library fund, S2,1S4.9O.
Municipal and Improvement fund
(191O, $6,240.64.
Street fund, $2,026.15.
Water fund, S105.22.
Sewer fund, $2,64405.
Artesian Well fund, $730.66.
Park fund, $76O99
Sewer Bond fund (19OS), $2,S43.99.
Municipal and Improvement fund,
S1,910.20
Imperial Valley press., 1915-01-15
PRODUCE MEN WILL
MEET HERE SATURDAY

The Poultry and Produce Associa-
ton promises to be success. The
interest shown by the farmers and
poultry raisers along with the butter
men will no doubt make up a large
membership.
Some few have expressed themselves
as being so busy that they could only
try to be at the meeting next Sat
urday, but if it takes a year to raise
the product, why not take half day
to prepare a market that will be
permanent to them all?
This year the association is grow
ing rapidly and in a very short time
it will be prepared to show results.
All who have or expect to have prod
uce of any description raised on a
farm should join the association.
Next meeting at FL Centro Satur-
day at 2:30 p. m. at Fifth and Broad
way.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-01-15
BRAWLEY, NINE:
CALEXICO, SIX

Calexico, Jan. 15.-In seesaw game
which was visited by a windstorm
throughout the game, Brawley man
aged to win from Calexico yesterday
by hitting at opportune times. Wal
ter Schmidt and Bert Daniels featured
with the stick, both making home runs.
Daniels also added a three-bagger and
a single, and Schmidt three singles
besides his home run. Out of four
times at bat, Bayless and Wilhoit also
batted 1000 per cent. Baeder stopped
one of Williams in shoots in the
eighth inning with his head, but was
not seriously injured. "King' Cole
replaced Baeder in the same inning
and after being hit for a single by
Bayless he walked Williams, hit
Downey and walked Hosp, forcing in a
run. Litschi then hit into a double
play. Schmidt singled, scoring an
other run. In the ninth Cole was
again in danger and for time it
looked as if he had gone to pieces.
However, only one more run came
over the plate and the war was over.
Score: r. II. f.
Erawley ;. ... 100 oil 42O-9 II 3
Calexico =. -. .001 10 02l-6 II 4
Batteries-Cole and La Longe; Will
hams and Schmidt. Finney
and Phyle.
Frost Expected.
Los Angeles, Jan. 15.-Forecast for
Southern California; Fair and cold to-
night: fair Saturday; frost Saturday
morning.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-01-15
ALLEGED AUTO THEFT
is COMPLICATED

A ramification in the case of H
L. Davidson and II. J. Crawford
charged with grand larceny, has de
veloped, and the complainant, DR.. X
+. Williams of CaleXico, who caused
the arrest of Davidson and Crawford
is languishing in the county Jail on a
charge of perjury.
Some days ago Williams, who was
then a practicing physician at Calex-
leo, left his machine on the street for
a short time and when he returned
the car was missing. He notified Sher-
iff Meadows and the search was be-
gun at once.
In the meantime Davidson and
Crawford who are alleged to have
stolen the machine, had driven through
this city en- route to San Diego. Two
hours later Deputy Sheriff Graham
took up the chase, but was unable to
overtake the two. Armed with the
warrant, Graham searched among San
Diego garages, recovering the car and
taking Davidson and Crawford into
custody when they returned for the
auto.
Brought to this city, they were re
leased on bail and the warrant for
Williams arrest was issued later. Ac-
cording to their story to the officers,
the automobile had been sold to Will
liams on payments and following his
failure to pay the installments they
bad reclaimed their property.
Learning that Williams had left for
San Diego in the car he averred had
been stolen from him, Undersherift
H. w. Anderson left Wednesday for
the Bay City, where Williams was
arrested and brought to the county
Jail. where he is held on charge OF
perjury.
Williams stated to officers that he
had traded to Davidson and Crawford
house and lot in Los Angeles, to.
gether with note for 500, for the
auto. and said that the note had not
/ been paid.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-01-15
Terrible Tidings from Italy
Confirm the Earlier Reports

ROME, JAN. ID (NOON BULLE-
TlN)-THE LATEST OFFICIAL RE-
PORTS INCREASE THE KNOWN
DEAD FROM THE EARTHQUAKE
TO 19,439.
WITH ABOUT ONE-THIRD OF
THE TOWNS IN THE EARTH
ZONE HEARD FROM, PREMIER
SALANDRA FEARS THE DEAD
ALONE WILL BE MORE THAN
10000. THIS is THE HIGHEST
ESTIMATE MADE AT ANY TINE.
IF BORNE OUT B YSUBSEQUENT
REPORTS, THE NUMBER OF IN
JURE DMAY GO TO ABOUT 1885,
600.
THE KING ARRIVED FROM CO.
RAT THIS AFTERNOON, HE HAV-
ING GONE THERE FROM AVEZ-
ZANO. IT IS REPORTED HE Be
LIEVES THE CASUALTIES ARE
MUCH LESS THAN THE OFFICIAL
REPORTS RECEIVED BY SALAN-
ORA WOULD INDICATE.
FROM LATEST REPORTS IT IS
ESTIMATED THIS EVENING THAT
$4,000 TO 10000 WERE KILLED.
TURIN, ITALY, JAN. 15.-SE-
WERE EARTHQUAKE SHOCKS
HAS BEEN FELT FOR "a HOURS.
SEVERAL AVALANCHES HAVE
RESULTED AND THREE NOUN
TAIN VILLAGES BETWEEN VALS-
AVARANCHE AND COGNE, SOUTH
OF AOSTA, ARE REPORTED
AOSTA, ARE REPORTED SWEPT
AWAY WITH ALL THEIR INHABI
TANTS, NUMBERING MORE THAN
250. ALL VALLEYS IN NORTH
ERN ITALY ARE FILLED WITH
SNOW.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-01-15

rose in monument to the power of
Nature.
Over the wreckage wander hun
dreds of stupefied persons, searching
for dead or entombed relatives, whom
they hoped were still alive.
The king spent hours inspecting the
ruins and comforting the survivors at
Avezzano. He climbed the wreckage
to form an exact opinion of the mag
nitude of the disaster, then sent tele-
gram for more soldiers.
Hundreds were buried alive. and
the work of rescue is being pushed
in an effort to save their lives.
In some quarters of Avezzano muf
fled shouts are heard, coming from
the interior of piles of wreckage,
showing it to be the living tomb of
some man, woman or child, over
whelmed with debris.
Rome, Jan. 15.-The full truth of
the extent of the disaster wrought bv
the earthquake which rocked the en-
tire width Of Italy in a 3OO-mile belt
destroying Avezzano and more than
twenty other towns and causing loss
OF life and property in less degree in
score more of towns, tonight lies
hidden behind tangled maze of wires
and debris -clogged highways.
A member of the chamber Of depu-
ties from Lipari today telegraphed to
Premier Salandra that the disaster
would surpass in degree of violence
and percentage of dead and injured
tie Messina earthquake of 1908, in
which 10000 were killed and in
jured.
An unofficial estimate from a CON
servative source places the approx
mate losses at $4,000 killed and 20
900 injured.
Premier Salandra told his associates
at the cabinet meeting today to pro-
vide relief for the inhabitants of the
stlcken area; that he feared the loss
OF life might reach 10000 and the
number of injured 10000. He said
the disaster was second only to that
of Messina.
A brief dispatch transmitted to-
Rome after communication had been
restored between Naples and Solmona.
" miles east of Avezzano, the cen
ter of the earthquake belt. said re-
ports Of the losses had been greatly
exaggerated and that the toll of dead
would not exceed 1000.
Official circles adhere generally to
the estimate of about IS, 900 killed and
10000 injured.
Survivors are living in terror of
new earthquake shocks following the
visitation of several slight tremors
early today which completed the de-
struction of many buildings which had
been severely damaged Many per-
sons were injured by the recurring
shocks, among them being a number
of the rescuers.
All reports agree that yesterdays
disturbance, in which forty seconds
turned flourishing and populous
stretch of country into an immense
cemetery, was the worst, in point of
area affected, of any visited upon Eu
rope.
Avezzano, city of 10000 in the
province of Aquila, was completely de-
stroyed. Nine-tenths of the popula-
tion of the city were killed. Prac-
tically every person who was not in
the streets at the time of the quake
lost his life. The personnel of its en-
tire civil and military administration,
with but few exceptions, was wiped
out.
Including the country roundabout,
Imperial Valley press., 1915-01-15
San Diego and Arizona
Files Trust Deed Here

County Recorder Frank Erzinger
has received the trust deed OF the San
Diego & Arizona Railroad Company
to the Union Trust Company of San
Francisco to cover its bond issue Of
S25,000,000. The document contains
3l5 folios and the clerical charges for
recording probably will be more than
$50.
The railroads mortgaged property
is in Imperial county, says the docu-
ment, and is a standard gauge track
from the west boundary to a point
fifteen miles west of Seeley and the
right of way from that point to the
Imperial Valley press., 1915-01-15
CLUB LADIES TO HOLD
CARD PARTY SATURDAY

Ten of tie ladies of the Women's
Ten Thousand Club, with Mrs. James
X. Hermon as chairman, will enter
tain at cards tomorrow at Davis hall
at 2:30 p. IN. All members of the
club and their friends are invited to
attend. There will be cozy corner
for the ladies who do not play cards.
Following are hostesses: Mrs. James
K. Hermon, chairman; Mrs. Herbert
L. Iasigi, Mrs. Ira l.. Hobby, Mrs.
Blaine r. Brundage, Mrs. Harry l..
Persons, Mrs. Benjamin V. Erwin, Mrs.
Lyle W. Scholes, Mrs. Robert B.
Whitelaw, Mrs. Othniel G. Horne and
Mrs. Virgil McCombS.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-01-15
Miss Bly, Relates Troubles
When Imprisoned AS Spy

to endure. | tried to make him un-
cerstand where my papers were. He
looked suspicious.
Another joined him. They discussed
my case. | did not know whether to
stand still or walk on. Crowds be-
gan to gather. Two gendarmes, with
naked sabres and Spanish feathers in
their caps, pushed through to hold
lack the increasing mob.
Everybody was excited except my
ICONTINUED ON PAGE THREEl
Imperial Valley press., 1915-01-15

have been arrested as a British
spy.
| had not gone ten yards into a
ohurchyard until an officer stopped
and spoke to me. | could not under
stand his words, but | inferred from
his motions that he wanted to see my
papers.
had none. They were all in my
lag at the station. Being pocketless
is the greatest hardship a woman has
Imperial Valley press., 1915-01-15

international boundary line at Campo
Creek, a legal description of which is
given. Thrty-seven and two-tenths
miles has been completed on the Mex
ican side from Tia Juana by the COM
pany.
The bonds will be known as general
first lien per cent sinking fund 40
year gold bonds. OF $25,O00,OOO, $1O,-
100000 already has been authorized
by the state railroad commission. The
instrument is signed by John ID.
Spreckles, president; |. w. Hellman,
vice president; II. Van Luven, sec
retary, and Harry L. Titus, chief coun-
sellor.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-01-15
(By Nellie Bly,

Miss Nellie BLY,, special correspon-
dent for the Evening Journal, now
with the Austrian army, was arrested
as a British spy when she happened
to wander away from the hospita
train that was carrying her to Bu
dapest. The following is her expert
ence:
Satoraljewjhely, Hungary, Nov. c.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-01-15
British Protest Against
CarranZa's New Attitude

trict. 1t was made clear the Brit
ish government would not countenance
the destruction of the oil interests
owned by British subjects at Tampico,
and the United States was urged to
take drastic action toward inducing
Carranza to revoke the decree.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-01-15
From France.

Paris, Jan. 15.-The Germans are
maintaining terrific attack on the
French northeast of Soissons and sue
ceeded in capturing st. Paul, a mile
northeast of Scissors, but the French
have succeeded in retaking the place
The statement further claims sue
cesses for the French near Lombart,
zyde and Becelacre, in Flanders, and
the capture of German posts on the
ArrasLille highway.
On the Meuse the French have de-
stroyed pontoon bridges established
by the Germans at st. Mihiel. This
was a most important success for the
French, as the Germans held then
positions there many weeks, threat
ening to drive a wedge into the French
army by crossing the Meuse.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-01-15
Vessel in Trouble.

Washington Jan. 15.-The revenue
cutter Seminole today is steaming full
speed to rescue large steamship from
the rocks of Lookout Shoals, n. C..
The identity of the vessel is not
learned
Imperial Valley press., 1915-01-15

Washington, Jan. 15.-Sir Cecil
Spring Rice, British ambassador, to-
day called at the state department
to protest in most emphatic terms
against Carranza's decree confiscating
the oil properties in the Tampico dis
Imperial Valley press., 1915-01-15
Train i'm Ditch.

Des Moines, Jan. 15.-One man was
killed and thirteen injured when the
Wabash flyer from st. Louis went in
to a ditch at Runnells, sixteen miles
south of here.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-01-15
marching toward the Suez canal and
are making rapid progress.
Bulgarian Army.

Athens, Jan. 15.-Bulgaria has mo-
bilized her army of 10000 fully
equipped troops upon the Servian
frontier, it is reported from Salon
ika. Most of these are stationed
along the main line or the interior.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-01-15
Both Sides Gain Ground in
Great European Struggle
From Germany.

Berlin, Ian. 15.-All French troops
on the northern bank of the Aisne
northeast of Soissons have been drlv-
en- from their posts and forced to re
treat to the south bank, says the of
flcial statement in the general re-
ports today. 1t added that six towns
along the Aisne have been captured
by the Germans.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-01-15
Waller COllins Hurt-HaVinp hu

Walter Collins Hurt-Having but
lust recovered from broken arm
Walter Collins, son Of the postmaster
yesterday sustained an even more Sc
rious injury. He was catching ball
behind the batter and, getting too
close, was struck a terrible blow across
the face with the bat His nose was
broken and his face badly bruised.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-01-15
From Austria.

Vienna, Jan. ia great battle is
in progress in southern Bukowina, east
of Borgo pass. After withdrawing
before superior numbers of the enc
my, the Austrians were reinforced and
resumed the offensive.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-01-15
Queen Is Sick.

Madrid. Jan. 15.-Queen Victoria
has contracted scarlet fever and is
under the care of the court physician.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-01-15
From Turkey.

Constantinople, Jan. 15.-The Turk
ish troops have occupied Tabriz and
Selmas, the Russians having aban-
doned both places. Our forces are
Imperial Valley press., 1915-01-15
Earris and Raber Hanged.

San Quentin Prison, Jan. 15.-With
his face upturned and his teeth barred,
as though to steel himself against the
last moment. Ralph Farris, under the
name of John Bostick, was hanged
here at 1912 today for the murder of
Horace Montague, on a Southern Pa
cific train year ago.
At 10:27h Farris was pronounced
dead and the guards cut the rope
which had exacted the penalty of the
law from the young man.
Farris mounted the scaffold with
a firm step and carried himself as
though resigned to his fate. He made
no statement and uttered no word
On request of his father, the body
will be sent to the parents at Bakers
field for burial.
Folsom Prison, Jan. 15.-Sam Ra-
ber, formerly of Joliet, ILL.,, convicted
of the murder of Madame Cherry De
st. Maurice at Sacramento nearly two
years ago, wa hanged here at one
half minute past 10 today. Raber died
game, with not a sign of single
tremor. He said he was reconcied
to his fate. He said it was not brav-
cry on his part, but faith, and thanked
Governor Johnson and Warden Smith
for good treatment. He said he knew
the governor could do nothing for
him.
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-01-12

over 5000O pounds; there is also a graduated tax on tobacco, cigars and cigarette factories, bankers pay $1 on each $1 1000 of capital, surplus and un- divided profits. security brokers pay $50; pawnbrokers $50; commercial brokers $20; custom house brokers s10i commission merchants s2O proprietors of theatres museums pay tax varying with the seating capacity; circus pro prletors $lOO; other public exhibitions or shows for profit $l0
 The list of articles which must be stamped is very long. All bonds. agreements of sale. promisory notes real estate deeds. entries of goods at custom houses. insurance policies, vot= ing powers or proxies and various cer- tiflcates required by law are taxed
 Every telegraph or telephone mes sage costing over 15c costs the 1c; freight and express packages must CbIIN d IL SlbiIlp' 5lttpliiE 'fi9 iiib parlor cars are taxed 1c: passenger tickets by sea to a foreign port are taxed
 Perfumery, cosmetics and similar articles, among which the new law mentions "any essence. extract. toilet water cosmetic vaseline. petrolatum. hair oil, pomade. hair dressing. haif restorative, hair dye tooth wash. den- tifrice, tooth paste, aromatic cachous are all taxed at the rate varying with the value of the package
 Chewing gum and all substitutes for chewing gum. and certain wines not taxed hy this law. must pay a stamp tax.