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Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1915-04-22

replies to the notes Of the girls. Some
of the letters from the soldiers are
written in Glasgow, some in Edinburg,
but most Of them are from st. An
drew's hospital, Dundee. Most Of the
knit goods containing the letters were
distributed there, hence the interest
ing notes. One Of them read:
Dear Fannie - Your note
came Just in time to make me change
my mind. When l got shot on the
Aisne I was reported dead. My old
girl, hearing Of this, up and married
a lad that was not man enough to go
to war. First wanted to eat big
enough bullet to make me croak. Then
got mad because I thought II she
didn't care for any more Of a man
than she married she must have
thought was a fine snicker, too.
So now, I want to write to you
lot. Send me your picture when you
write again. JOHN -.
Another read:
Dear Maggie -: From your
name | think you are Irish. From
your wit l know you are. From your
tone know you are nice girl. I am
Irish and / am married, but am
going to hunt up a nice Irish lad for
you and make him write. And / will
make him tell the truth, too.
PATRICK -"
Still another, brief but explicit, ran:
Dear Jennie -: I would like to
marry you, but have two Scotch las
sizes and three laddies in their kits
awaiting me home. What's more,
there's a wee wife, and then some
times / drink too much Scotch, and
nice girls like you can't beat me like
my wife can. SANDY -.
No engagement rings have been re-
ceived as yet, but then all sorts of
romances are woven around Whittier
hail. and the maids now are talking
of trips abroad to hunt up their sol
dier boys when the war is over
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1915-04-22

This tremendous shell is one OF
those fired by the giant 42-centimeter
howitzer Of the German army. It feH
in soft dirt near Verdun without lex
ploding and was dug up by the British.
Beside it, on the left, is a French 10
nm field gun shell, and on the right
a German 77-mm shell, each Of which
is about three inches in diameter. The
big shell is five feet long and wetFrs
almost a ton.
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1915-04-22
WANTS A HELMET;
GETS It FOR HER
Belgian's Love Story Shows old
Feminine Spur to Carnage
Surviving.
TROPHY FROM SLAIN FOE
Belgian Chauffeur Had No Desire for
e Trenches, Willing to Serve Coun-
try Elsewhere, Till Louise
Marie Spoke.
By EDGAR A. MoWRER.

(Correspondent Chicago Daily Newso
Paris.-"Love can only say what II
wants by the language Of life, action,
song, sacrifice, ravishment, death and
the great panorama of creation. Ed
ward Carpenter.
Love of women is playing its part In
this war, just as it has always done.
Take me to Dunkerque," / said,
,brandishing my pass. The Belgian
chauffeur did not look at it.
s'sWhat are you going to do there? 1t
does not make any difference to me 30
long as you have pass. And If you
haven't the sentinels on the road be-
tween here and there'll have you out
quick enough. I've got to get some
oil for my lamp. It's getting dark.
Come back in ten minutes and we
start" -
Had Fled From Antwerp.
! A quarter Of an hour later ! was sit
ting beside the chauffeur on the front
seat Of the taxicab with my baggage
inside, while the two cylinder motor
chugged along the international high
way from Furnes, Belgium, to Dun
kerque, In France.
where are you from?" I asked after
"a while. The evening mists were
blowing in from the North sea, muf-
.fing the deserted fields in layer after
layer.
eAntwerp."
'rWhat is your trade"
Driving car. That is, I used to be
d taxi driver, but now I'm in the po-
lice, or was before the war. That's
how can get such good speed out of
this old two-lunger. OF course ! had a
better car than this at the beginning,
but It got left when the 'boches' came
into Antwerp. escaped in this one."
~ Red Cross Painted on Car.
You're In the sanitary services, !
suppose" ] hazarded, referring to the
red cross largely painted on the glass
HFont q
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1915-04-22
Walk Far for Job.

New York.-John O'Day walked
from Butte, Mont, to Brooklyn in
hopes of finding a job. He was dis
appointed.
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1915-04-22
Nelson's Are Barred.

Flushing, N. Y.-"No more Nelson's
taken as boarders," is the sign posted
by Mrs. S. s. Nelson, who says shT
has five (not related).
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1915-04-22

have. any trouble"
Faster motor cars than ours, great
:limonsines and roadsters full Of French
and Belgian officers raced by in the
dark with few lights showing. We
were forced to stop some distance
from the military post at the French
frontier and wait our turn to 60
through the narrow IS" formed by
barricades erected in the road.
BurIy Sergeant Outlets Down.
PASSES, your passes, please" cried
q burly sergeant of French territorials,
shining a light in our faces. He ex-
amined mine and handed it back.
& Where is yours?" he demanded Of
the former taxi driver.
= 81 haven't any" replied my compan-
ion, "but don't look at me like that!
It's beautiful thing, isn't 1t, terri
torials like you who've never looked a
rife barrel in the eye having the right
to stop men like me who haven't
missed a fight for three months? Can't
yousee my friend here is on special
mission and mustn't be delayed?"
The sergeant was wavering.
why haven't you the PASSWORD"
he asked finally.
Now, that's fine question" splut-
tered the Belgian, sitting up straight.
81 only left Dunkerque this morning.
i had the password then, all right-up
till noon-'Carlo' for the French and
Castor for the Belgians. But when
got to Furnes, where I expected to
stay little while, here found l had
to take this gentleman back to Dun.
kerque. Fine chance l had to get a
password"
"You can go on" grunted the ser.
geant at last, and with much grinding
Of clutches and brakes we moved slow.
ly beyond the fare of the sentinels
lantern.
Colonel Shows His Authority.
The scene was repeated at three
other controls. 1t is unforgettable-
the lanterns, the reflections in the
canal which borders the road, the
faces, the darkness, the excessively
cold wind blowing in the mists from
the sea. At the third control we were
about to enter the IS" when there was
a clatter of hoofs and flying stones and
a voice sliced the darkness:
Get back there, l tell you, and wait
your turn"
In an instant grizzled French in
fantry colonel was upon us. His horse
suddenly kicked, champed and paved
the earth.
Get back, say" the officer cried.
mot a carriage will pass until my
men come through"
1--WE saw no men, but there was no
use trying to argue with the colonel,
who would have taken the tongue out
of us il we had dared to protest. In
three minutes we were the head of d
quarter of mile Of waiting autos
Some Of the first arrivals tried to push
by, but the old colonel, who had reined
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-02-27
AUSTRIAN ADVANCE
HAS BEEN CHECKED
(By Associated Press.)

LONDON, Feb. 27.-The Austrian ad-
vance in eastern Galicia has been def
initely checked, the Russians driving
their opponents back after inflicting
heavy losses. Captures of artillery and
military supplied are reported.
From Hertza, Rumania, close to the
line of Bukowina, one report says the
victorious Russians are in tremendous
force, occupying the towns of Stanisl
and Kolom both of which had been
previously stormed and taken by the
Austrians.
In the Carpathian mountains vi
emma dispatches assert the Austro-Ger-
man forces are holding their own, but
no claim of an advance is made. In
East Prussia, spirited battle is in
progress, according to Berlin reports.
though neither army has been able to
gain a definite victory. This appar-
emily confirms the earlier reports from
Petrograd to the effect that a rem
nant of the Russian Tenth army corps
surrounded by Germans is fighting its
way toward the frontier.
In northern Poland, heavy fighting
occurred during today, Won linden
burg's army being heavily pounded by
a superior Russian force. Unusually
heavy German losses as reported 10
have occurred during this engage
ment.
In the western theatre of the war
French successe in the Champagne
region are announced at Paris, though
the extent of the engagement there 9
not stated.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-02-27
Mr.. NJ COhKEY At
Y.M.C.A. TOMORROW

Mr.. James H. McConkey, of Penn
sylvania, the well known author and
Bible teacher will give Bible ad-
dress at the Y. NJ. G. A. tomorrow af-
ternoon at $3.50 o'clock. This meet
ing will be open for both men and
women and a cordial invitation is ex-
tended to all to be present.
This will be the beginning of Sc
ries of services to be announced later.
Mr.. McConkey is best known by his
books on the "Threefold Secret of the
Holy Spirit which has reached a cir
culation of 10000 copies in English
and been translated into thirteen Ian
guages.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-02-27
BELGIUM HONORS
STARS AND STRIPES
(By Associated Press }

BRUSSELS, Feb. 27-The United
States flaw now has the right-of-wav
in Belgium, flying from supply auto
mobiles and warehouses in service of
the American Commission fer Relief
in Belgium. The flag presents the only
bit of color in this desolate land, and
civilians and soldiers alike respect It
most cordially. An order of the Ger
man authorities provides certain cour-
tesies for vehicles and buildings fly
ing the American emblem and the ac-
tivities of the commission for relief
have been. greatly aided thereby.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-02-27
THIRTY FIVE RACERS
READY FOR LONG
GRAND PRIZE GRIND
(By Associated Press.)

SAN FRANCISCO, Cal, Feb. 81
Thirty-five drivers, many having in.
ternational regulations, are here to-
day, preparing to enter the 4O2-mile
Grand Prize Automobile race, which
starts at ten-thirty o'clock, Pacific
time, this morning.
The race is expected to consume
five hours in the running, and will be
witnessed by a distinguished assem-
blage of prominent people from all
parts of the United States.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-02-27
INTERSTATE COMMERCE
COMMISSION PROBES
ROCK ISLAND RAILROAD
(By Associated Press.)

WASHINGTON, D. c., Feb. 81
The Interstate Commerce commission
today resumed its investigation into
the affairs of the Rock Island railway
system, Ogden Mills, of New York, and
forgery a director of the railroad,
icing among the witnesses examined.
The taking of testimony at noon had
not been concluded but a member of
the commission stated at that hour
that all the testimony will probably
be concluded before adjournment.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-02-27

that held him from other ties in his
native state.
Well Received at Leesburg.
1t was in Leesburg that the dead
man had more friends, perhaps, than
in any section of the state, and among
these the son was we'll received dur
ing his visit there this week. He visit
ed the grave of his father, but it was
not deemed at all expedient, or ad-
visable, to disinter the body and carry
it back to Ohio. ut would have been
my fathers wish to be buried in Ohio,
could he have expressed it before life
was extinct" the son said this morn
ing.
Mr.. Blazer does not know how long
he will remain in Americas or Lees
burg. He is seeking legal advice here,
and will be governed by circumstances
which may develop. He is a hand
some, broad-shouldered young man,
and impressed all here very favor
ably.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-02-27
GREASER GOVERNMENT
CARES FOR POOR OF
MEXICAN CAPITAL CITY
(By Associated Press.)

WASHINGTON, d. c., Feb. 27.-The
Carranza agency here says it has
learned through Vera Cruz advices that
the food supply in Mexico City is run
ning low, and that the poorer classes
there are being issued rations by gov
eminent officials. The situation at the
capital is said to be very grave.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-02-27
AMBULANCE DOC RETURNS
HOME AFTER CAPTURE
(By Associated Press.)

PARIS, Feb. 27.-Among the am
bulance dogs sent to the froat recent
ly by Madame Kresser, president of
the Ambulance Dog society, was
True" a French shepherd, who was
captured by the Germans and kept in
captivity several weeks. He managed
to escape, however, and found his way
hack to his kenael in Paris, distance
of 100 miles.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-02-27
BRITISH MERCHANT SHIP
VICTIM or SUBMARINE
neSSeS.
(By Associated Press.

DICPPE, France, Feb. 27.-Reliabl3
repol 5 circulating here assert an I'M
named British merchant steamer has
been torredoed in the English Chan
neal, OF Saint Valerg, Sur Somm, and
Frer Oh torpedo boat destroyers have
gene % tie assistance Il the distressed
merchantmen.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-02-27
COMMISSION IN
MARCH SESSION
MONDAY MORNING

The board of county commissioners
will meet on Monday next in monthly
session, this being the date of the
March meeting, and not a few matters
of Importance will be considered.
Monday is also the date for the con-
vening of the court of ordinary, Judge
John A. Cobb presiding.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-02-27
ONLY REGRET
KILLED WITHOUT MASS
(By Associated Press.)

PARIS, Feb. 27.-The Rev. Frere
Jean Baptiste Jeanmarie, who died of
wounds received in the battle of
Vrigny, Nov. 18th, was the 31st of the
Redemptionist Brothers killed in this
war Il am not afraid to die; shall
only regret not to have been able to
say mass, were his last words.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-02-27
AMERIcUs COTTON MARKET
Americus. Ga. Feb. u. 1915.

Americas, Ca, Feb. 81, 1915.
The cotton market is quoted today
as follows:
Good middling, SC.
Middling 6 SAC to &c.
The decline in contracts yesterday
and today has had its effect locally.
Demand is slight.
The May option at the close today
was quoted at S.44.
Sales yesterday and today. in the
market around 200 bales.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-02-27
Secret Service Men Busy.

To the end of finding out the mul-
derers of A. D. Oliver, or Blazer, it is
said here that secret service men have
been employed, and even now are
secretly at work upon tn case. 1t IS
said also that some new evidence has
been procured through another chan
mel which may throw light upon the
mystery. The Lee county grand jury
will be convened in April and further
investigation into the assassination Of
Banker Oliver will be made by that
body.
Under the terms of divers will, I'M
less contested by creditors or others,
all of his estate would doubtless go
TO John Wilkerson, the Lee county
farmer, whom Oliver regarded as his
best friend in this section, and one
who had extended his many kind
nesses.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-02-27
FEATURE FILM WITH DUSTIN
FARNUM IN LEADING ROLE WILL
RE SHOWN HERE FOR ) AND 10
CgNTS-NEYER BEFORE SHOWN
IN MOVIE THEATRE FOR LESS
THAN 25 CENTS
ApieE3M Movie From Rex Beach Novel
4 Rare Treat Show win Begin ut
Res38 i'm the Morning so That Opera
Reuse Can Accommodate Crowd.

Manager McAfee of the Opera House
has feature picture that eclipses ev-
eTything offered by him so far this
season, in 1.-THE Spoilers" nine-reel
production taken from the novel by
abe same name written by Rex Beach.
This feature, with Dustin FaTnum in
the leading role, is scheduled for Tues
day at the Opera House.
The Spoilers" wherever shown
heretofore, has cost movie fans rs and
IS cents. But Manager MeAfee is so
anxious for all of his patrons and
Eriends to see The Spoilers" that he
is not going to raise the price from ,
and 10 cents. The first show win be-
gin at 1890 in the morning.
The significant voice of the great
Gaasers where this picture has show
ing, sEeakS volumes Cor this produ"-
7jo1, which undoubtedly viii become
z phenomenal attraction wherever pre-
Eassaed. The Spoilers is as yirile
and & red-blooded a romance as any
that has appeared in the American
class during the decade.
Quality and Quantity.
N-heA it came to pictorial produc-
tfon Of Rex Beach's masterpiece OF fic-
item, THE Spoilers" VIM N. Selig de-
cided to spare neither time nor ex-
pense 20 secure the best results posi-
n1e Producer Collin Campbell took
SO his task very literally and seriously.
In the original outlay, he filmed a.
500 feet. making in all 232, 1000 distinct
photographs of the big moving story
that restlessly drifts from Washing
fsn to the far-flung shores Of the City
or Nome on the Behring Sea.
Then began the work of most care
fui eurtailing to reduce it to a normal
sire, practicable for an evenings en-
tertainment This scale finally set
lied upon nine reels, giving grand
aggregate of $4,000 distinct pictures
Primarily, cast of unusual strength
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-02-27
Life Insurance a Feature.
Well Received at Leesburg.

The insurance policy of $4,000 writ
ten by the Penn Mutual upon the life
of A. D. Oliver will be bone of col
tention, in all probability. 1t is said
here that the policy is at present in
the possession of the insurance COM
pany which, it is understood has sat
isfied the claim of g. w. Chance,
amounting to 1855. The company, 1t
is said, will contest payment of the
policy upon the grounds of alleged
fraud or irregularities in its procure
ment last year.
The policy was issued in May, 1914.
and has not been in force a year as
yet. 1t is made payable to his estate,
of which John Wilkerson, of Lee
county, is executor and chief benefi-
ciary under terms of divers will The
will has not yet been probated, but its
contents are understood to be we'll
known here.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-02-27
ROY K. BLAZER
IS IN AMERICUS
Continued from Page IL

other troubles here proved barrier
that held him from other ties in his
native state.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-02-27

and calihre was secured, selected with
view to make the characters register
impressively as soon as introduced.
Artistic Natural Selections.
William Farnum was engaged 20
| fill the difficult and doughty role of
Roy Glenister, the hero, who, from
being a civilized individual, reverts al
most to the man primeval. He lives
out his motto: "What want l take
but his better part is eventually
touched through the sweet and REIN
ing influence of a pure woman 70
again return the true man militant.
Sure and deft is the supreme wrk of
Kathlyn Williams, as the great-heart-
ed adventures, Cherry Malotte. In this
new line of work, which calls for pro-
team play, ranging from the merriest,
maddest moments to the deeper things
that tug a woman's heart strings to
the verge of a break she shows re-
markahle value and variety, telling,
touching, imperiOus and winsome. 1t
all rings strong, col0rful and true, a
sympathetic wOnder-wOrk in pic
lures.
1t would appear ungraciOus to pass
such splendid Characterization of the
genial Frank Clark as Dextry, of the
tense ard debouair Wheeler Oakman,
as the BrOnchO kid; or natures own
comedian, Jack Mcdonald, as Slap
jack; in fact, all who participated de-
serve credit not only for team work,
but for the finer species Of sympa-
thetie action that makes so vital the
spirit of az reat work.
TIE Greatest Fight Ever FilmtI.
oJme power of the primitive throb,
in e. er. real man responsive to thy
call 81 contest, a natural fact nat ac-
counts fer the perpetual popularity ri
combat While wrestling bouts box
ing nat hes and prize fights nave
suEa their way on films, they rvure
to- the shadow in face of a rad ligstI
that L,aIks one of the big, ierce anc
vital cha Dters OF THE Spoilers" While
Roy Glenister is a strenuous per. Gn.
he caThs his disposition to openly meet
ana cVtrthrow the scheming NcNa
nara the imminent cause of his RUIN
ne III, psychological moment. j, is
IeSaIfng all restraint that ha; kept
hiif ncm laying hands upon his enemy
he 80 sIes he will break hin with
Gnu NlSNF28 tC'VihFly
scorning 10 fight an unarmed man, he
tnteTs he clinch with savage ;ov.
While there is lots of science in the
art Of defense and aggression this is
a smashing, rough and tumble conflict
in which youth and agility finally wear
down GOODNESS and science by the
gameness and fferceness of its on
slaught- The slow, steady lead that
finally delivers the sinewy Mcnamara
into the steel coil OF the hammer lock"
and does break him in reality Every
move of this big battle is recorded with
a fidelity and realism that is thrilling
ly wonderful.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-02-27
BERLIN SILENT REGARDING
OPERATIONS EAST AND WEST
(By Associate j Press. J

BERLIN, Feb. 27.-The German war
office issued no statement of operat-
tons occurring in either theatre of
the war today.
Sioux County pioneer. (Fort Yates, Sioux County, N.D.) 1914-1929, 1915-04-02
RISkED Neck FOR
Love OF WOMAN
Athlete Plunged From Bridge,
High Cliff and an Ex-
press Train.
DAREDEVIL FOR MOVIES
Capitalized His Neck to make Good"
and Then Started Film Company
Of His Own-Parents Give
Blessing.

New York.-Louis G. McPhee, Yale
athlete, who became daredevil fox
the movies in order to make good"
for the girl he loved, has retired from
his perilous occupation and is now
manager of moving picture concern
with headquarters in New York city.
incidentally he has won the approval
of the Mccain family to marriage he
contracted with Miss Dolores Grace
Mccain before he started on his
career as high diver.
McPhee's romance began three
years ago in Pleasantville, N. Y,
where he was spending the summer
months. One day he saw approaching
q runaway team. In the carriage he
saw a frightened young woman. Nc.
Phee leaped from his automobile,
stopped the team and from that time
he and Miss Mccain were close
friends. Three months later they were
married, but Father Mccain declared
the union would never be approved
until McPhee had made good"
Neck His Principal Asset.
McPhee realized that he could not
make good" in day and looked over
his stock in trade. He recalled that
while in Yale he won many prizes as q
high diver. So he capitalized his neck
and offered himself as daredevil fol-
the movies. McPhee's first feat was a
leap from High bridge, New York city
Y1tn no inv ne f1na uor 1ny,a v,Sxy
Or, distance of 1873 feet. McPhec
Sioux County pioneer. (Fort Yates, Sioux County, N.D.) 1914-1929, 1915-04-02

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