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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-12-16

II is interesting 10 note the rumors re-
Gently revived by the London Morning Post,
a Newspaper in special touch with ofhslal
souTees 10 the effect that Germany has
been secretly Offering ne Allies all sorts OF
SsvorsbIe neaco terms In exchange for the
,,,.,s,,tss ~ a free hand In South America,
Tba Post asserts also that II Germany had
been permitted this free hand in the R past
- ,,,sr would never have occurred. These
renorts exactly bear out the contentious o.
Roland O. usheT,s ~, NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. me- ,ntsTnatIonsl
r's,,ri. a. SolnF 10 hinge on South America
~ tha onIy virgin continent left Tor the
Asl. 40 sI'o 20 colonization. II remains 10 be
sssp ,1hsthsr Mr.. Usher's specific prophscies
are going 70 prove as uneannly Tss s,. Va i1i ma
case as they proved In the case OF mn ran
Germanism"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-12-16

THE ITCHING PALM
AND IT'S ANALYSIS
Tipping Habit Condemned by w.
r. Scott in Dissection of Prac-
tice in America

THE rrcHtNG PALM, A study % The 'lgplns
PubtishinT Company. philadelnhia.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-12-16
Arabesuue Decoration

THE ARABIAN NIGHTS. Illustrated by Louis
Rhead Harper Bros; New York.
This year Harpers Christmas book. IL
lustrntcd by Louis Rhead. is THE Arabian
Nights" The artists strong and graceful
pen finds an admirable subject here There
is actlon--lots of Tin the eastern tales
there Is always the picturesque; there Is
even chance for Mr.. Rhead 20 show his
knack for decoration In the Arabesque FASH
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-12-16
More Lincolniana

HOW WE ELECTED LINCOLN. py Ahram
DlttenhoeRer. Harper & Brothers, New York
This IL an interesting addition to the
growing volume OF Lincolnana. The vol
ume Ia largely narrative OF personal
recotlectIons OF the great President and
men OF his time. Tho author was n cam
paigner for Lincoln in 1860 and a Lincoln
elector in 1864.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-12-16
Comedy and Satire
a BOOK OF
BURLESQUES

Author q "a Little Hook In Q Major
"With unholy yet innocent clever
ness and verbal ingenuity smack
ing of the diabolical, ii covers the
entire range of twentieth century
foibles and crimes"
Chicago Herald.
Adventure and Romance
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-12-16
FURTHER
FOOLISH ESS

By STEPHEN LEACOCk
Author Of Nonsense Novpia " .'Behfnd ne
beyond etc. Cloth. iemo, 81 9s rff.
Delightful sketches and sntircs on
the follies Of the day by Americas
leading humorist. II deals, good
naturedly, with Peace, War. Politics.
Literature, Love, in fact, eueryfhiao
and IL keeps all that the title
promises.
Third Edition
The Sparkling Society N0ueE
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-12-16
JOSHUA SLOCUM NOW
Is ADMITTEDLY DEAD
Royalties on Book Go to Widow.
Other Stories of Authors
and Their Work

Joshua sIncnm is officially dead. The
Century Company announces that after
eight years during which the author or
Sailing Alone Around the World has not
been heard from, II has paid over the ao'
cumulated royalties on the book TO his
widow
The Incident reveals an interesting story.
II was in September, 1908 that the Century
Company sent its last royalty check to Mr..
Slocum. The check came back undellyered.
and upon investigation II was found that
Slooum had set forth on another OF tho soil
tary voyages described In his book. He
had sailed from New Bedford In his little
boat, and was said to have been bound for
South America. Word came back some ,ltne
Intsr that he had arrived In British Hon
duras. A further report, never substan'
tIated. was that he had been seen toillng
up the Amazon. This was the last that
any one ever heard or seen OF slocum'
Though All these years have elapsed before
Il has been regarded as safe to assume
that he Is no longer alive
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-12-16

uIn International relations, the African
..ttiSment is going 10 be as important ana
- sisnihcant for the future az have been
III African developments" says Herbert
ss-s,s - fba nav companion volume 10 his
s'ass,, Aap of Europe" The history OF
Asrira in the last generation, and especial
=, n the decade Immediately preceding the
,yar shows the vital part Of European
rlyalry Ia Africa IN forming the alliances
- n ltirrinr up the friction that made q
tr,,ronsan war Inevitable. Unless the
Afrlcan settlement q made upon . ha9ig of
hroad stafaslnanahip, the peace treaty VIII
confair ernbers of ! hro unquenohed. ready
~ break Qua aGain shen freen t1el y
inrQaa enaa ih AAa sett 4aass2A g ta'si
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-12-16
THE
INVISIBLE
BALANCE SHEET

BY KATRINA TRASK
Author OF I'm the Vanguard" etc. Clotb.
i2np. ~ 40 vet.
"a novel built upon n theme
which is certainly one Of the most
vital of our or any day. IL Is hui
man, interesting, amusing; a SYM
pathetic love story, a clear and faa-
cinating picture of Now York life.H
--NoiU York Times,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-12-16

one Of the amusing incidents TSeS'Isa ss I',nS ~
r1SIsn Nieolay's "Our Nation In the buud-
hetsu h ret ~ the hTBt arrival OF Jenny
ms s ~ Naw york. carefully staged by her
anu l-ihu ~ ~ r. Barnum. "Barnum," says
Miss Nicoiay Offered prise OF tzOV for
',, "a m hsr honor. which was won ~
s' az Se ,aan named BayArd Taylor. When
Soe ~ shin Was nearing port no erected tri-
to,nbai ns, az arches on the wharf Guns an
nouneed her arrival on sandy Hook I.1. ana no
'ie,snts siously climbed aboard the ATTAIN
~. - ,gsIcome her with choice bouquet
't,,.t ~ N the bosom OF his white VestA An
othsr man, oatenslbly Barnums business
rival. was already al her side presentlns
49, ,ylth A bouquet three times as big but
- nav nave been part OF the advertising
sms IN disguise Al any rate, she smiled
gnon Barnuln. and no mounted the box OF
" carriaRe, white waistcoat and all, and
re- a.~ ~ v,ith her In triumph through the
,'d move which his autobiography
e,,Ssases was a detail Of his yellfhouSht-
out plan"
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1916-01-13
''MOONSH|NE" PLOT
ON GIGANTIC SCALE
CHARGED BY UNCLE SAM
Alleged Government Was Defrauded OF
Thousands of Dollars Through Manu-
facture and Sale Of Illicit Whiskey.

Three former officials Of the United
States internal revenue department
and four other men probably will 60.
to trial at the term Of the federal
district court which opens at Fort
Smith, Ark, on charges growing out
Of the so-called "moonshine conspir-
acy," by means of which, it is al
legged, the government was defraud-
ed Of thousands Of dollars through
the manufacture and sale Of Illicit
whisky.
Government officials would not pre-
dict the date on which the cases
would be called. but it was known
that they are anxious to clear up the
prosecutions ut this term and the de-
PENDANTS were said to be ready.
Those called for trial are: James
L. Surber. Atlanta. Ga, former sup
erintendent Of the Georgia revenue
division: ]. W. Grider, Sonora, Ark,
and Newton G. Spradling, Aurora,
Mo-, former government whisky
gaugers; ]. b. Thomas, Fort Smith
saloon keeper: Moses B. Brock, Sails
bury, y. c., an alleged owner Of one
Of the moOnshine distilleries; James
L. Smith. Atlanta, Ga, and VIII
Smith, Of Fort Smith.
The indictments against the men
resulted from the operation In Fort
Smith of the ]. c. Brewbaker distil1
lery, which. according to the allega-
tions, was without license from theI
middle of March, 1914, to the latter
part Of April. 1915. The IAlic3tspcod
uct, the goyernrnsnt AYERS. was shfp4
ped to a -distilling concern in Kansas
City,. wheBce it was distributed to the
Wholesale and retail trade Of the
southwest.
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1916-01-13

for the payment of injuries received
by an employee on such basis thai
the payment should be certain and
prompt, and at the same time just
and fair to both employer and EN-
'ployee."
That liberal support be given to
the confederate veterans of the state
That the appropriation be contin-
used for the support of the state board
of charities and correction.
That the legislature continue its
support to the national guard.
That consideration to the needs of
the South Carolina Industrial insti-
tute be given.
That the law be changed so as to
give the board of fisheries more pow
er.
That attention be given to the needs
of the state board of health.
That the appropriation of $4,000 be
continued for the. eradication of the
cattle tick.
That an appropriation he made To-
secure the benefits from the federal
government under the Lever act.
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1916-01-13
Germany Agrees to Pay For American
Lives Lost.

Washington. Jan. 1.-Two cOmmun-
ication> trom Germany reached the
United States today-One containing a
prOpnSal To pay an indemnity for the
Americans lost in the Lusitania dis
aStcr. which may bring negotiations
on that subject to conclusion and the
other conveying assurances that Ger
man submarine commanders operating
in the Mediterranean would not torpe-
do nOncOmbatant ships of any charac-
ter without warming them and accord.
im= safety to their passengers and
crews.
The communications were deliverea
to Secretary Lansing by Count Won
BrrmStorff. the German Ambassador.
The Secretary Immediately sent them
To President Wilson.
official Washington tonight consider
I'd that America and Germany at las,
were lear Il final agreement regarding
the conduct of submarine warfare.
Officials made no attempt to conceal
their qualification ut the attitude Ger
many apparently has assumed. 1t i,
considered to be virtually. in -aharmoByI
VII, the A,ucrfcau 'fcwIu::ir.
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1916-01-13
Judge Clayton Invites DislOyal Hyphe'
mates To Get OF Face Of The Earth

New York, Jan. G.-An invitation to
"hyphenated citizens who put the i'll
tereSts Of their native country before
those of America to get off the face
of the earth,' was issued here today
by United States Judge Henry ID. Clay.
ton of Alabama. Judge ClaytoIl's re-
marks were made in addressing the
grand jury that was impanelled to re-
sumo the investigation into the acti
vitieS of German agents in this country
You gentlemen" he said, ARE en-
terins upon your duties as American
citizens. If any of you have had tho
misfortune to he born in foreign
country hope that you can truthfullS
say HOW that you love America more
than the land Of your birth.
IF any citizen has come here from
another country to evade military ser
vice let him not criticiSe institution:
here. If he desires To do so let him ge
off the face of the earth or 90 bacl
and fight for the country from whence
he came"
The grand jurors will continue tn,
| inquiry into strikes in munitiOn plant
and explosions in factories and ship
yards, which has already resulted il
the iaaiet@sgts saf ag9egEsssnap Franl
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1916-01-13
Darlington, S. c. Jan. 9th 1916.

Mr.. +. w. Duvall, Cheraw, S. C..
Dear Sir-Replying to yours Of the
Sth inst. l regard the diversitication
and rotation of crops essential to sue
cessful farming, and next to cotton,
tobacco is the best and most valuable
money crop which has been introduced
in sections suitable to. its culture. 1t
not only affords diversification and
another good money crop but the cul-
tivation and handling Of tobacco
enables farmers more completely to
utilize all available labor on their farms
and produce crops of greater total value
than by planting cotton alone. While
tobacco conflicts slightly with cotton,
corn and other crops during the period
of its cultivation there is Il great deal
of work that can be done early in the
season. ut the end Of the tobacco sea-
son. and in producing plants that does
not conflict with other farm work. and
lUrillSneS employment IOf laDOf WHICH
would not otherwise be proftably
employed. | have observed that far
merS who have planted reasonable
am0lntS of tobacco and cotton have
produced more value and have done
better than those who plant cotton
alone. The culture and care Of tobacco
requires more time and attention than
other crops and does not allow the
same amount of time for picnicing and
fishing. hut like other diversified crops
it affords more profit and prosperity
to the farmer. If any one does not
fully resolve to give the necessary time
and attention to the varying demands
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1916-01-13
Held As EmbezzIer.

Claud" r. Carter, postmaster al
Myrtlcwo"d, Marengo county, Ala.
bama, was arrested by United States
Marshal Geuin, Of Mobile, and taken
to Selma. where he made bond OF
$4,000 to answer to the charge OF
appropriating $1.G20 Of the govern.
mcnt'S money to his own use. Mr..
Carter is n brother Of mick" Car.
ter, who, several years ago, killed the
noted bandit, "Rube" Burrows.
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1916-01-13
Heights Held by Russians.

The Russians retain the important
strategic heights in the neighborhood
of Sadagira. north Of Czernowitz. Bu.
kowna, says Il Petrograd dispatch.
Although the recent snowfall hinders
operations. they are steadily and sys-
tematically advancing and fortifying
their positions until the extending
front comprises thirty-three miles OF
TIE east bank of the Stripa river. This
front is now deemed secure against re-
capture.
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1916-01-13
BRITISH WITHDRAWAL.
Quitting GaIlipoIi Unparalleled Feat
Saws Premier.

"The evacuation Of the Gallipoli
peninsula has no parallel in military
or naval history" declared Premier
Asouith in commons. "The retirement
was effected without the loss Of a
single life.
King George has been advised to
give especial recognition to the gen
erals. admirals and other officials con-
ccrned i'm the successful movement OF
troopS from the DardanelleS."
The premier said it was undesirable
to discuss the report Of General Sir
Ian Hamilton, former commander at
the Dar,lanelleS. ut present.
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1916-01-13
10000 Teutons Taken by Russia.

In the two weeks battle that cul.
minated III the capture Of CZartorysk
and the driving Of all Austro- German
forces from the east bank Of Strypa
river. the Teuton losses totaled at
least 10000 men, according to official
estimates made at Petrograd. Official
reports to the war office state that the
Russians have taken more than 90
600 prisoners, and that twice that
number Of Austro-German soldiers
have been killed or wounded.
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1916-01-13
Some Recommendations.

Among the recommendation con-
tanned in the message are:
That adequate provision he made
for the pay of Spcal deputies appoint
ed to enforce the terms of the prohi-
bition act.
That liberal Supp"rt hr given for i'll
crcaSimg the work and efficiency "f
common schools.
That no amendments be made at
this session to the compulsory school
attendance law.
That the age limit of children
working in factories, mines and tex
tile establishments be raised from ~
to Ii years.
That continued support be given to
the state supervisor of mill >cholls.
That the public schools should be
given adequate support and sufficient
appropriation to meet the urgent de-
madnds that confront us and which
are increasing yearly.
That onc-year course for train
ing teachers be established in limit
ell number OF high schools.
That the members of the legisla,
ture give careful attention to the re-
ports and recommendation of the
instructions OF higher learning.
That provisioion be made for argi'
cultural courses in common schools
That provision must be made fol
meeting the ravagcs OF the boil wee
vii.
That board OF three commission
ers be provided to have charge OF The
state cotton warehouse system. The
commissioner to act as an eX OfficiC
member.
Tat uniform warehouse reccip
act be passed.
That a land registration law basc'
on waht is commonly known as The
Torrenns system be- enacted.
That the Legislature give consider
atioh to plans looking to the improv"
ment of the states highway system
That a board "f Cancellation b'
seated to investigate strikes and me
Giate in their settlement
That the labor laws of the stat
be strengthened.
That the legislature pass the Work
mems .g0n2snss t1ee
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1916-01-13
Turk Losses, 100000.

\ Rome dispatch places the total
Turkish LOSSES at 800. 900. The same
dispatch SAYS that Turkey has inform.
cd G,rmnmv that 10000 troops are
availahlc for Srrvirrin Egypt. When
war broke ont Turkeys maximum mil
itary strength WAS placed at from
NU1. .OGO to 100000.
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1916-01-13
ITEMS FROM PAGELAND.

Mr.. j. r. Abbot, who has been one of
the rural policemen of the county, gave
up the job quite suddenly Il few days
ago and left Chesterfield for the Bear
Creek section of the county, it seems,
where he has a farm. Policeman
Grant who has been stationed at Page
land was given this job, and Mr.. G. L..
Melton, Of Chesterfield, was appointed
to the place given up by Mr.. Grant.
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1916-01-13
Sweep Waters For Mines.

Min"->w"cpimg operations on Il vast
seal" have been imau@urated since the
destruction of the British battlcShip
King Edward VII, presumably by a
mine planted by Il German submarine.
crew iIII m"nl were saved, the loss
of the King Edward VII is Il serious
blow Ia the British fleet, for it was
one of the finest of the last class Of
prc-drradnoughtS.
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1916-01-13

The annual meeting Of the stock
holders Of the Bank Of Pageland was
held last Wednesday. The resignation
Of Mr.. w. s. Blakeney as president was
accepted, and Mr.. i. l.. Parker was
elected to this office. Mr. r. III.
Blakeney was reelected vice president,
and Mr.. c. &. Morgan was elected CASH
ier. The following directors were
elected: r. H. Blakeney, w. S. Blake
ney, L. L. Parker, ]. A. Arant, ]. T..
Funderburk, ID. f. Moore, G. D. Mall
gum, +. NJ. Rallings, c. B. Mungo. Mr..
w. S. Blakeney was made member
of the finance committee.
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1916-01-13
THE KAISER'S ILLNESS.
German Emperor May Have to Hav
Artificial Palate. -

German Emperor May Have to Have
Artificial Palate. 7--
Isivs5 urSputrnrssTrom SwftZerland
and Italy continue to affirm that the
illness of Emperor William is serious.
1t is stated that he was operated on
successfully, but the nature Of the
operation is not specified.
1t is stated that the emperor Is suf-
fering from dcep-Seated affection, of
which the crIiancOuS eruption is but
symptom and that the malady is COM
plicatrd by the temperance of his
old throat trouble. which has extend
ed to the mouth. 1t is even asserted
that it will be necessary to provideI
him with an artificial palate made of
silver.
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1916-01-13
Urges Army of 100000.

General Hugh l.. Scott. chief Of the
general staff of the United States
army, told the house committee on
military affairs that the United States
should have an army Of million OF
two million men, adequately off1cered,
to be raised by compulsory military
service.
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1916-01-13
FOR LARGER ARMY.
Scheme to Create "cbiIe Army of
500. 900 Men.

Secretary Garrison. tlankcl by a
score of army generals. heads of The
various bureaus of the war Sspart-
meut, apprarrd before the house mill
tary committc" nmd read IN "XhauS'
tive explanation If his $chom" to
spend $500, 600 0GO in The next f"lr
wears To create Il mobile hrmv Of
500, 600 men. greatly increase coast
defenseS and Stur" m an adequate
reserve of arms. ammunition and war
equipment.
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1916-01-13
To Re Crowned Emperor.

The japanese government was OF.
ficially notified that Yuan Shi Kai
will be crowned emperor Of China
early in February. The ceremonies
will he the most imposing ever held
at Peking and representatives from
every nation in the world Will be In
Eited to attend.
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1916-01-13
Strikers Return to Work.

The backbone Of the big strike at
the mills IF the Youngstown Sheet
and Tube company at East Youngs.
town, O., appeared broken. Hundreds
Of strikers returned to work, all apt
parently in docile mood, when the
BIZ mill whistle sounded.
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1916-01-13

Mr. Emmett Redfearn, of AShville
spent Wednesday night at the home Of
Mr.. w. Il. Gregory.
At meeting of the town council.
Monday night, Mr.. II. L. Munnerlyp
was elected policeman from a lists6f
four applicants. He has had several
yeafF experience as a detective and
Policeman and should make the town
a goetaticer. He was policeman at
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1916-01-13
Canal Tolls Fight ReOpened.

The Panama canal tolls fight was
reoppncd in the senate. Senator FALL
Of New Mexico. introduced bill to
exempt not only American coastwiss
trading vessels. but also Pan-Amer-
lean ships engaging in American
trade. from paying tolls for passing
through the canal.
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1916-01-13
Condition of Treasury.

The confiiion Of the United States
treasury Saturday was: Net balance
in general fund, S107,954, ,036; total
receipts. $1.947.S69: total payments,
S3.O12.032. The deficit this hsca,
year is $53, ,404.915, against deficit
of $60.20%,05 05S last year. exclusive OF
Panama canal and public debt trans
actions
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1916-01-13
CAR TURNS TURTLE.

Fatal Accident to Tennesseans En-
Route to Florida.
Mrs. Maggie Tanner, aged 80. of
Hartman. Tenn. was killed: W. G..
Brailer, aged 50, Of Nashville, Tenn,
seriously injured: Mrs. Minnie Light.
of Hartman. Tenn. and w. =. IIiXsnn,
of IIiyson. Tenn. injured in au auto
mobile accident ten miles from Ma
con. Ga. The car struck Il sand bed
and turned turtle.
Members of the party were on route
TO Miami, Fla. on IL health trip.
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1916-01-13
French Airships BOmbard Sofia.

4 dispatch from Saloniki says that
Il fotiIa of French aeroplanes has
dropped bombs on Sofia, causing con-
siderable damage and an indescribable
panic among the inhabitants Of the
Rul"arian capital.
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1916-01-13
Doomsday For Schmidt.

Warden George W. Kirohwey, o.
Sing Sing prison, has set Hans
schmidt's execution for Friday, Civ
ing him as long as possible to live.