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Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-03-31
LINER IS AGROUND
NEAR HONG KONG

San Francisco. Mar. S1.-"Chiyo
Maru grounded island 80 miles OF
Hong Kong. Passengers be brought
Hong Kong Immediately.
This cablegram, received today at
the offices Of the Toyo Kisen Kaisha
Steamship company, brought the first
word OF an accident to the giant liner.
1t was dated at Hong Kong yester-
day, indicating that the crack Pacific
liner ran aground some time Thurs
day morning.
Unofficial advices received at the
local offices said that the Chiyo Maru
was fast ashore on one OF the LENA
islands, which are situated at the
mouth OF the Canton river. The
cablegram bringing first official news
of the accident came from the COM
pany's office at Hong Kong. 1t is not
known how seriously damaged is the
liner.
The steamer sailed from San Fran
cisco March 2. under command Of
Captain Ernest Bent. senior officer OF
the T. X. X. line. At that time she
carried 440 passengers. including Art
Smith, the aviator, but as she touch
ed at Honolulu, Yokohama and Man
ila before heading for Hong Kong. it
is assumed that there were probably
about 200 left aboard at the time of
the accident. She carried crew Of
230. Art Smith is believed to have
left the vessel at Yokohama.
In its previous voyages the Chiyo
Maru always picked up British pilot
before venturing among the Lena is
lands, and Captain Bent, having en-
tered the harbor OF Hong Kong many
times, was also entirely familiar with
the channel. Dense fogs have been
reported off the Chinese coast.
The Chiyo Maru probably grounded
in thick mist.
The statement in the official cable
gram that passengers would be taken
to Hong Kong Immediately indicated
that they were being removed. Line
officials believe they were transfer
red to other vessels. A number OF
British war craft are known to be in
the vicinity and are probably assist
ing in the rescue work.
No information was available as to
the damage sustained by the Chiyo.
officials OF the line said they did not
think the accident would prove seri-
Gus, as the ship would naturally move
slowly and cautiously through fog.
Among the first cabin passengers
bound for Hong Kong are g. 8. Paget,
American architect at Hong Kong;
E. T. Robbins, China representative
for American wholesale drug house;
M. 8. Myers, United States consul at
Chung Kiang; W. B. Duffy, San Fran
cisco shipper; Charles Wheeler, pub
Usher, of Detroit; Mrs. Wheeler, and
D. @. Belamore, automobile agent.
The cargo's estimated value is s2.-
900, 900. She also carried $4,000. 900
in gold in her specie tanks.
The Chiyo Maru was built in 1908,
at Nagasaki, is 55S feet long, Of 61-
foot beam, and gross tonnage OF
13,431. She carries United States
mails.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-03-31
PORTLAND MARKETS

Portland, Mar. 3l.--Today's mar
ket quotations were;
wheat--~Club. 9Oa95. bluostem,
80 " i.05.
oats--No, white feed. 24.75@
1926.
Barley-~Feed, 90,
Hogs-fIest live. 9.25.
Prime steers. .: fancy cows. 7,5o;
best calves. s.
Spring lambs, ! 8,
Buttcr~-city creamery. "a; coun-
try. 30G3i,
Eggs Selected local extras. 20M
@21.
Hens, II; broilers, 22h n 25;
geese 10@11.
Copper. 2SM,
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-03-31

cess. II the bandits are not thor
oughly wiped out. II Ia feared they
will return and murder every person
who assisted the Americans. Nor
mons hereaboats are especially fear
full,
Mexican troops here are pattern
Ing after the American soldiers. They
are learning sanitation, health con-
servation and resourcefulness, The
American respect for private property
has had a good effect on the inhabi-
tants,
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-03-31
FROM MEDFoRD TO THE SEA.

FROM MEDFoRD TO THE SEA.
When our friends over in Medfort
start out to reduce freight rat,
charges by connecting up with tid'
water, they should first study theil
geography. It might also be we'll L
bear in mind the essential fact thai
heavy commodities, copper ore fol
instance. viii seek their market b,
the lines of least resistance, which
will mean probably that the mins
owners, business men naturally. viii
ship where they can get the best rates
Mine owners are not especially in,
terested In pulling chestnuts from the
IRE for ambitious cities.
It Is 35 miles from Medford to the
Blue Ledge mine. the goal toward
which the Medfordites are constantly
turning their attention when tonnage
is discussed. II the Medford dream
could ever be realized, a railroad from
that city to the Eureka harbor would
be over 1s5 miles in length. and II
would reach a maximum elevation oi
400 feet. Thus the tonnage from
the Blue Ledge, to reach the coast
over Medford's dream, would have to
be elevated nearly mile in the air
and then dropped down to sea level
The same ore to reach tide water al
Crescent City would follow practically
. water grade all the way. and its
highest elevation would be 1880 feet
The distance from the mine to the
coast by this route would be 121
miles, as against 100 miles by the
klamath route.
From Medford to the sea via the
klamath river route 1t is 1876 miles
From Medford via the C. & o. G. rail.
road, now building, 1t will be only
121 miles. So should both roads be
constructed, by which route do you
suppose the merchant Of Medford
would get their freight, and by which
would the valley orchardists ship
their apples? Then all the time there
is the matter Of grade to add to the
distance, and grade is the more seri-
Gus obstacle OF the two.
: Crescent City has harbor without
bar It has been approved by the
board OF army engineers and by the
secretary OF the navy, and 1t will be
the shipping point for the produce
of southern Oregon. A railroad to II
is not child of fancy, but is already
under actual construction. When II
Is completed, Medford's freight rates
will be cut more than 80 per cent,
whether she Wills the cut or not.
The new railroad is going to build
up the Applegate river. It is goins
to haul the ore from the mines Of
that district, including the Blue
Ledge. to smelter by water grade
The thing to do is for all the people
OF the affected district, Of Ashland
OF Medford, of Grants Pass. to CO.
operate and to bring about these de-
velopments at the earliest possible
moment.
Spite fences never brought profit
to anyone. A spite railroad thai
would cost seven or eight millions ol
dollars will never be built. So II oui
neighbors will just be reasonable and
forget their crouch, they can get al
much benefit out Of the new railroad
as Grants Pass can possibly get. They
will get the benefit anyway, for 1t car
not affect rates into Grants Pass
alone. SO why not smile and say yor
like It?
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FAVORABLE REPORT
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-03-31
Whsn q Mans orsat.

Il would like to ask you one more
question" said the youth
"Let It come" reJoined the home
grown philosopher
When" quoted the youth. would
you say that man has achieved great
ness?
when be deserves his own opinion
OF himself answered the home grown
philosopher r--Cbicago News
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-03-31
FAVORABLE REPORT
ON OIL LAND LEASE

Washington, Mar. 31.-The senate
public lands committee today report
ed favorably the Ferris oil land lease
bill with the Phelan amendment.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-03-31
Real Pleasant.

Nellie, aged four. was gazing intent
ly at the visitors new bonnet.
"Well, DEAR asked the lady at last
what do you think Of ~"
"oh," replied the small observer. ~
think It's all right. Aunt Mary told
mamma 1t was perfect fright. but II
doesn't frigbten me any" Kansas
City Star
Nomination petitions at the Courier
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-03-31

Our First Lighthouse.
The first lighthouse constructed by
the United States government IL still
standing ON Cape Henry.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1916-09-06
Death of Mr..
B. c. McIlwaine

Mr.. B. C. McIlwaine died at his
home in the Long Cane section Fri
day morning, Sept. 1st, 1915, at
four o'clock, after long and weary
illness. Funeral services were held
at Long Cane church Friday after
noon at four o'clock, conducted by
his ,pastor, Rev. D. n. Corbett, and
the interment was in Long Cane
cemetery.
Mr.. McIlwaine was the son of
James McIlwaine and his wife, Per-
'melia Eakin, and was born at the
old McIlwaine homestead. He con-
tinued to live there after his marri-
age, and it was at his, childhood
home that he died last Friday. AS
young man he happily married to
Miss Mary Darraugh, and of their
children the following survive him,
Mrs. M. L. Tolbert, Mrs. T. N. Han
nah, Mrs. John Hardy, Miss Sallie
McIlwaine, Miss Alma McIlwain, and
Messrs John and James McIlwain.
The following brothers and sisters
are living, Mr.. G. E. McIlwaine, of
Due West, Mr.. ]. A. McIlwaine of
Abbeville, and Miss Emma iMcIlwain
of Due West. =
Mr.. McIlwaine was one of the
most substantial farmers of the
county and in his death Abbeville has
sustained a distinct loss. He was a
member of Long Cane church and
was Interested in its welfare, helpful
in its councils, striving always to do
that which was good in the sight of
the Lord. ',:. .....
His family have the sympathy of
q large circle of friends.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1916-09-06
DEATH OF MRS.
LOIS WILSON DEES

Mrs. Lois Wilson, wife of Mr.. John
T. Qees, Of Pikesville, N. c., and
only daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. R.; C.
Wilson, of Abbevile, died Monday,
September 4th, 1916, at half after
seven o'clock, at the Greenwood Hos
pital, after a short Illness. Mrs Dees
was taken to the hospital several
days ago for and stion and for a
while she was va TO be getting
on nicely. Sd day the news came
of a, turn for" the worse and from
Monday there was no hope of her
recovery. The members of her fam
lily were with her when the end
came.
Funeral services were held Tues
day afternoon at five o'clock in the
Presbyterian church and were con-
Quoted by Rev. H. C. Fennel, of
Lowndesville. The following gentle
men acted as pail bearers: Messrs
Paul Wilson, DR.. Whit Cheatham,
Frank Nickles, T. v. Miller, Calvert
Thomson, Albert Henry, and j.. AL
len Smith, Jr. The interment : was
at Long Cane cemetery.
Mrs. Dees was in her twenty-sixth
year. A year and a half ago she was
happily married to Mr.. Dees and has
since made her home in North Caro-
lima. She was in Abbeville on a
visit when taken sick.
AS an only daughter, the hearts
best love of her parents, had been
lavished on her and the tenderest
sympathy is felt for the disconsolate
mother and father, for the husband,
and for the brother, Mr.. Courtney
B. Wilson. A wide circle of friends
and relatives also grieve that one so
young must pass from time to- ~eter-
nitv.< ...
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1916-09-06
.-....... .'.tsGs 80 -.
WHY NOT RAISE CATTLE?

Why not make Mccormick county
the banner cattle raising county of
the State? This we can do if every
farmer will put his shoulder 20 the
wheel. ,If every farmer who is able
would get registered COW. or two
apd a registered hog or two of the
best strain, it would only be few
years before we would change our
name from the baby county to the
banner county of the State. Our
grazing lands are as good or really
better than some of the pasture lands
that are now growing some of the
best registered cattle in the country.
There are thousands of acres of
waste lands that if fenced in and
the best stock put on it, would bring
more in my opinion, than the cotton
crop of the county would bring, and
I venture to say at least the profits
would be twenty per cent greater.
Negro labor is a thing of the past
and the quicker our people realize
this fact and change their methods
of making a living the better it will
be for them. I was talking to a
gentleman several weeks ago in the
eastern part of the state that said
sixteen years ago he realized negro
labor. was gone, so far as making
money out of him, was concerned.
He wired in his eleven hunded acres,
went west and bought car of Here
ford cattle, put these on his lands,
let cotton and negroes 60, and today
he is one of the wealthiest men in
his county with q couple of hundred
of as good cattleas can be found
anywhere.
Greenwood county bought ninf
thousand dollars worth of registered
cattle last fall and the most of these
were bought by men who have been
in the business for some time, and
know a good thing when they see it
Greenwood county farmers received
in prizes at the State Fair last fall,
some fifteen hundred dollars, and
this went to. farmers right around
Ninety-Six.
Our lands are as good, or better,
for grazing purposes. Why not get
right down to building fences on our
vacant lands, get good cattle and
good hogs-sell in place of buying
let the west 60, keep our money at
home, and live off the same place.
]. W. Miller in Mccormick Messen-
ger.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1916-09-06
Opera House Under
New Management. q.
Pictures Nightly.

-s . b ~ 4 - = Z, a.
News Of the change in manage
ment of the Abbeville Opera House.
will be received with much .Sintarest
by hundreds of movie fans in Able
vile, who will be delighted to know,
that the new management viii rdn
high class pictures six nights insthe
week. 5.f
Messrs Berchart & Cason Of Bir-
nlingham, are the lessees, who, it is.
understood have purchased the NOV
ing picture apparatus and other fix
lures and have negotiated five
year lease on the building.
Mr.. j. N. Cason will be the mana
ger OF; the theatre and promises the
public of Abbeville and community
the benefit Of many years Of sue
cessful experience in the moving
picture business. Mr.. Cason comes
to Abbeville highly recommended Sas
gentleman and business man. Wei
come. " 15.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1916-09-06
Baby County's
First Election

Mccormick, Sept. 5.-McC Cormick
county participated in her first State
general election last Tuesday, dis
tributing approximately 1,150 votes
among the various candidates for
each office. Several of the candidates
for county office failed to file their
expense accounts at the time speci-
fled by the rules of the Democratic
party but were allowed to remain in
the second race by the Democratic
executive committee of the county.
Approximate total for the State
ticket in Mccormick county is as fol-
lows: For governor-Blease, $40;
Manning, 532; Cooper, 1888; Dun
can, s.. DesChamps, Is. For lieut.
enant-governor-Adams,2 1852; Be-
thea, 1853. For secretary of State
Dove, $50; Wightman, -495. For
State treasurerECarter, 1928; Nc
Laurin, 313. For railroad commits
sioner-Cansler, 357; Thrower, 1O5;
FAINT, 377; Hampton, 1907 Kelly, Sc.
For Congress Wyatt Aiken, 245;
Dagnall, SO; Dominick, 154; Horton,
g.; Tillman, 597.
For solicitor, 18th circuit-Asbill,
303; Cox, 2O6; Zimmerman, 623.
Those who will make, a second race
for county Office are:
Edmunds and Miller for sheriff.
Mccain and Talbert for clerk of
court.
Chamberlain and Lyon for super
visor. -
Sandes and Bell for probate judge.
Thos. j. Price was elected as su-
perintendent of education. .-..
F. C. Robinson was elected to the
senate without opposition.
Middleton defeated his opponents
and was elected as representative.
W. H. Parks was elected county
treasurer without opposition. .
C. W. Pennell was elected auditor
without opposition. B."
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1916-09-06
COOPER MEN RALLY ...
TO MANNING'S SIDE
Defeated Candidate for Governor
Whose Vote Will Decide Next El-
ection Comes Out Very Strongly
for the Reelection of Governor
Manning and His Leaders All Over
the State Pledge Him Their Very
Active Support.

Laurens, Aug. 31.-The Hon. Rob-
ert A. Cooper last night gave the fol-
lowing statement relatives to the
gubernatorial race: 81 am deeply
grateful to Che many friends in all
sections of the state who gave. me
their support in Tuesdays primary.
Notwithstanding the loyal support of
true and tried friends; I have been
defeated and the second primary will
be had with Gov. Manning and form
er Governor Blease as contestants.
Among those who gave me their sup
port are from supporters of these
two gentlemen and I am not unmind-
full of their preferences. I recognize
the right of every citizen to cast his
ballot for the man of his choice: /
know, too, that I have some friends
who think I should make no state
ment at all at this time, and I respect
their judgment highly, but cannot
and do not propose to evade stand
for what conceive to be. the best
interest Of my state. Without at
tempting to give my reasons in detail,
I believe I can best serve my state
at this time by supporting Governor
Manning. :: A man lin public life
should act according to the dictates
of his conscience and judgment with
out regard to the effect which his
Course may have upon his personal
political future, and should also for
get any wrong which may have been
done him when what he conceived as
his duty to his state is at stake. do
not presume to dictate to the friends
who voted, for me. They have SOW
ereign right to their ballot. I make
this statement as to myself for the
reason set forth above and further
that / may not be accused of political
cowardice or of sulling in nay tent"
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1916-09-06
COSTS LOTS TO HEAR RESULTS
Telegraph Tolls on Election Results
from Ell Paso Rather High for Tho
t.. County Executive Committee. a.

Anderson, Sept. Sit cost the
county democratic executive commit
tee exactly $s3.15 for telegraph tolls
to receive the results Of the election
from the Anderson county soldiers
now in camp near Ell Psso, Texas.
Instead of abbreviating the kilograms
the managers of election for the four
military organizations used superfu-
GUS words, and this ran up the tolls
to an amount at least twice more
than was necessary. County Chair
man Tolly said today that he sent
specific instructions to the military
organizations about reporting the
results, but that his instructions had
been disregarded. He will furnish
the organizations blank forms for re-
porting the results in the second pri-
mary election.
There were approximately 1876
votes cast on the Anderson county
ticket at Ell Paso, and news of the
election results from that place
came pretty high. And one report,
that from Co., K. did not arrive by
telegraph until this morning-too
late to be included in the results be-
cause the county executive commit
tee has already met and declared the
results. The votes cast by the mem
bers of Co. K. were few and would
pot change the results for any Of
fee. ,<rt..
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1916-09-06
TO BE ONE OF US.

Miss Belle Thomson has come to
Abbeville and will make her home
with us in the future. She is one of
the most widely known and most
successful welfare workers in the
state and Abbeville is fortunate in
having her come here. She will
make her home in the Superinten-
dents house at the mill village, with
her sister, Miss Cora Thomson, who
will teach the mill school. Miss
Thomson is pretty enough to look
after the welfare of some good look
ng young man. Many of our young
men are clamoring for her to take
some notice of them, even to reading
the Bible to them on moonlight
night, which would be in the way of
uplifting work.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1916-09-06
SETTLING DOWN.

The young people of Abbeville
have had a delightful summer, the
time being spent in dancing, picnics,
parties and house parties. The town
has been filled with pretty visitors
and the summer will long be remem-
bered as one of the pleasantest. The
young people are returning to their
homes and Abbeville girls and boys
are busy getting ready for college or
school. Abbeville will send an unu-
sually large delegation away to the
different colleges of the state.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1916-09-06
POSTPONE EXECUTIONS.

| Berlin, Sept, 4.-(Wireless.) AN
}fficial statement issued today says:
"The German emperor has ordered
postponement until after the war o,
the execution of all sentences impos.
ed for the punishment of French pris,
oners, both civilian and military on
accountof acts committed up to Sep
tember of this year."
The Oveseas News agency adds
"The newspapers state that this AZ
ton was taken as a result of a recip.
rocal argument with the French goF'
ernment."
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1916-09-06
A TRIP TO THE MOUNTAINS.

Mr.. and Mrs: ]. S. Stark, Miss
Fannie Stark and Mr.. John Mckee
motored to the mountains of North
Carolina last Thursday. They made
the trip in beautiful Haynes car
and had most delightful trip with
out any "punctures" or "blow-outs."
They stopped in Hendersonville, Ashe
Vile, Black Rock and Saluda.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1916-09-06
DISTINGUISHED VISITORS.

Mr.. and Mrs. J. w. Anderson, of
Florence, Mrs. R. L. Edmunds and
Miss Florence Edmunds of Sumter,
are in Abbeville visiting at the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. E. M. Anderson.
They made the trip through the
country in big seven passenger
car. This is their first visit to Alb
beville and they are receiving a'~arm
welcome and are being shown the
sights of the city. .,
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1916-09-06
OIL MAN DROWNED.

Thomasvafe, Ca, Sept. 4.-To be
drowned in a tank of gasoline wah
the unusual fate of Joel M. Walkerl
it is suppose&was taking the meas
urement of the tank when he fell in
and was drowned. The tank was an
5000 gallon one, and it would have
been impossible for, anyone to get out
alone. It was some hours before he
was missed and when found had been
\dead some time.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1916-09-06
HOME FOR A HOLIDAY.

Miss Georgia Edwards is at home
where she will spend two weeks Wis
iting her mother, Mrs. J. G. Edwards.
Miss Georgia has held the position
of private secretary to President
Johnson of Winthrop, for the past
year. ..- . ....
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1916-09-06

The friends of Gottlob Neuffer
will be delighted to know that he has
been recently promoted to the Office
of sergeant in the Machine Gun Com
pany of the First Regiment of South
Carolina National Guards now To-
Gated on the border. Any promotion
that comes to the Abbeville boys is
gratifying news to their friends at
home and every one congratulates
Gottlob on his good luck.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1916-09-06
VISITING IN AUGUSTA.

Mrs. M. H. Wilson, Mrs. James
Ferguson, Mrs. Sims Allen and Mr..
Henry Wilson are off this week for
Graniteville, where they will visit for
few days with Mrs. Lila Wilson
Buford. -
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1916-09-06
CHARMING OUR PEOPLE.

Our people have recently had a
rare treat in music in that Miss Hat
tie Brinkley, who is in the city visit
ing her sister, Mrs. Brinkley, has
sung in the Baptist church and in the
Methodist church on the past two
Sabbaths. Miss Brinkley has a sweet,
we'll trained voice and her music
chramed all her hearers. Miss Brink
ley sang also at the meeting of the
Bridge Club at the home Of Mrs.
Frank B. Gary.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1916-09-06
PREACHING FOR
THE PRESBYTERIANS

Rev. James P. Presley will preach
at the Presbyterian church Sabbath
morning. Mr.. Presley is pastor of
the Seceder church at Due West and
in coming to Abbeville will receive
q warm welcome.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1916-09-06
WHAT HE SAW IN NEW YORK.

Allen King is at home from the
Northern markets, where he went
with the Messrs Rosenberg, and as
sisted in the selection of their fine
Sstock of goods for the fall trade. Mr..
king says that he saw a lot of things
That one doesn't see in Abbeville,
chief among them being many young
women who wore "sox" held up by
fancy garters and not the modest
hose affected by the ladies of this
old town.