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The De Soto County news., 1916-02-24
COLONIAL TEA.
lFrom Saturdays Daily.)


\ very beautiful and unique affair
occurred yesterday afternoon at the
home Of Mrs. G. Y. Crawford, when
the Ladies' Friday Musicale gave n
Colonial Tea to the ladies Of Arcadia
At a little before $3.50. the hour of
beginning, the members Of the Must.
Gale, all Of whom were very attract
lively attired In the costumes Of the
old colonial days. began to arrive and
to assume their different duties f the
afternoon. Mrs. W. G. WCllcs rccoiv-
ed a silver Offering from the guests
as they arrived at the front door.
From there they passed down the re-
ceiving line, which was composed of
Mrs. G. Y. Crawford and Mrs. r.
NJ. Whlddcu. As the guests left .he
receiving line they were met by Mrs.
]. W. Ncscy. who escorted them 10
the punch bowl, over which Mrs. w.
+. Robertson and Mrs. ]. Z. Trice
presided for the first hour, and Mrs.
p. Vance and Mrs. II. T.. Carlton
the second hour.
Mrs. r. l.. Cline and Mrs. II. G..
Jones during the first hour. ana Mr..
w. ]. Downing and Mrs. II. y. Bell
during the second hour Of the after
noon pinned little hatchets on the
guests as favorS.
Tea was served all during the If
ternoon. Mrs. y. II. Gouchcr and
Mrs. G. II. Mitchell serving in the
first part, and Mrs. w. T.. Lcitnrr
and Mrs. John w. Burton in the last
part. The ladies were then led to the
dining table. which was artistic lily
decorated with cherry tree AMI a
George Washington hatchct. Hcrc
sandwiches, tea and punch were al.
SO served. The following ladies scrv-
cd in the dining room during the first
ana second hours Mcsdames Cravcns,
Ncwsome, Stevenson. Kards. Simmons,
II. 4. Smith. Garner.
The following delightful musical
program, which was in charge Of Mrs.
+. y. Trcadwcll, was rendered:
Chorus: America.
Trio: 4 Tc Secret Mnoret: Mc3-
danes Rell, Cravcns and Downing.
Reading: George and Martha Wash /.
ington; Mrs, J. w. Vcscy /
Vocal solo: old Folks at Home
Mrs I1uar Eornnr
Piano Solo: Prize Winners Quick .
Step: Mrs. G. H. Mitchell.
Vocal Duet: Juanita Mrs. W. L. |
Leitner and Mrs. L. u. Trcadwcll.
Chorus: star Spanglcd Banner.
Piano solo Last Rose Of Summers;
Mrs. NJ. II. Smith.
Piano Solo: Characteristic: Mrs.
II. L. Carlton.
Reading: As the Moon Rose: Mrs.
J. W. Burton.
Vocal Solo; Sweetheart; Mrs. n.
]. Wallace.
Quartctte: MaSsa's In the Cold,
Cold Ground: Mcsdamcs Hollings.
worth, Crawford Tricc and Steven
son.
Taken as a whole, this was one II
the most delightful social functions
by the ladies Of Arcadia in many days.
LOWNDES TREADWELL.
The De Soto County news., 1916-02-24

y. Russ. Verdict for plalntiff OF
Sl72 90 damages and S1O.0S as costs
j. a, Williams vs.. J. NJ. Miller,
Verdict for the plaintiff and damages
assessed at SIS 80.
The Security state Bank Of Fort
Ogden vs.. Arcadia Land x Improve.
mcnt Co. Verdict for paintin in the
sum Of S2G4. 81.
The Security State Bank Of Fort
Ogden vS. Arcadia Land X Improve.
ment Company. Verdict for plaintIn
I'm the sum Of S175. 80.
The De Soto County news., 1916-02-24

than the broadside fire OF the Queen
Elizabeth, Of the British navy, which
mounts eight Gftcen-inch rifles.
The Pennsylvania Is 600 feet long,
and will have full load dsplace-
mcnt Of nearly $4,000 tons. She is ~
per cent, completed, and will be ready
for delivery within a few months.
The De Soto County news., 1916-02-24
ARCADIA LITERARY CLUB,
From Thursdays Dallyo

The Arcadia Literary Club met on
Wednesday afternoon at the home Of
Mrs. Frank Hays. Mrs, Mary II.
Smith was leader,
Paper, Ignace Jan padcrcwski: by
Mrs. Hugh G.. Jones.
Reading. Downfall Of Poland: BY
Mrs. W. ]. Downing.
Family Customs in Fallen Serbia {;
Mrs. II. +. Carlton.
The Plight Of Poland: Discussed by
the Club.
story Telling: Mrs, sam Way.
The hostess served delicious sand
wlches and hot coffee.
The club adjourned to meet with
Mrs. Hugh G. Jones.
The De Soto County news., 1916-02-24

tract requirements.
The Pennsylvania, with her main
battery Of twelve fourteen-inch rifles
mounted In four turrcts ON the cen.
ter line, Is declared by naval experts
to be the most powerful sea fighter
ahoat. A broadside shell fire from
her big guns would weigh $1,000
The De Soto County news., 1916-02-24
EPISCOPAL CHURCH GUILD.
(From THU sday's Daily. \

IFrOm Thul SdaN7S D0lIy.'
st. Edmund's Guild held a most de-
lightful meeting at the home Of Mrs.
Il. b. Smith. A busy and profitable
afternoon was spent in work for the
sale to be held the oath day Of April.
Twenty-Five members answered to roll
call. and the visitors were Mrs. Gard
ner, Miss Gardner, Of Brockton Mass,
Mrs. Harvey Stanley, of Boca Grandc,
and Mrs. Pooser, of Apalachicola. Re-
freshments consisting Of strawberries
with cream and home made cakes
were served by the hostess.
The Washington times., 1916-03-21
ASKS HOUSE TOGET
MILK TO GERMANY
Congressman Emerson Re-
sumes Fight to Have Repre-.
sensations Made to Allies.

Congressman Robert !. Emerson. of
Ohio. renewed his efforts today to get
Congress 10 request the State Depart
mont 70 mako strong representations TO
the allies with n view TO getting ship
ments Of condensed milk through to the
babies OF Germany and Austria.
The renewed efforts OF Mr.. Emerson
were due TO the publication In this
country OF q London cable quoting
Lord Cecil Roberts as saying that the
movement started by Mr.. Emerson was
a German propaganda.
THE agitation In America for the ex-
port OF milk for babies 10 the most
dishonest and insincere feature OF the
propaganda which Germans have con-
Quoted In the United States" Lord
Roberts u quoted as saying.
Mr.. Emerson has asked a dozen or
more members of Congress who are in
terested In the movement TO hold q
conference over the situation, and this
probably will be held promptly. MIR.
Emerson has pending q resolution ask-
Ing the State Department to press ne
gotiations with the allies for the re-
inoval OF the embargo against ship
ments OF milk to Germany and Austria.
Not German Propaganda.
The Ohio member says his move-
ment IL not q German propa ganda. but
IL inspired by Humanitarian consider
ations. Thousands OF helpless infants,
he says. are dying In Germany and Aus.
The Washington times., 1916-03-21
Chassis $3.50

Sckley the Craftsman, says Craftsman fur
niu of the District handles both
excelenly and gives us fauteSS service" 'T
More than 5000 other M lines of business
the Auo Sales and Service Co., 1907 h ST. W., Washington
tory Branch the Autocar Company Amo Pa write for illustrated
The Washington times., 1916-03-21
Chess Champion Will
Play 100 Men At Once

Frank J. Marshall. chess champion Of
the United States since 1909, will en-
deavor TO establish new worlds rec
ord for simultaneous games tonight
whom he will meet I2O players IN a
match at the National Press Club
The present record for simultaneous
large field. open 70 ali comers. was
made In 1911 by II. Fahrni at Munich.
He played 100 boards, winning IS. draw
Lieut. Gen. Nelson A.. Miles will be
master Of ceremonies and will start the
play promptly at o'clock. Vice Presi-
dent Marshall and Justice Pitney, OF
The Washington times., 1916-03-21

iria because Of o ghortaRo OF milk. Mr..
Emerson says he was caiitiohsd whom
bia resoldtion was introduced that Ire
might be accused OF attempting to
arouSe sympathy for the central Dow-
Mr.. Emerson todnv received a Num-
Der Of kilograms from Germans and
others In New York. protesting against
The construction That has been given in
fim.giand to his efforts. -. 49,.
that 4 IL true tho Germans are IN
sympathy with thin movement to get
milk into Germany. why not7
Meeting IL Called.
II still believe our Government
should take the step ! have suggested.
A meeting OF twenty members Of the
House who are favorable to the reso-
luton have introduced has been called
and we are going to make every effort
to gee action on II by Congress"
The cabled statement OF Lord Rob-
erts quotes him as saying that this
campaign In all the more inexcusable
from the fact that Its sponsors are de-
liberately playing upon the finest mo-
tives Of a charitable people. The pos
sible distress and suffering Of babies,
no matter what their nationality, must
70 direct to the hearts OF your most
generous citizens without regard to
the direction of their sympathies in this
war"
II IL believed by Mr.. Emerson that
the State Department would be
strengthened In an effort 10 get sb,p-
ments OF condensed milk through to
Germany and Austria were Congress
to ask II to make special Representa-
lions to the allies In this respect.
The Washington times., 1916-03-21
German Admiral a Physical and
Mental Wreck From Brood
Ing Over Sea Tragedies.
BEGAN WITH THE LUsITANIA
Even Emperor William Was
Unable to Calm Self
Reproach Of Nays Chief.
BY WILLIAM G. SHEPHERD.

Dy 'VNAAISANh" ~ $1,000 AAANANASs
PARIS. March 2.--Adnlirsi Won Tlr-
pits has become a physical and mental
wreck by broodinR over the deaths Of
scores Of his clcscet friends in tho Ger
many navy. according 10 reports IN gen.
oral circulation In diplomatic and mill
tary circles In Lncernc and Berne.
A high Swiss military authority. who
credits the reports. gave me Poine In
formation that reached him recently,
Won Tlriitz.'' no said. ensembles
In sensitivcness the great Japanese
military leader. who, overwhelmed by
the memory OF voat losses OF Japanase
committed suicide uion the death OF
the late Jananese Emperor.
Full Of Self-Reproaeh.
Won Tirritz has died thousand
deaths since the war began. He has
babe farewell to hundreds OF splendid
young submarine officers, who went oft
to perish miserahlv under the water
The code amonz German Eiibmarinars
requires that they shoot themselves
when the stUation OF their boat be-
Won Tirpitz has pictured to himself
for such Is the MIXTURE Of his mem
tality-too MANY terrible under water
scenes involving his friends.
Tlrpitx fei. Himself ii"ing in 'AS world ord
OF horrors Even tho Kaiser himself
was unable tn calm his self-reproach.
Strain Became Too Great.
German military men say the LUST
tania incident was the beginning OF Won
Tirpitz's breakdown. He did not visit
the admiralty offices for three DAYS
after the liner and It's helpless human
cargo went down. Each new sinking of
passenger boat only increased his de-
preston.
His subordinates made Il a practice
The Washington times., 1916-03-21

with the appropriation BILL" retorted
Chairman Padgett.
The Philadelphia navy yard In n
small part OF preparedness" exclaimed
Mr.. Britten. Certainly IL In no more
important than the council Of national
defense, which the chairman held to he
this bill"
That was a legislative subject" said
Chairman Padgett.
We'll" said Mr.. Britten, picking IN
his hat. "Ill leave the chairman TO
conduct these hearings as he secs ht"
Mr.. Britten walked rapidly from the
room and the hearings proceeded.
The Naval Affairs Committed expects
to hear Secretary Daniels and Assist
ant Secretary Roosevelt before the end
Of the week. The testimony Of these Of
ficiais will practically close the hear
inss, which have been In progress since
the beginning OF the year. After the
bearings end II will require probably
two weeks to get the naval approprta-
ton bill ready for report to the House.
The Washington times., 1916-03-21
Veterans of Philippines
Back Mexican Invasion

The Eighth Army Corps. veterans OF
the Philippine service. elected the fol-
lowing officers last night: william A.
Hickey. president; Edwin o'Connor
secretary; Jerry Sullivan. treasurer;
Charles ]. Roberts. Edward McDevitt.
John c. OBrien. and Edward Carroll.
trustees.
The organization lauded the Presi-
dent for ordering troops into Mexico.
and the members signified their inten-
ton Of rallyinR to the colors SHOULD
affairs in the republic warrant sending
a larger force.
Endorsement OF the bill in Congress
Qualifying enlisted men to enter West
Point was given by the organisation.
The action of Commander-in-C Chief L.
c. Dyer, OF the United Spanish War
Veterans. and Gen. Oden 8. Lake. COM
mander of the Army and Navy Union.
In Offering the services of their organi-
zations In the Mexican crisis was conf
mended bv unanimous vote.
The Washington times., 1916-03-21

not &C. report the disappearance OF sub
marines unless Won Tlrpits demanded
TO know the whereabouts Of such and
such an undersea boat.
The strain became too much. Both
the foreign and German newspapers
the latter acknowledgements the
name OF Won Tirpitz with submarine
horrors. The thing became too per-
sonal.
Won Tirpitz was a man of maEnlfi-
cent physique before the war, but Il
simply broke him down"
The Washington times., 1916-03-21

tho Supreme Court, are among those
who have been invited 90 play.
The match, however, II open, and all
players OF Washington tire invited to
enter. Each Is requested 10 furnish Lis
own chess men. The boards will be
The Washington times., 1916-03-21

Lawson. valued at more than $4,000, was
filed in the Probate Court yesterday by
Gertrude Lawson through Attorneys
Maddox q Galley.
The estate includes cash amounting to
$2.244.45, stocks and bonds valued AT
$500, debts due the deceased agRregnt-
ing 5000 and a half interest in a col
lection OF Korean paintings and
ceramics and japanese prints.
The Washington times., 1916-03-21
Sister Asks Power to
Handle Sisters Estate

A petition for letters testamentary to
administer the estate OF her sister, Jean
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1916-03-15

Howard Chandler Christy, illus
trator, was walking down the street
when he was overtaken by dog
that began to snap at his heels. Its
mistress made no effort to call it off,
so he turned and gave the dog an
admonitory kick.
Brute! cried the woman, to kick
little defenseless animal! That
little creature is pet and is not
accustomed to such treatment. :"
Il beg your pardon, madam, +"
replied Mr.. Christy. l did not mean
to hurt your dog. But you should
have called him off,"
HE would not have hurt you,
replied the woman in a grieved tone.
He is pet"
Il did not care to be bitten by
him, nevertheless, madam, returned
Mr.. Christy. | am somewhat of a
favorite at home myself"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1916-03-15
Price Advancing.

Prices on practically all agricul-
tural implement are advancing by
leaps and bounds. Messrs. Stewart
& Kernaghan announce i'll their adj
vertisement that very soon a con-
siderable advance will be added TO
the price Of binders and mowers.
However on all orders placed now
they will make the old price, sub
ject to counlermand and too the
implements will not have to be paid
for until they are needed. What
better offer could farmers ask? Bet
ter see these popular hardware lner-
chants at once.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1916-03-15
Approaching Marriage An
nounced.

Miss Gladys Rives entertained
Saturday morning in honor of her
sister, Miss Maud Rives, and on
this very delightful occasion the
approaching marriage of the latter
to Mr. Bently Ward of Georgetown
was formally announced. 1t will
take place in the Baptist church
here on April IL.
Saturday morning the hostess
entertained with bridge, five tables
being arranged. The parlor and
dining room were beautifully dec
grated with cut flowers and ferns.
The most expert player Saturday
was Mrs. j. H. rompkins who was
awarded the frst prize. A prize was
also presented to the bride-elect. At
the close of the game, the guests
were invited into the dining room,
where four.course luncheon was
served. The place cards contained a
miniature hand-painted bride. After
leaving the dining room all enjoyed
the musical numbers that were beau
tifully rendered. Miss Rives' charm
ing hospitality will afford pleasant
memories for her gnests for many
years to come.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1916-03-15
Use Powdered Borax For Fly
Prevention.

Clemson College-A pint of pre-
vention in the form of powdered
borax is better than hundred fly
swatters when the aim is to relieve
the world of as large number of
house flies as possible. Experiments
made by the federal bureau of en-
tomology established the value of
powdered borax in fly prevention.
and Clemson College advises the
people Of this state to use it.
Horse and COW manures are the
principal breeding places of flies
and the fight on the horse fly
should begin there. To every eight
bushels of manure apply a heaping
pint measure of two cupfuls of or
dinary commercial borax, especial
ly about the outer edges of the pile,
using flour sitter or any fine sieve.
Sprinkle two or three gallons of
water over the manure when it has
been treated.
This borax treatment should be
given to fresh manure, Immediately
after it's removal from the stable.
Flies lay their eggs in fresh ma
nure. When the borax comes in
contact with the eggs, it prevents
them from hatching. The maggots
congregate at the outer edges of a
manure pile, so that most of the
borax should be applied there.
These directions apply especially
to horse manure, but the investi.
gators advise the same treatment for
fly eggs and maggots in other ma
nures aud also suggest applying
powdered borax to garbage and
other refuse. Water should be add
ed after borax Is applied.
Every house, especially every
farm house, should have screened
doors and windows. The use Of the
fly trap is another good measure.
But trying to prevent flies with
screens and traps it is pointed out,
is like putting buckets of water un-
der the holes to catch the water
when roof is leaking. The only
effective method of ridding place
of flies is to cut them off atthel
source, which viii in most cases be-
found to be the manure pile.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1916-03-15
HARDY'S HAPPENINGS.
Many Visitors Come aud go.
Bridges Need Attention.
Families are Moving
Away.

Sunday was lovely day but rea'
cold all day.
Mrs. DR.. r. L. McKie carried a
car full of her children and Mrs
Julia Townes to Augusta to attend
the musical concert Of Senor Ando,
negui.
Mr.. Drew Mealing took his fami,
ly to Curryton Sunday afternoon to
visit his father and sisters.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Townes
and baby visited her parents. Mr.
and Mrs. E. J. Barker of Curryton,
also Mr.. and Mrs. Milton Barker
and Mrs. Luta Baynon and Miss
Lila Bunch were visitors at Mr..
Evan Barker's Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Milton Barker,
Mrs. George Medlock, Mr.. Martin
Medlock and Mrs. Frances Townes
attended services at Sweetwater
Sunday.
We were glad to hear Mrs. julia
Hammond of Augusta has improv-
ed sufficiently for her sister, Mrs.
John Mundy, to leave her and go
home Saturday last.
We visited Mrs. Hammond the
Sunday before and was glad to find
her up. We met our friend Mrs.
Adiie Zimmerman at Mrs. Ham
monds' as we'll as Mrs. Mundy. We
are always so glad to see these Ia
dies and Sallie Hammond, so pretty
and jolly, also Miss Lucille Burkhal-
ter, another sweet young lady.
Mr.. and Mead Hammond and
baby visited Mr.. and Mrs. Harry
Bunch.
Mr.. Henry Medlock and Henry
j., spent the week in H'dge6eld.
Mr.. Medlock was on the jury.
Mr.. Geo. Med!ock, MIR. Henry
Cooper and Mr.. Herbert Bunch
went over Stevens creek Wednesday
and found the mud too deep and
sticky for Mr.. Gooper's machine.
The rain on Tuesday made plenti::
full. The roads are pretty bad 30
many holes that are deep and large.
There are or bridges in a
dangerous condition with some of
the boards broken and gone, leav-
ing large holes which might be the
cause of broken foot or leg of an
animal and that might cost the
county more than the repairing of
them would. We are jealous over
this side after hearing so much
about what grand work has been
done on the old Plank road. There
are very few cars that risk trying
to travel this way now. / wish we
could have such beautiful roads as
Richmond county Georgia. They
are so wide, and straight and 30
beautifully graded and drained.
Mr.. VIII Briggs and family have
been so sick with chills they have
decided to move this week down
near Belvedere on Mr.. James
Adams place. We hope they may
improve and get over the malaria.
Mr.. Ivy DeLanghter has been
very i'll TOR the past two weeks with
chills and has been taken to North
Augusta to his sisters, Mrs. James
Adams, where DR.. Walden can see
him each day.
Hardy's.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1916-03-15
Joe Grant Convicted of Murder
and Given Death Sentence.


the town of Johnston in April
1905. About four-ffths of those i'll
attendance were white people.
The unusual interest in the case
was aroused through the publicity
given Grant during the stubborn
fight which he made in the courts
of Pennsylvania resisting being
brought back to South Carolina for
trial. Through his attorneys be
fought the requisition of the gov
ernor of South Carolina upon the
ground that he would not receive a
fair trial and that he would be
violently dealt with.
Notwithstanding the congeated
condition of the court room the Or
der was perfect. The state estab-
lished the killing Of Mr.. burst by
Grant through two eye witnesses,
one white man and the other a
negro. Several other witnesses also
testified for the state. George w.
Nickerson, who at the time of the
homicide was boy ID years of age
and resided in Johnston, being now
a resident of Columbia, testified
that he saw Grant in charge of the
policeman aud Mr.. burst near
Grants barber shop and that Grant
pulled loose from the men, fired two
shots at burst and ran. The negro,
who was also al eye witness, testl-
fed as did Mr.. .Mickerson.
Mr.. burst died within three days
from the effects of the wound.
Joe Grant and two other witness
es testified in his behalf. He stated
that Mr.. burst and his brother
came to his barber shop and de-
manded the payment of a debt and
that they thrust him out of the shop,
threw him down on the sidewalk
and in the struggle he fired his
pistol at random in order to extri-
cate himself. He at once made his
escape, believing his life to be in
danger. Grant went first to Angus
ia for week and thence to Wash
ington, D. c., for three weeks, 60
ing finally to Philadelphia where he
has been for the past nine years.
Both sides completed the evil
dence Thursday afternoon and Fri.
day morning four arguments were
made TO the jury, the solicitor and
n. G. Evans speaking for the state
and S. McG. SimkiDs and S. NJ.
Smith for the defendant. Judge
Moore charged the jury as to the law
bearing upon murder and the jury
retired to the room about two
o'clock, returning verdict of gull
ty of murder in the first degree
about $3.50 O'Clock.
The counsel for the defense gave
motion for a new trial but this was
overruled b.; the court, the death
penalty being fixed by Judge Moore.
Friday, April IA, was fixed for the
electrocution of Grant. which will
be the 10th anniversary of the
homicide.
Late Friday afternoon Sheriff
Swearingen and Deputy Sheriff
Brunson carried Joe Grant to Co.
lumbia in an automobile, placing
him in the penitentiary. While en-
route to Columbia he talked freely
with the officers. He stated several
times and to different persons that
he preferred the electric chair to
being sentenced to life imprison-
ment at hard labor. lie. also stated
that he will not appeal to the su.
preme court but accept the verdict
of the lower court as final.
Joe Grant had Sl2 on his person
when he was carried to Columbia
and he gave that to Sheriff Swear
ingen with the request that it be
sent to his wife in Philadelphia.