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The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1919-04-24
ANOTHER NEAR-TRAaEDY.
Shifting Locomotive Hits Automobile
at Harrison Street Crossing,

4
There was another near-trs sedy at
the Harrison street crossing of the
Atlantic Coast Line Tuesday morning
when shifting engine struck an au-
tomobile driven by Rev. w. G. AL
len. ~.
The engine struck the front part
of the automobile, damaging the
hood and tenders and twisting the
running gear to an angle of 80 de-
grees or more. ~
Mr.. Allen was leaving the postof-
flee where he had been for his mail
and was returning home. The engine
was running backwards, coming from
the direction of the oil mill. A num-
ber of box cars on siding obstructed
the view OF the track and Mr.. Allen
did not see the engine until it was
almost upon him. He stopped the car
and threw it into reverse, but before
he could clear the track the engine
caught the front part of the machine.
In the car with Mr.. Allen was his
little son, but both escaped without
injuries.
There have been several accidents
and near-accidents at this crossing in
the past few months. Side tracks
parallel the main line on both sides
and when the sidings are full of box
cars it is impossible to see approach
ing trains. 1t is said the engine that
struck Mr.. Aliens car Tuesday morn
ing was running backward at the rate
Of Is miles an hour.
The railroad officials visited Dill
lon about two years ago and after
listening to the complaints of the cit
liens promised to consider the mat
ter of removing. the side tracks to a
point above the oil mill in order to
minimize the danger to traffic from
shifting engines, but the war came on
and the railroads went into the gov
ernment's hands and nothing was
done.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1919-04-24
MAY HAVE FLYING MACHINE
Efforts Being Made to Bring Fly ing
Machine to Dillon Saturday.

Mr.. James M. Sprunt is making an
effort to get an army airplane to come
to Dillon Saturday and give the
crowds an exhibition Of the latest
flying stunts. Mr.. Sprunt is in COM
munication with the authorities at
Camp Bragg, near Fayetteville, where
there are several airmen who have
agreed to come provided they can
get the consent of their superior Of
ficers. The distance from Dillon to
Fayetteville is So miles and the air
man Mr., Sprunt has been in commun
ication with says he can fly from, Fay
vile to Dillon in about 80 minutes,
and all he needs is authority to make
the trip. The only difficulty in the
way is the matter Of providing
landing place for the airman when
he gets ready to alight, but if the
airman can come landing place will
be provided!
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1919-04-24
Gone But Not Forgotten.

1t has pleased our Heavenly Faith
er to call from this earth our dear
mother, Mrs. L. A. Berry, who was
born March 81, 1889 and died April
8, 1919. Just as the sun was going
down she passed from this earth to
a home on high where no sickness nor
pain nor death can enter. She had
been a great sufferer for the past
five years and most Of the time con-
fined to her bed, but God bless her.
she called US to her bedside just the
day before she died and asked me to
come and help her to hear the sweet
music. Oh, how sad it is TO give up
a dear mother, but We must submit
to the will of God. l pray that our
Heavenly Father may give US the
strength to bear it.
A precious one from us has gone;
A voice we loved Is stilled;
A chair is vacant in our home,
Which never, never can be filled.
Her Daughter and Son,
Mr.. and Mrs. w. F. Rogers.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1919-04-24
Discharged Soldiers.

The following Dillon county sol
diers have been discharged in the
last ten days:
Frank Byrd, Fork, farmer, Daniel
Byrd, Fork, farmer, White Kerns,
Little Rock, farmer, Monts Jackson,
Dillon, farmer, Marvin Hyatt, Dillon,
farmer, VIM. Bethea, Dillon, student,
Carson Carmichael, Fork, student,
Richard Edwards, Dillon, Drug clerk,
Mike Heretis, Dillon, restaurant
clerk, James Hamer, Dillon, book
keeper, Harvey Hyatt, Hamer, cotton
mill worker, Andrew Dew, Dillon,
farmer, Allen Noodle, Latta, farmer.
Colored: .
Duncan McCallum, Dillon, farmer,
General Stafford, Dillon, farmer,
Mack Davis, Dillon, farmer, Oscar
Thompson, Dillon, farmer, David Be
thea, Dillon, farmer, Wilson Camp
bell, Fork, farmer, Jesse Newton, Dill
lon, laborer, Richard Swinney, Dill
lon, teamster, Nathan Jackson, Dill
lon, factory worker.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1919-04-24
A Zapata Story.

The stories they tell about him are
like those which are told Of Villa, the
bandit of the north. Here is one:
Zapata demanded tribute from rich
rancher. The fellow answered with
courtesies but no money. He woke
up next morning with Zapata at his
front door. He found himself the
next afternoon tied to a post in the
middle of a bull pen. his body out OF
reach, but his legs low enough to be
gored. Red cloth was tied around the
victims legs and soldiers were set to
torturipg the bull. The beast was
turned loose in the pen and saw the
red cloth on the post. Maybe you can
guess what happened. The flesh was
gored from the mans legs and he
died as he hung on t ,ost. Zapata
had taken the rancho wife to the
edge of the pen ana. made her sit
there and watch the torture of her
husband.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1919-04-24
Oak Grove.


Miss Kathleen Matheson, primary
teacher left for her home at Liberty
Hill Tuesday morning.
At preaching services last Sunday
T. E. Fore, r. Austin Hayes and T..
S. Fair were appointed a committee
to look after repairing and painting
Bethesda church. 1t was the plan at
first only to purchase new carpeting
for the church but as the building is
badly in need of repairs and repaint-,
ing additional funds were raised for
the latter given by the school here.
A large amount was raised to car
pet the church. This fund will be:
used for this purpose as soon as the
inside work of the building is finish
ed.
Rev. Wilson Hayes and daughter,
Mrs. Jackson of Marlboro county is
visiting at the home of the former.
Mr.. John David Hayes of Florence
after visiting relatives in this COM
munity, returned to his home last
week.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1919-04-24
1000 RAINBOW
.~N TROOPS RETURNING.
Nederlanden and Pocahontas Bring
ing Portions of Them.

Washington, April .21-About 1000
officers and men of the AID (Rain-
bowl Division sailed from Brest
April Is on the transport Leviathan,
fdue at New York April 25. Among
the officers on board are Major Gen.
George w. Read; commanding the di-
vision, and Brig. Gen. Douglas Mac
Arthur, commanding the s4th infan-
try brigade.
The transport LaTouraine, due at
New York April 27, has on board
twelve casual companies for various
states and 80 casual officers.
The transport Koningen Der~Neder-
landen, due at Newport News May 2,
is bringing the 117th ammunition
train complete of the Rainbow Divi-
sion; headquarters Hath engineers,
evacuation hospital No, .1S, ambu-
lance services sections Nos. 542, $50,
571, 603 and 601, six casual compan-
les of colored troops and nine white
casual companies and detachment
of 141st field artillery.
The transport America, due at New
York April %, has on board the
307th and 3OSth infantry and 154th
infantry brigade headquarters, all OF
the 77th Division, two casual COM
panies AZ. casual officers and six con-
lvalescent detachments. Among-the of
ficers on board are Major Gen. Fran
els J. Herman, travelling as a casual
and Brig. Gen. ]. Price commanding
the 154th, infantry brigade.
The transport Pocahontas, due at
Newport News MayS1, is bringing
the yheadQdarters medical detach-
ment, machine gun company, second
battalion headquarters and Compan-
les E, F, G, H, l., X, L, and M, of the
112th infantry; detachment Of the
l109th machine gun battalion both of
the 28th Division, detachments 1S9th
Iinfantry and l2Sth machine gun ba-
talon and 20 casual officers.
The transport Federal is due at
Newport News May with a few cas-
tuals.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1919-04-24

Rev. J@B. Weldon preached q very
interesting sermon at Bethesda Sum
day. hSsa
The Oak Grove School closed FIJI
day afternoon very unexpectedly to
the community.
Miss Kathleen Matheson will re-
turn to her home at Liberty Hin
this week. ~ v s
Miss Mary Page spent Sunday at
the home of Mr.sJ. M, Berry.
Mr. and Mrs. Everett Atkins spent
Sunday at the home of Mr.. J. C.
Hayes. ss
Mrs. Vernon Hayes entertained q
number of her friends Monday even
ing in honor of Miss Kathleen Math
eson. IS !. S fsff Z,
Mrs. Robert Dillon Of Bennetts-,.
vile is visiting her parents, Mr. and
Mrs. Linwood Fore.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1919-04-24
COUNTY NEWS {
AND HAPPENINGS
NEWsY LETTERS BIZ REGULAR
CORRESPONDENTS.
News Items of Interest to Hcrala
Readers, Ebb and Flow Of the
Human Tide. ~
Fork.

y
Misses Colleen Bethea and Bessie
Mcqueen of Columbia College are
spending Easter holidays at home.
Misses Emma Bass and Sallie Kate
Minus Of High Hill and Pleasant Hill
spent the week end with Mrs. Milton
Rogers.
Lamton Carmichael who is working
in Columbia is spending a few days
at home. : :
Mrs. H. P. Duhose has returned
home from an extended visit to Rarts
vile. -
DR.. and Mrs. T. w. Carmichael
and children Of Rowland and Mrs.
Rod Carmichael of New York visit
ed relatives in town Sunday. ~
Miss Lucille Bethea is spending
some time with her sister, Mrs. Jno.
Bethea of Hamer. ~
Miss Hattie Bryant of Lake View
spent the week end with her sister.
Mrs. Gurney Hayes. :
Miss Sadie Moore entertained Fri
day evenings In honor of Miss Ber-
tina Moore and Misses Spoon and
Tucker of Winston-Salen,, N C. A
very pleasant evening was spent by
those present. 80
Mr.. and Mrs. Calhoun OF Maxton
spent a few days last week with Mr..
~. w. Atkinson.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1919-04-24
Bringing Ehe Laymcn Together.

At the Presbyterian Manse last
Friday evening there was held the
second of serious of meetings in
augurated by Rev. W. B. S. Chand-
Ter for the purpose of bringing the
iaymen' of the various churches to-
gether in a social way. 1t was a very
pleasant occasion and those present
heard several Interesting and instruc-
tive talks on church topics. In addi-
tion to the regular program there
were talks by Dr. L.. r. Craig and
Mr.. James Hamer, Jr, who told Of
their experiences overseas. Mr.. Chand
ler presided and in introducing the
SPEAKERS touched on topics calculat-
ed to- inspire the laymen with a
deeper interest in the different
phases of church work in which they
were engaged. Particularly interest
ing was talk by Prof. Moore who
stressed the Importance of more ac-
tivity and earnestness in church
work on the part of laymen. Miss
Critz was present and added to the
pleasures of the evening with several
instrumental solos. After refresh
ments, consisting of cream and cake
had been served cigars were passed
around and the remainder of the
evening was devoted to the discussion
of the topics on the regular program.
The first of these meetings was
held last fall and it was Mr.. Chand-
ier's intention to hold them every
month, but the influenza epidemic
interfered with his plans. From now
en-, however, the meetings will be
held regularly every month. A pro-
gram will be arranged for each meet
ing and laymen of the different de-
nominations will be asked to make
short talks on church work. The
3primary object of the meetings Is to
bring the laymen together in a So
cial way so that they may know and
understand each other better, and the
ultimate object is to organize them
into great working body for the
moral and spiritual uplift Of the
community.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1919-04-24
ITALIAN PROBLEM
CAUSES GRAVE FEAR
APPARENTLY NO IMPROVEMENT
IN SITUATION.
President Wilson Irrevocably Against
Recognition Of Secret Treaty
of London.

Paris, April 1-Premiers Lloyd
George, Clemenceau and Orlando
met again this morning in M. Glenn
enceau's office and requested con-
sideration OF the Adratic question.
President Wilson again absented him.
self from the conference.
The second meeting of the council
twas held at o'clock. There was
manifest tension in all quarters over
the acuteness of the issue. Premier
Orlando was preparing to take a train
at 8 o'clock in the evening for Rome
to lay rhe situation before Parlia-
ment, and only few hours remained
to determine whether he, could carry
the reply which Italy awaited with in
tense anxiety.
Up to late hour no announcement
was made indicating improvement in
the situation, although final efforts
were still proceeding.
President Determined.
The Presidents visit to American
headquarters at noon lasted about an
hour. 1t was made clear that the
situation was serious and That the
Presidents determination was ire
vocably against any recognition of
the recret treaty of London on which
Italy largely bases her claim for the
eastern Adriatic coast. The delega-
tion gave its ;. full support to the
Presidents attitude.
In the meantime efforts to recon
cile the differences in the council pro-
ceeded with Premier Clemenceau and
Premier Lloyd George still hearing
the insistent presentation of Italy,s
claims by Premier Orlando. =
Pending receipt of information as
to the course of the Italian delegates
lin desiring to continue the negotia-
tions, the council will take no further
action on the subject,
No statement regarding the Adria.
tic issue has appeared, and it wassaid
that none would be issued today.
At the Italian headquarters it was
said that PREMIER Orlando had mot
left; for Rome and that be could not
go until he could take with him a
definite decision on the italian claim.
The council Of four will hear the
japanese delegates tomorrow on the
question of Kiao Chau.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1919-04-24
Services at the Methodist Church.

Main street Methodist church, DR.
Watson B. Duncan, Pastor. Sunday
school at 10 a. m.,, Mr.. w. Harry
Muller, Superintendent. Preaching al
IL a. m. and $3.50 p. m. by the pastor
Morning Subject: "The Great White
Throne" Evening Subject: What
Shall the Harvest Be-" At 4 p. m. a
special service for the children and
young people will be held All young
people are cordially invited to this
service. The Revival Services are
being we'll attended and much inter
est is manifested. The meeting will
continue through next week at least
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1919-04-24
AMERICAN LOSSES ON
ARCHANGEL FRONT
Nearly Two Hundred Men Killed and
Died of Disease.

Archangel, April 21-Since landing
on the Archangel front last Septem-
ber, the Americans have suffered
52S casualties. OF these 1876 were
fatalities, there having died of disease
or been killed 8 sofficers and 1877 men
The men wounded consists of IL Off
GERS and 800 men.
The losses of the Americans on the
north Russian front during the past
month have been extremely light as
most of the recent fighting has been
done either by the newly formed Rus
sian troops who are campaigning
bravely for the British.
According to the latest information
which is believed to be authentic, the
Bolsheyiki have given the freedom to
MOSCOW up to o'clock tonight to
Malcolm v Arnold of London, Ohio.
and Bryant r. Ryall Of Bloomfield,
N. J., two Y. M. c. A., secretaries
captured at Solshoie Oserk, and have
released and sent out of Russia by
way of Stockholm three of the IL AM
erican soldiers known to have been
captured. -
A total Of 43 American soldiers are
missing, but outside these IL men
and perhaps one other who is known
to be severely wounded in q hospital
near Soishoie Ozerki, the others are
still unaccounted for the Bolsheviki-
recently have been attempting to con-
vert prisoners to Bolshevism and
send them homeward. ).
Most of these Americans are believ-
ed to be in Moscow. According to in
formation received from Ryall and
Arnold, aside from being compelled to
stay in doors at night and to report
once daily to the police, they are be-
ing given their liberty in Moscow.
They are receiving pound of black
bread. some fish meat, tea, and sugar
daily and aresabie to exist on the
food.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1919-04-24
After Law ViOlatOrs.

Latta, April 21-The new mayor OF
Latta, T. w. Berry is causing trouble
among the gamblers and the sellers
and buyers of "bitters." In one haul
he brought in seven gamblers who
contributed $210 to the town treas
ury. One of the druggists violated the
ordinance which prohibits the sale of
"bitters" except on the prescription
of a physician and was fined 500 or
80 days.-The State.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1919-04-24
BRITAIN HAS
EXTENDED EMBARGO
AMERICAN WHISKEY TO GREAT
BRITAIN. ~
List of American Articles of Export
Upon Which Britain, Has
Placed Restriction.

Washington, April 22-British re-
strictions on commerce of the United
States in manufactured goods are be-
ing extended. Consul General Skinner
at London has just advised this gov
ernment by cable that no exports OF
American whiskey to Great Britain
will be permitted.
Great Britain's announced intention
or granting general license for the
importation of oranges also has been
changed. Mr.. SINNERS cabled report
on the further directions" of the
British board of trade these restric-
tiens: ~
Cotton embroidery, SO per cent OF
the imports of 1916.
Sole leather, absolute prohibition
until June 80, 1919.
Indian kip, absolute prohibition
until June 60, 1919.
Hand bags, purses, wallets and
similar articles, 25 per cent of 1916
trade.
Motor vehicles including motorcy-
cles, restricted until September 80.
1913, to so per cent of 1913 impor-
tations.
Whiskey, none from the United
States brandy, wine, liquors and Hol-
land-Geneva will be- permitted 20 GO
in.
Beer prohibition maintained.
Earthenware and kindred articles
to be admitted to the extent of l IL
per cent. OF the trade of 1913.
These concessions are reported by
Consul General Skinner:
General licenses, have been issued
for handmade lace, antimony ware,
Japanese lacquered ware. feathers
for bedding and down spirits pro-
duced in and exported from the part
of his majesty's dominions, brandy
liquors, Holland-Geneva, hairrTequisi-
ties and leather gloves.
Investigation following the receipt
of this report disclosed that no action
is being taken or expected to be TAX
en- in the, near future to obtain relief
for the American manufacturers, al
though it was pointed out that in
addition to the new article put on the
embargo list, as reported by the con-
sui general hundreds Of other Brit
ish trade restrictions operate to the
serious disadvantage of the Ameri-
can manufacturers.
Originally the British embargoes
were announced as necessary meas
ures to assist in the reconstruction OF
the allied countries. This explanation
was accepted by the United States
government, but it now appears that
the reconstruction" OF the allied
countries is to be continued indefi-
nitely. There will be no relief until
this government finds way to open
the markets of Great Britain or else
where for American manufactured
goods.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1919-04-24
EVERYBODY INVITED
TO ATTEND PICNIC
CITIZENS SHOULD UNITE IN CIV.
5 ING BOYS BIG WELCOME.
EyerN Soldier in the County is Urged
to Come and Bring His Family
and Friends.

The committee in charge of ar
rangements requests The Herald to
state that every citizen of the county
Is expected to participate in the wei
come which will be given the soidiers
at Dillon next Saturday.
The soldiers viii be the guests OF
the county and they are urged to at
tend dressed In their uniforms.
A feature Of the occasion will be an
cid time picnic dinner and each fam
ily is requested to bring basket full
of good substantial food. A commit
tee has been appointed to furnish re
freshments.
The celebration will be held at the
school house grounds where tables
will be erected and the food served
in picnic style,
Among the speakers who have been
secured for the occasion is DR.. DR., q.
w. Sykes, president of Coker College.
DIR. Sykes is one Of the best public
speakers in the state and has mes
sage well worth hearing.
4 The soldiers are requested to report
at the school house grounds where
they will fallSin line and then march
through the business section. The
line of march has not been decided
upon. but it is probable that it wall
be down to Railroad avenue; thence
down Railroad avenue to Main street
thence thro.yh Main street and up
to the Court House and thence back
to the school grounds.
Throughout the day the soldiers
will be shown special attention and
everything will be done to make
them enjoy the occasion. The rela-
tiyes and friends of all returned sol
diers and the relatives and friends OF
soldiers who have not returned are
specially invited.
Plans are under way for a welcome
to the colored soldiers and this ocea-
sion will be celebrated in the next
week or two. The eolored ministers
and school teachers of the, county
! will have the arrangements IN cnarSe
land everything viii be done to make
the returned colored soldiers feel
that the service they rendered their
country in its hour Of need is appre-
ciated. This date win be announced
in an. early issue of The Herald.
= The committee in charge of ar-
rangements is particularly anxious to
impress upon the people that the cell
ebration to be held Saturday is a
county affair in which every citizen
Of the county is asked to participate.
Don't wait for a personal invitation.
The invitation is extended to every
citizen and it is to be hoped there
will be great outpouring of the
people to show the boys how deeply
the home folks appreciate the SER
vices they have renderd and the sac
rifiees they have made for humani-
/. ty's sake.