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The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1906-02-07
25.CENT COLUMN.

WANTED:-A few more girls to make
overalls. Machines by power. Nice
and pleasant work. Some girls now
making over $3.50 per week. Crescent
Co. IF.
NOTICE Fridays will be our day for
ginning cotton, either at Hudgens' Gin
merry or at Oil Mill. r. II. Hudgens,
Manager. 25-4t.
For SALE Corn in the ear. Will
make it to your interest to see me be-
fore buying. w. u. Barksdale, Lau-
rens, S. G.. 25-7t.
FOR SALE Pure Berkshire Pigs,
delivery about 18th February. Also lot
Fodder, Peavine Hay, and Cow Peas.
Apply to H. S. Wallace, Gray Court,
South Carolina. 27-1t
FOR SALE-Fine Berkshire Sow,
will farrow about first of April Apply
to l.. S. Bolt, r. F. ID. No. 5, Laurens,
South Carolina. 27-1t
SCHOOL OF STENOGRAPHY AND
lTYPEWRITING On March 1, Miss
Lillian F. lrby will open school of
Stenography and Typewriting in the
elegant new rooms over the Peoples
Loan and Exchange Bank. Miss 1rby
is graduate of the College for Women,
Columbia, and of McFeat's Business
College, in which she taught for several
terms with fine success. Those desiring
to attend this school should apply to
Miss Irby at once for terms, etc, as
she can take only a limited number. 26.4
The big Mill End Sale has closed and
we are busy taking stock, We find
many odds and ends that we will con-
tinue to sell at great sacrifices. Come
to our store to supply your needs. We
always have the reliable kind. Davis,
Roper e. Co.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1906-02-07
0wens--.Owings.

Miss Maud Owens, the charming
young daughter of Mrs. S. e. Owens of
this city, and Mr.. John B. Owings, son
of Mr.. Thad P. Owings and popu-
lar young business man of Gray Court,
were married Sunday morning, Feb.
a at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Earl
Owens, near Barksdale, the ceremony
being performed by the Rev. j. F. An
derson of Gray Court.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1906-02-07
COUNTY TEACHERS MEETING.
Programme Announced for the Next Meet.
ing February 18th.

Following is the program of the Lau-
rens County Teachers Association which
meets in the court house, Saturday.
February IL, at II O'Clock:
1. The Rotation and Revolution of the
Earth and the Effects of Each. Prof.
N. M. Salley.
2. What are the Prevailing Directions
of the Winds on the Different CONT
nents, and How do they Effect the
Climate of Each?-Prof. G.. II. Ligon.
3. Locate the Principal Elevations of
the Earth's Surface and Show How
They Effect the Climate of Places near
them. Prof. A. Q. Rico,
All white teachers in the county are
expected TO attend
B. Y. CULBERTsoN,
For Executive Committee
Coughs and colds, down to the ver,
borderland of consumption. Weld to ~,
soothing healing Influences Of nv
Woods Norway Pine c,,,.,,s III
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1906-02-07

Attended GreenvilIe Medical Society.
Drs. j. j. Bpozer, II. E.. Hughes, W..
ID. Ferguson and Isadore Schayer at
tended the annual meeting of the Dis
trict Medical Association which was
held in Greenville Monday.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1906-02-07
County Licenses for Hawkers and
PeddIers.

AS provided by law, the Board of
County, State of South Carolina, at it's
regular meeting held on Tuesday, the
2nd day of January, A. ID. 1906, fixed
the following licenses on Hawkers and
Peddlers doing business in the county
during the ensuing fiscal year:
For Foot Peddlers, 500
For Peddlers with one horse
wagon, 40. 90
For Peddlers with two horse
wagon, 100
Ranges, for first wagon, 5000
And for each additional wagon, 4O.O
For vending Clocks, for the
first wagon, 5000
And for each additional wagon 30. 90
For vending Lightning Rods,
for the first wagon, 5000
And for each additional wagon, 30 90
For Vendors of Spectacles,
on foot, 1900
For Vendors of spectacles,
with team, Or. 90
Peddling Sewing Machines,
for the first wagon, 1000
And for each additional wagon 5000
Peddling Pianos or Organs,
for each one horse wagon, 10000
Peddling Pianos or Organs,
for each two horse wagon, 10000
Ali licenses to be issued by the Clerk
of Court and to be i'm force until the
3lst of December A. ID. 1906.
III. b. HUMBERT,
County Supervisor, l.. C.
j. ID. Mock, County Clerk.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1906-02-07

ls It burn? Use DR.. Thomas Ec-
iectrlc Oil: A cut? Use DR.. Thomas
Eclectric Oil. At your druggists,
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1906-02-07

We have just received a solid car of
tables, safes and sideboards. These
goods were bought on an old contract
which will enable us to sell them from
than you will find them at any other
place. S. M. e. u. II. Wilkes & Co.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1906-02-07
REPORT OF THE CONDITION OF

The National Bank of Laurens, at Lau-
rens, in the State of South Carolina,
AT the close of Business, January
10Th, 1906.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1906-02-07

Dyspepsia bane of human existence.
Burdock Blood Bitters cures it, prompt
~, permanently. Regulates and tones
the stomach.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1906-02-07
Cross Hill Personals.

Cross Hill, Feb. 6. Mrs. jamie Nc
Swain is visiting in Newberry.
Mr.. and ldrs. Clarence Starnes of
Lota visited relatives here this week.
Mrs. Benton Fuller and Mrs. Sam
Turner are in Greenville visiting friends.
Miss Marie Leaman went to Green
wood Friday.
Miss Blanche Pinson returned to Win
throp Tuesday.
Miss Carol Chase, who has been visit
ing Miss Lizzie Carter, left Friday.
At 1890 Sunday the store of Hamil-
ton & Smith was completely destroyed
by fire.
Mrs. John H. Miller isin Columbia on
a visit.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1906-02-07

RESOURCES:
Loans and Discounts $67, 7,612. 81
OVerdrafts, secured 1873. 80
u. S. Bonds to secure
circulation $4,000. 90
Premium on u. S. Bonds 1000
Bonds, securities, etc. 7,111.27
Bank. house, furniture & fix. 1891. SO
Other real estate owned $3.50. 90
Due from National Banks
not reserve agents 800. 16
Due from ap'ved reserve agents a, 548. 81
Checks and other cash items 39.41
Notes of other National Banks ,225.0 90
nickels, and cents 1921
Lawful Money Reserve in Bank viz:
Specie $8,766.95
Legal tender notes 2,370.O0
11,136.95
Redemption fund with U. S.
Treasurer Is per cent. of
circulation) 10000
Total $123, ,645. 80
Capital Stock $63, 900. 90
Surplus fund 12,600. 90
Undivided profits, less ex-
penses and taxes paid 2,145. 65
Natal Bank notes outstanding 13, 300. 90
Due to other National Banks 3,053. 08
Due to State Banks and Bankers 880.99
Dividends unpaid 476. 90
Individual deposits subject to
check 24,799. 80
Time certificates Of deposit 1890. 90
Total $123, ,645. 90
State of South Carolina, County of Lau-
rens, IS:
/, Jno. Aug. Barksdale, Cashier of
the above named bank, do solemnly
swear that the above statement is true
to the best of my knowledge and belief.
JNo. AUG. BARKsDALE, Cashier.
Correct - Attest:
INo. A. BARKsDALE,
II. f. PosEY,
j. G.. owINGs.
Directors.
Subscribed and sworn to before me
this 9Th day of February, 1906.
G. G. FEATHERsToNE, (SeaD
Notary Public.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1906-02-07

Only one remedy in the world that
will at once stop itchiness of the skin in
part of the body; Doan's Ointment.
At any drug store, so cents.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-04-21
OFFICIAL MESSAGE
RECEIVED BY THE
WAR DEPARTMENT

WASHINGTON, April 20.--The fol-
lowing telegram was received by the
war department shortly after II o'clock
this forenoon from General Funston:
Burned district now approximately
as follows:
From water front up Broadway to
Mason street, thence south to Cali
fornia street. thence to Jones, thence
diagonally to Van Ness and Golden
Gate avenues
"All this line now actively burning
Fire on following line practically out:
From Van Ness west to Golden Gate
avenue to Fillmore, thence south to
Market, thence on irregular line to
Valencia and Twerty-sixth, thence ir-
regular line east to bay.
Indications are that active fire line
will advance west to Van Ness and
north to Union and Montgomery ave-
nue.. About 100000 people homeless.
Everything quiet. Troops co-operat-
ing with police.
Famine seems inevitable. All large
supply stores burned. Most energetic
efforts from outside only can prevent
frightful suffering. Weather now fine
and ii is expected to remain so. l re-
quest that everything possible be done
in the way of food supplies. tentage
and blankets. No more troops needed
at present"
Los Angeles herald., 1906-04-21
OIL TANKS EXPLODE
At NINTH AND
SANTA FE
LIVES OF MANY FlREMEN
ARE ENDANGERED

Fire broke out at 2:50 Saturday
morning in the Demsmore & Stabler
Oil company at Ninth and Santa Fe
streets.
The workmen were drawing hot
asphalt from the tank and in some
manner portion of the heated fluid
struck the ground and an explosion
ensued.
None of the workmen were close to
the flames and so far as known no one
was injured.
The fire was quickly communicated
to the other oil tanks in the yard and
within ten minutes the great reservoirs
were in flames.
At o'clock every building in the
ward with the exception of the pump
house boiler rooms was a seething
meal storm of flame.
The fire department responded
promptly and succeeded in reverting
the flames from crossing the streets
and igniting tanks and warehouses of
At o'clock the fire was still burning
f1ercely.
At 4:20 fifteen firemen and workmen
from the oil refining plant were en-
dangering their lives digging trenches
to keep the overtlowing oil from being
ignited by the flames.
The entire plant with the possible ex-
ception of the engine house is doomed
to destruction.
The loss will reach fully 100000.
Covered by insurance,
Los Angeles herald., 1906-04-21

marriage was Miss Therese Alice Fair
of California, daughter of Senator
James G. Fair and sister of Mrs. Van
derbilt, jr., and who was prostrated
Yesterday at her Fifth avenue home
over the anxiety for her relatives and
friends and the loss of a great part ot
her fortune in tn San Francisco dis
aster.
1t was only recently that Mrs. Oelrichs
traded her Fairmont hotel for the Rialto
and Crosby buildings. Both these build
ings are near the corner of Mission and
Montgomery streets and both are re-
ported to have been demolished.
Mrs. w. X. Vanderbilt, jr.. who
owned four hundred houses on Mission
street, is now at her home at Great
Neck. l.. l.
She has tried to communicate by teie-
graph with her relatives and friends but
to no avail. 1t is said that all tne
houses she owned have been destroyed.
None of them was insured.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-04-21
KANSAS CITY SENDS
TWO CARLOADS OF
NEEDED PROVISIONS

F<ANslAS CITY. Aprff 2e,--The man
ufactufers and merchants of this city
last night telegraphed the mayor of
San Francisco that it was arranging TO
send two carloads of provisions free of
charge to the homeless people of the
stricken city and the provisions will be
sent as soon as Mayor Schmitz is heard
from.
Mayor Beardsley last night received
a telegram from the governor of Cal
ifornia stating that the people of San
Francisco are in sore distress and ask
ing that the people of Kansas City send
a trainload of provisions Immediately
Mayor Beardsley called a meeting of
the leading business men of the city
and n plan was devised by which the
train could be furnished and sent to
San Francisco with the greatest expedl-
ton.
The business men of Kansas City last
night subscribed $4,000 for the San
Francisco sufferers and an effort will
be made to increase the amount to $40,-
COO by Saturday.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-04-21
ODD FELLOWS TO
SEND SUPPLIES TO
MEMBERS FAMILIES
BY Associated rress.

OAKLAND. April 2o.-W. w. Phelps
grand master of the I. o. o. F.. has ar
rived in Oakland and opened temporary
headquarters.
He has issued an appeal for aid to
every lodge in America and special
request to- the lodges of California out
side of the stricken area.
The general relief committees of San
Francisco will have charge of render
ing relief to every member of the order,
his wife and children.
The entire receipts for relief will be
sent to the Hon. f. B. Ogden, grand
warden, whom the grand master has
appointed as special disbursing officer.
Committees have been appointed and
a thorough organization has been af-
fected whereby the relief obtained from
the 100000 members of the order will
be distributed.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-04-21
MORE DESTITUTE
REFUGEES COME
TO LOS ANGELES

Eight men, five women and three
children, refugees who escaped from
the stricken city of San Francisco
reached Los Angeles this morning at
4 o'clock, penniless, heartbroken, home
less and all but starved from the lack
of food.
Members of the party tell heart
breaking, soul-stirring stories of the
terrible earthquake which shook San
Francisco from its foundation, as well
as of the worlds greatest confiagration
which followed
Aft erleaving the doomed city without
a dollar, yea, even without a five-cent
piece to their names, the members of
the party which reached Los Angeles
this morning, walked fifteen long.
weary miles to a small station, where
the boarded a Los Angeles train and
were brought to this city
Good Cheer Awaits Them
But even for these homeless people
there was good cheer awaiting them
in the City Of the Angeles. Food was
theirs for the asking. Shelter was
provided in less time than it takes to
write this story.
In short, philanthropic citizens saw
to it at once that everything they
might need was theirs. And today, to-
morrow and for weeks, If need be, they
will be cared for, as will hundreds and
thousands of other refugees who have
suffered Just as great loss, upon their
arrival.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-04-21
MARK TWAIN MAKES
APPEAL AT NEW YORK
FOR THE SUFFERERS
BY Associate Press.

BY Associated Press.
NEW YORK. April 2o.-After an ad-
dress last night before a large audi
ence in Carnegie hall for the benefit
of the Robert Fulton Memorial asso-
citation fund, Mark Twain stepped to
the front of the stage and said;
LET me add this final word | offer
an appeal in behalf of that multitude
of that pathetic army of fathers,
mothers and helpless children, sheltered
and happy two days ago, now wander
ing hopeless. forelorn and homeless
victims of immeasurab BILE disaster.
II say | beg of you in your heart and
with your purses to remember San
Francisco, the smitten city"
Los Angeles herald., 1906-04-21
REFUGEES FLOCK
ACROSS THE BAY
ESTIMATED THAT 100000 ARE
NOW IN OAKLAND
Every Street. Every Dooryard and
Every Vacant Lot Is Filled
With Homeless
Families
By Associated Press.

By Associated Press.
OAKLAND. April 20.-To feed and
house the unfortunate people of San
Francisco who have suddenly been be-
reft of their homes and means of live
lihood is calling forth the best eff
fort of the people of this city.
1t is calculated that at least 200 900
people have come to this side of the
bay and are now distributed among the
homes of Oakland, Alameda and Ber-
kelley. While hundreds have found
lodging with friends, there are count
less poor who are dependent upon char
ity.
Planning System OF Distribution
The work of evolving a system for
supplying the immediate wants of the
people Is a matter that is now in the
process of organization. To get some
sort of scheme whereby those In
need can get the necessities of life is re-
ceiving the attention of Governor Par
dee, his staff. Mayor Mott and the To-
cal city government and civic organ
izations.
1t Is the general belief, however,
that despite all efforts there is going to
be great distress and that actual star
walton stares many in the face unless
immediate and whole-souled aid is
Forthcoming.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-04-21
DesolationIs Everywhere
Apparent in the
Stricken City
Golden Gate Park Becomes the Tenn
porary Home Of Thousands of
Refugees Whose Courage Is
Marvellous
BY ARTHUR wELsHANs

special TO The Herald.
OAKLAND, April 20-The flames
have been conquered and the pail of
disaster is now lifting from the ruins
of San Francisco. leaving bare to the
gaze Of the world specter of desola-
tion such as the people of the United
States have never before witnessed.
The flames were checked north of
Telegraph hill, the western boundary
being along Franklin street and Cali
fornia street, southeast to Market
street.
The flremen checked the advance of
flames by dynamiting the DR.. Rixford
and the Hotaling residences and then
back firing. ....
Many times before had the firemen
made such an effort, but always pre-
'viously had they met defeat.
Means Little for the City
But success at this hour means little
for San Francisco.
1t stands for but the conquering Of
flames after the battle had been lost
Long ere the final struggle came San
Francisco had perished. it's greatness
had been lowered, it's future terribly
biighted. The flames are still burning
ntfully about the city, but the spread
of fire has been stopped.
Means the End of Losses
1t is the end of losses, but for many
days there will be smoke to carry its
message aloft into the skies, and for
months there will be the ruins to bring
reminder of the holocaust.
Oakland has become the nearest and
the logical place of refuge for the
homeless thousands. who are leaving
the doomed city across the bay by
every boat.
Tonight 10000 homeless ones are find
ing shelter and comfort in churches,
halls and private residences of this
city.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-04-21
IMPOSSIBLE TO
SEND MESSAGES
EVEN IF FORWARDED DELIVERY
CANNOT BE MADE
San Francisco Citizens Scattered In
All Directions and Army Of Mes.
senger Boys Would Prove
Inadequate

BY Associated Press.
SAN FRANCISCO, April 20.-The de-
livery of telegraphic, messages from
outside points to people in San Fran
cisco is an impossibility.
The messenger service of both the
big telegraphic companies no longer
exists.
Even had the companies an army of
messengers they would be of little value
for the reason that the people are
scattered far and wide and a journey
from the ferry building to the West
ern addition, or to the refugee camps
consumes many hours.
Automobiles Used
Most of the automobiles have been
pressed into the service of the police or
military authorities and these have
but one circuitous route from the one
telegraph station at the water front to
municipal headquarters and the un-
swept western portions.
This is by way of the northerly wa
ter front line. Nearly every other
street has been made impossible by the
fallen portions of buildings.
The only wire running out of San
Francisco, that of the Postal company,
was accidentally cut this morning by a
workman on the cable wharf and for
hours the city was again cut off from
outside points.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-04-21
TELEGRAM FROM
NEW MEXICO SAID
TO BE MERE HOAX
BY Associated Press.

TRINIDAD, Colo. April 20.-A report
reached this city today in a dispatch
to the Chronicle News from Folsom,
N. NJ, signed B. r. Ran, that an earth
quake had occurred there and that
Mount Capulin was in eruption Ran
is not known here. The Colorado &
Southern agent at Folsom, in answer to
a telegram of inquiry wires as follows
to the chief train dispatcher here:
Can see no smoke here. Mount
Capulin looks same as 1t always did
See no cause for alarm. Believe rumor
a hoax. Did not feel any earthquake
shocks here. SO far as 1 know there
were none"
Mount Capulin is 100 miles south of
Trinidad.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-04-21
GOLDEN GATE PARK
is SCENE OF MANY
UNWRITTEN STORIES
pY HERALD STAFF CORRESPONDENT

RY CORRESPONDENCE
SAN FRANCISCO, April 20.-Golden Gate park,
monty Franciscos great playground has become
hospital nursery for countless thousands Man will
never be able stories be found there tonight
will be able paint the pictures revealed
from hour to hour.
everywhere but they far from sufficient to
house the tongs of refugees Whole families rich and poor
the uneducaed Americans and and
men from every nation in the world are there.
During the afternoon five babes first the light of day in
Golden Gate park Every has been the mothers
and great for big hearted and
medical attention and at the COM
mand of all such
Years when San Francisco will have risen
though from the dead and who were born in tent
will command the attention OF the world
as they what their parents have revealed to them about
the circumstances surrounding their birth.
Tomorrow other thousands will enter the park Some OF
them never again alive for the pretty swards
represent hospital for the sick injured and dying and the
light will go from hundreds of lives just many babes
will first cry the first earthly sound OF every
thing human, in the great tent city. .......... ;.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-04-21
REPORTS HONOLULU
SLIPPING INTO
THE BRINY DEEP
Ry AssocIated Press.

By Associated Press.
SAN FRANCISCO, April 20.-The
Oriental liner China arrived in port to-
night.
A report which cannot. be confirmed
Is to the effect that the wireless tele-
graph system at Diamond Head, Homo
lulu, was In brief communication with
the China this afternoon and reported
that Honolulu was slipping into the
sea.
Little credence is placed in the above
report, which may be one of many
rumors which have been spread since
Wednesday,
Los Angeles herald., 1906-04-21
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INNOCENT PEOPLE SHOT

SAN FRANCISCO, April 20
The soldiers, worn down and
thirsty, broke into saloons to get
water or liquor to brace them up.
Many of them got drunk and the
result was TINT they shot many
innocent people.
That is a simple truth. And
yet the soldiers are not all 10
blame. They are on constant duty
and are worn out.
Liquor that ordinarily would
stimulate intOxicates, and therein
lies the trouble. They have not
enough food and no water. The
militia of the state should be
rushed to San Francisco 10 relieve
them.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-04-21
GOVERNOR PARDEE
THANKS NATION FOR
IMMEDIATE RELIEF
BY Assc ciated Press.

WASHINGTON, April 2O.-The Cali
fornia delegation is in receipt of the
following telegram from Gov. Pardee;
''OAKLAND, April 20.-California
delegation, care of Hon. ]. r. Know
land, house of representatives Thanks
of people of California for nations gen.
erosity. Give my personal thanks to
each member of delegation and tell
Kahn that Mrs. Kahn Is safe and we'll"
Senator Perkins received the follow
ing telegram from Gov. Pardee:
"All of California applauds nations
generosity. Three hundred thousand
homeless"
Los Angeles herald., 1906-04-21
PEST|[ENCE THREATENS STRICKEN CITY


buildings on the west side of Van Ness
avenue. This would seem to assure the
safety of what remains of the western
addition. 1t is the only point OF ex-
posure to which this section of the city
was subjected. AS much of the fire de-
partment as could be collected was as
sembled to make a stand at this point.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-04-21
WATER REACHES A
TEMPERATURE OF 1853
DEGREES FAHRENHEIT

CHEYENNE, Wyo., April 2O.-A spe-
cial to the Tribune from Saratoga,
Wyoming, says that the temperature of
water in the hot springs at that place
is now 1853 degrees, or twenty degrees
hotter than ever known before.
The heat is continually increasing
since the eruption of Vesuvius
Los Angeles herald., 1906-04-21
CONGRESS MAY BE
ASKED TO DOUBLE
APPROPRIATION

WASHINGTON, April 2O-Secretary
Taft, while testifying before the canal
committee, read a message from the
war department that another milf n
dollars of money is needed to buy sup
plies for San Francisco sufferers. The
secretary, after reading the message,
said:
I'VE have already contracted for ST.
10000 worth of stores and expenses in
cident to the work. This message, Of
course, should go to the house at once"
He said that he would send it there
for action.
IF am guilty of an impeachable Of
fense (referring to the law prohibiting
expenditures in excess of appropria-
tions) in connection with this disaster,
1 shall crave your Endorsement of my
course he said in explanation of his
desire to do everything possible for the
sufferers without delay
Congress will acquit you," said Sena-
tor Taliaferro, and others assented feel
Los Angeles herald., 1906-04-21
THIRD HOLIDAY IS
DECLARED BY THE
CHIEF EXECUTIVE

SACRAMENTO April 2o,--Gov Par
dee today issued proclamation declar-
ing tomorrow Saturday legal holi-
day. 'in the interest of public welfare"
and In consequence no legal business
can be transacted and all banks win
remain closed