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The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1908-06-03

S6Sha
5S%ssSs
II draft Of our ThdCtt0n beer qOtU do
yoI more good than UnytIttng."
should have been on my manners in
stead Of on such faroM things as en-
pcrors and their love affairs"
He began hcwing at the big loaf rs
If it were an enemy to be conquered.
And there were few in Rhaeta who
had ever seen those dark eyes so
bright.
81 like ham and bread cut thin,
please" said the princess. There;
that's better. I'll sit here II you'll
bring the things to me, for 1 find that
I'm tired, and you are very kind"
"a draft of our Rhactlan beer will
do you more good than anything" sug-
gested the hunter, taking up the plate
of bread and ham he had tried hard to
cut according to her taste, placing it in
her lap and going back to draw tank
ard Of foaming amber liquid from q
quaint hogshead in Il corner.
But Virginia waved the froth crown
ed pewter away with n smile and q
pretty gesture. "My head has already
proved not strong enough for your
mountains. Pm sure it isn't strong
enough for your beer. Have you some
nice cold water?"
The young man laughed and shrug-
ged his shoulders. "Our water here is
nt only for the outside of the body"
he explained. "To us that's no great
deprivation, rs wore all true Rhae
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1908-06-03

If you arc in need Of Nice Mon.
mcnt for loved ones ! ann prepared to
lurnlsh l, TO You al very reasonable
prices. Soc me-
j. WADE ANDERSON iaUf.us *. G..
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-16
CHICAGO MAN LAUNCHES
CRUSADE AGAINST CATS

By Associated Press.
CHICAGO, May 15.-Rockwell Sayre,
lover of birds and bitter foe of the
feline tribe, has placed price upon the
head of every cat in Chicago.
Drawing the concentrated wrath of at
least two aristocratic cat clubs, and
unmindful of the tempest that may be
expected from individual connoisseurs,
Mr.. Sayre has offered the following
bounty:
For the first 100 cats killed. 10 cents
each.
For the second largest number 81.
For the third largest number. 81.
This offer, which holds good until De-
cember, is made in a letter published
today by Sayre, who is dealer in farm
land. In it he says: Cats have more
diseases than children. Carry con-
tagious diseases from house to house,
suck baby's breath, scratch children's
eyes out. put fleas into homes and hair
into coffee and Victuals.
Robins come to us and sing in the
spring, hop on our lawns. Our cats kill
them promptly because they are the
easiest prey; before summer is gone
each year we have no robins, or nearly
none. Our cats kill many a robin while
Kidding our lands of bugs and worms to
feed her young; then the little nest
lings starVe to death while waiting her
return. We call ourselves Christian peo-
pie and foster cats while they kill
many robins. Are We?'
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-16
vREELAND CURRENCY BILL
REFERRED TO COMMITTEE
Senator Aldrioh Promptly Substitutes
His Bill In Amended Form and
1t Is Passed by the
Senate


BY Associated Press.
WASHINGTON, May 15.-The Vree-
land currency bill which was passed by
the house yesterday was delivered to
the senate today, and at once sent TO
the committee on finance. Senator Aid
rich promptly made a report from his
committee, substituting the Aldrich bill
in an amended form for the house
measure, and in that form IT was
passed by the senate. This action
threw the bill into conference and an
effort was made to reach an agreement
at an early date.
The senate considered large number
of bills on the calendar and at 500 p. m.
the senate adjourned.
The Aldrich bill was amended ma
terialIy by the elimination of sections
8 and IL, the former being the Johnston
reserve feature and the latter the
LaFollette provision prohibiting a ma
tional bank from loaning money to a
corporation or investing in stock of a
corporation in which the officers or d.
rectors are officers or directors of the
bank making the investment or loan.
Sections were added providing for the
appointment of committee OF nine
senators and nine members of the
house to be called "the national none
tary commission"
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-16
GATLING AND COLT GUNS
WILL BE RECHAMBERED
By Associated Press.

WASHINGTON. May is. - General
Crozier chief of ordnance of the army,
has made arrangements to have all
caliber 80 Calling and Colt automatic
guns turned into Springfield armory for
Remembering and resighting for model
o. 1906 ammunition.
The governors of the different states
and territories and commanding gem
eral of the District of Columbia militia
have been called upon to invoice all
such guns under their jurisdiction to
the commanding officer of the SPRING
field armory at Springfield, Mass, for
the alteration. Gen. Crozier has given
notice that no ammunition will here
after be issued which can be used in the
Calling and Colt automatic guns in
their present condition.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-16
DECLARATION IS
GOVERNORS WAY
OF SETTLEMENT
EPOCH MAKING CONFERENCE
COMES TO CLOSE
COOPERATION is ONLY PLAN TO
SAVE RESOURCES
Roosevelt Declares 1t His Object to
Learn Whether States or Ma
ton Can Act Most
Effectively


the state; when it can be carried out
best by the nation let it be carried our
by the nation. My concern is not VIII
the academic side of the question; /
deal with the matter from the stand
point of true popular interest, ana
therefore my desire Is to employ lndlt-
ferently either the principle of the
states rights or the principle of ma
tional sovereignty, whichever in a
given case viii best conserve the needs
of the people,
The declaration upon which the presi-
dents remarks were predicated was
presented to the conference by Cover
nor Blanchard of Louisiana at the
opening of the session shortly after 10
o'clock. After reading it Governor
Blanchard stated it proceeded upon
broad lines and purposely avoided
making specific Endorsements of desired
projects or legislation.
IT was upon the suggestion of Cover
nor Glenn Of North Carolina that fur
Their conferences should depend upon
the expressed desires of two-thirds of
the governors that Governor Folk made
the criticism which called forth the
presidents remarks quoted above.
Declaration Adopted
The declaration was adopted without
discussion, after which the president
introduced William J. Bryan. who re-
ceived most enthusiastic reception.
The desire of Mrs. Roosevelt to en-
terrain the governors was not thwart-
ed even by the rain which fell nearly
throughout the day. A garden party
had been planned by her to be held in
the south grounds of the White House
during the late afternoon The garden
party was brought inside the White
House and lost none of it's -zest by the
transformation. More than 1900 guests
were present.
Afternoon and evening trains from
Washington took many of the distin-
guished guests from the city, and the
first conference of the nation on the
conservation of it's natural resources
passed into history.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-16
LIMIT PER CENT
OF BANK LOANS


retired banker of considerable eXpe-
rience, delivered a practical ADDRESS
on needed reforms.
Rev. Robert ]. Burdette, injecting
some of his well known humor into
the convention. created delightful pc
Rod of relaxation which the nankers
appreciated with frequent applause
and laughter
About $50 of the bankers and their
wives made the trip up Mt. Lowe 10
the Alpine tavern, where an elaborate
dinner was served, music being fur
nished by the Maryland orchestra.
Cars returning to Mt. Lowe left Al
pine tavern about s o'clock. and during
the trip downward the big searchllght
at the summit of the incline railway
was played over the canyons and
ridges.
Time was allowed for visiting the
Mt. Lowe observatory and for viewing
the valley and its various aspects I'M
der the beam of the big searchlight
Today Closes Convention
Tomorrow, the third day of the con-
vention, will be the last, and at the
business session in the morning the cleo
ton of officers will be held
The principal address at this SEES
sion will be given by Hon. W. r. Will
liams. state treasurer Of California,
on "The Deposit of Public Funds in
Banks"
In the afternoon automobile drives
will be taken about the city.
The bankers and their friends will
be taken for a trip over the balloon
route Sunday.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-16
SCOUT WHO HELPED GRANT
DIES AT HONE IN CHICAGO

CHICAGO, May 15.--FeiN Grundy
Stidger, eXposer of tho Golden Circle, -
who dropped dead here last Monday at
his home, will be buried today. Scarcely
known by his ncighbors and -aViug
only a small acquaintance with the
civil war veterans Of Chicago, his death
attracted little attention.
If he had passed away forty-dve
years ago, General Grant might have
taen two more summers TO reach
Richmond.
Stidger was Il secret service man
during the two last years of the war
He worked his way into the order of
Southerns in the northern states, going
in as one of the Knights Of the Golden
Circle, and became one of its chief
officers.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-16
BOTH SIDES ARE PLEASED
AT RULING OF JUSTICE
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
WASHINGTON, May 15.-Both sides
claim a victory today in tie land frauds
trial when Justice Stafford. rulineg on
the question of the admissibility of the
anonymous letters attributed by the
government to Dimond and by him as
vigorously denied declared that the
printed letters should be admitted prac-
tically in their entirely.
In a general way the letters show an
intimate knowledge on the part of the
writer concerning the inner workings of
the alleged conspiracy and the gist of
the governments claim is that no one
except Dimond could have written
them. After the reading of the letters
the government recalled the expert j.
J.. Sherman, and he testified TO the
similarity of the handwriting in great
number of applications to purchase
school lands in Oregon and California.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-16
PROSECUTION EXPECTS
TO REST CASE TODAY
RUEF'S ATTORNEYS WILL NOT
ENTER WITNESSES
Former Supervisor Wilson Has An-
other Trying Day and Becomes
Much Confused Under
Cross.Examlnation
BY Associated Press.

By Associated Press
SAN FRANCISCO, May 15.--At the
end of conference held today between
the attorneys and Judge Dooling. Just
before adjournment of the Ruef trial, 1t
was announced by District Attorney
Heney that he expected to have all his
evidence in tomorrow. and would then
rest the case of the people.
1t is pretty well understood that the
defense will introduce no witnesses.
This being the case, the defense resting.
arguments will begin on Monday morn
ing.
Another subpoena to attend court as
a witness was served today on F. A.
Melrose, who said he was deputy
sheriff in Los Angeles county. 1t was
claimed by the prosecution officials that
he was employed by the United Rrail-
roads, a charge that Melrose indignant
ly denied.
1t was another wearing and uncom-
Portable day for former Supervisor An
drew M. Wilson. he playing the part of
a shuttlecock for six long hours be-
tween the inquisitorial battledors of
Attorney Henry Ach and Prosecutor
Heney. Under cross-examination no be-
came more mixed and confused than he
did on the preceding day.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-16
HOUSE SENDS AMENDED
CURRENCY BILL TO CONFERENCE
BY Associated Press.


WASHINGTON, May 15.-The work
of cleaning up in the house preparatory
to adjournment May 20 proceeded at a
rapid pace today.
With only a short time allowed for
debate the military academy appropria-
ton bill and the omnibus public build
ing bills were passed. leaving of the
supply bills only the general deficiency
bill to be considered. This probably
will be taken up Monday.
In addition 1926 private pension bills
were passed. A bitter and sensational
attack on former Speaker Keller of
Ohio by his colleague. Gen. Sherwood,
was a feature of the days proceedings.
BY a strict party vote the Vreeland
currency bill as amended by the senate
today was after lively debate sent to
conference. Yeas, $50; nays, 1OS; pres
ent," 6.
At sos p. m. the house took a recess
until 1870 tomorrow morning.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-16
WOULD DUST WARDENs OF
PORT OF SAN FRANCISCO
BY Associated Press.

SAN FRANCISCO, May 15.-Attorney
General Webb filed a suit today to Dust
the present wardens of the port of San
francisco and to penalize them with a
$4,000 fine each on the ground that they
are illegally holding office. The wardens
are r. e. Wicket, II. A. Thompson and
Henry Pilz, who were appointed by
Governor Pardee before his retirement.
The men Governor Gillett wanted to
make room for are Capts. Leale and
Wallace and former Surveyor General
Pratt, who were named year ago but
have since been unable to make good
their claim
The question is one of conflicting
laws regarding the time the commits
sions of the members Of the board run
from the dates Of their appointment.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-16
FOREIGN LAND ITEMS
By Associated Press.
Murderer Weeps

MANILA, May 15.-The military
authorities will surrender Beacham.
the Stotzenberg murderer, to the civil
authorities, who will put him on trial
for the murders 1t is claimed Beach
am is insane, but inquiry shows that
the crime was premeditated and care
fully planned The prisoner showed no
remorse until he heard the regimental
band playing the funeral march at Pri-
Vate Clarks funeral, when he broke
down and went
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-16
sCHOOLROY ADMITS THAT
HE MURDERED YOUNG GIRL

SALT LAKE, May ia special to
the Herald from Kanab, Kane county,
says that Alvin F. Heaton, jr., school
boy, has confessed that he murdered
Mary Stevens of Orrville, April 20.
According to the confession Heaton
lured the girl to lonely spot in a ra-
vine about two miles from OrrVille,
fired four shots into her back and then
covered the body with earth and stones.
Although only 10 years old, the girl
was quite large, weighing 200 pounds.
Heaton had been attentive to the girl,
but desired TO be rid of her.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-16
SEVEN eATTLESHIPs GO INTO
DRY DOCK NEXT MONTH

SAN FRANCISCO, May 15.-Seven
battleships will go into dry dock at the
Bremerton navy yard next month after
the Atlantic fleet ends its cruise among
the cities of Puget sound. These seven
vessels compose most of the second and
fourth divisions of the fleet, the
Georgia, New Jersey, Rhode Island and
Virginia of the second division and the
Illinois, Alabama and Ilearsarge of the
fourth division.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-16
Cleveland lmnroved

LAKEWOOD, N. J., May 15.-Former
President Grover Cleveland, according
to a statement by Mrs. Cleveland to-
night. has shown much improvement
during the past week, and is now rest
ing very comfortably. No arrange
ments about going back to Princeton
have been made. and will not be made
until the weather becomes more set
fIe6
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-16
LATE NEWS in BRIEF
BY Associated Press,
Find Dynamite

PENSACOLA, Fla, May 15.-Fifty-
seven sticks of dynamite. each of them
one-half to two pounds in weight, were
found last night at a point about 500
yards from what is known as Big
Bayou trestlc, west of the city, and
the entire quantity is now in the pos
session of the officers of the navy yard.
The dynamite was found by marines
from the navy yard. 1t is believed that
the persons who have been dynamiting
street cars had secreted the supply.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-16
Packinn Plant DESTROYED

OMAHA, Neb. May 15.-Thc old plant
of the Omaha Packing company at
Thirty-third and @ streets, South
Omaha, was destroyed by fire tonight
together with 100000 pounds of meat
involving a loss of $500, 900. The big
plant of the Cudahy Packing company
adjoining was seriously threatened
while the fire was at its height.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-16
shannhal for Conference

PARIS, May 15.-The government at
Washington has proposed Shanghai,
January /, 1909, as the time and place
for the holding of the coming confer
ence at which the powers are to fix
upon the details for the cessation of
the cultivation of opium within their
respective territories, in order to assist
China in suppressing the use of opium
among the Chinese. The French gov
eminent has accepted the American
proposition.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-16
Grants Reprieve

SACRAMENTO, May 15.-The gov
ernor has granted j. w. Finley, who
was to have ben hanged today at Fol-
some, reprieve of two weeks. Finley
received word yesterday from his rela-
tives in Kentucky that they had raised
money to carry his case to the United
States supreme court. The reprieve
was granted to enable the condemned
man to perfect his appeal,
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-16
Fisherman Lost

SAN FRANCISCO. May 15.-Law-
renee c. Call, for many years a lead
Ing real estate dealer in the Mission
district. who few days ago went on
fishing trip to Santa Cruz mountains,
has been lost since Sunday. Searching
parties have been sent out, but as yet
no trace of the missing man has been
found. He has been subject to attacks
OF dizziness caused by heart trouble.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-16
Convention Favors Taft

FORT WORTH, Texas May To-
The state Republican convention here
today adopted resolutions In favor of
Taft for president and Endorsed the
administration of President Roosevelt.
The delegates were uninstructed for
Taft, such action, it is declared. being
refralned from in order to permit the
Texas delegation to start a stampede
for Roosevelt's nomination if the situ-
alton became favorable.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-16
NEWS OF CALIFORNIA
BY Associated Press.
Violates Injunction

MARYSVILLE. May 15.-The first
victory scored in court by the Anti
Debris association was made today
when w. J. Nichols Jr. of Dutch Flat,
Placer county. was found guilty of
violating an injunction secured by the
association. Nichols continued to OPP
crate his hydraulic mine and the debris
is alleged to have done much damage
to Suffer county farmers. Nichols was
sentenced to pay $500 fine and serve
five days in Jail.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-16
Banker Commits Suicide

FOREST. ont, May 15.-Montague
Smith of the private banking firm of
l.. H Smith &, Co. and the Liberal
candidate for Tamplon in the coming
provincial elections, committed suicide,
shooting himself through the head. Mr..
Smiths private affairs were in the best
of shape. No cause for the suicide Is
known,
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-16
Attacks COLLEAGUE

In the house today Gen. Sherwood
(Demccrat) of Ohio bitterly attacked
his colleague, Gen. Keifer (Republican)
of the same state. He declared that
Mr.. Keifers speech had been inspired
by jealousy and charged that twenty
five years ago Keifer had left the house
of representatives under cloud.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-16
Sold BOGUS PAINTINGS

NEW YORK. May 15.-William Clau-
son, one of the most prominent art
dealers in the city, was arrested today
on a charge of having sold to William
r. Evans. well known collector OF
paintings, a number of pictures as
genuine which are alleged to be for
geries. Clauson was arrested and re-
leased on $4,000 bail.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-16
Business Man MISSING

OAKLAND. May 15.-John wittine,
a business man of Richmond, was re-
ported missing to the Oakland police
this morning. He left his home last
Wednesday with $500 in cash and after
collecting a bill amounting to $3.50 in
Oakland dropped out of sight. His busi-
ness partner thinks he has met with
foul play.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-16
To Punish Bandits

ST. PETERSBURG, May 15.-General
Snarski, commander Of the Russian
punitive expedition into Persian terri
tory, has been ordered to resume his
advance into Persia and punish the
bandits with fire and sword. He will
destroy villages, but spare the women
and children,
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-16
Rain in Wheat Belt

PORTLAND, Ore, May 15.-Reports
from the wheat belt of Eastern Oregon
and Eastern Washington today are
that general rain is falling. The rain
came in the nick of time and insures
large crops Farmers everywhere are
rejoicing. Exporters of wheat have been
somewhat anxious during the past ten
days, but the prevailing rain has re-
lieved all doubts and assures a heavy
Weld
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-16
Not After Heiress

WASHINGTON, May 10. - Prince
Prospero Colonna of the famous family
of that name. accompanied by his son,
Prince Mario Colonna, arrived from
New York yesterday. Prince Colonna
denied that his visit was for the pur-
pose of paving the way for an interna-
tiOnal alliance
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-16
Empress Holds Audience

PEKIN, May 15.-The wives Of the
members of the diplomatic corps here
were received by the dowager empress
in audience at the summer palace to-
day. It was noticed that the empress
had aged materially since the audience
a wear ago.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-16
FRENCH LOSE 13 KILLED
IN FIGHT WITH ARABS
Three Officers Are Among French
a Fatalities-Dead and Wounded
Believed Heavy in Arab
Forces


ALGIERS, Nav 15.-The French force
under General Nigy, losct thirteen men
killed and siXty-fiVe wounded in IA
fierce engagement yesterday with the
fanatical Arabs. The engagement last
ed the greater part OF the day, aud
Boudenib, the stronghold Of Mulai Haz-
zen, was bombarded. Three officers
are among the French killed. The Arab
losses are described as heavy.
This engagement was preceded May
10 by a battle in the vicinity of Benz
Ouzian, which also lasted all day. The
French force drove the Arabs in the di-
rection of Boudenib.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-16
Lepers Would See Fleet

SAN FRANCISCO. May 15.-MaiI adj
vices from Honolulu say that a request
has come from the leper settlement on
Molokali that when the fleet arrives
here from San Francisco the vessels
shall sail close enough to the shore on
the northern coast SO the lepers may
see them
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-16
May End Negotiations

KANSAS CITY, May 15.-T. L.
Lewis, president of the United Mine
Workers of America, who is here, said
today that unless the operators come
to some agreement at the convention of
miners that is to convene here next
Tuesday. negotiations loking to an end
ing of the strike of the $4,000 south
western miners will come to an end.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-16
Albany Feels Earthquake

ALBANY. n. Y, May 15.-The state
museum reports that the seismograph
there registered earthquake shocks this
morning from 3:47 to 4:47 o'clock. The
origin appears to have been about $500
miles southwest.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-16
Fishinu Boat Arrested

CUX HAVEN, Germany, May 10
The English ateam fishing boat Taurus,
from Grimsby, England, while fishing
near Amrum, an island of Russia in the
North sea, has been arrested by a gov
eminent torpedo boat and brought to
(,uX Haven.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-16
Lieutenant Safe

MANILA, May 15.-Second Lieutenant
Aurthur Ehrenbeck, who was reported
on May ~ to be missing from his sta
ton in Mindanao, is safe at Malabung:
The authorities missed him because of
interrupted kilograms.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-16
Elections Quiet

TOXIC. May Is The elections today
passed off quietly in Toxic, and 1t Is
the same condition prevailed
in the provinces. The oflcial results
,,,ill he announced one week hence.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-16
To Have Audience

TOXIC, May II, - Rear Admiral
HemphilI of the u. S. navy will have
an audience with the Japanese en-
peror on the morning of May IS at the
tiffin in the Shiba palace, presided over
by Prince Arisugava.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-16
TEACHERS CORPSE is
CREMATED AND ASHES
SCATTERED TO WINDS
BY Associated Press.

NEW YORK, May 15.-As executors
of the estate of Miss Frances Miller,
the Title Guarantee and Trust COM
pany yesterday carried out the pro-
vision of her will by which the body
was to be cremated and the ashes cast
to the four winds.
Miss Miller was we'll known as
music teacher, and left an estate val
ued at $4,000 to immediate relatives
and friends. She died last Sunday.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-16
Crushed Under Falling Tree

FRESNO, May 15.-George Zanino-
vich, a tree timber in the employ of the
Fresno Irrigation company's mills at
Shaver met instant death this morning
bv being crushed under a falling tree.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-16
Standard Oil Dividend

NEW YORK, May 15.-The directors
of the Standard Oil company today
declared a quarterly dividend of so per
share. This is the same amount paid
in the corresponding quarter last year.