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The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1908-01-22
CONTRACT LABOR LAW.
Meeting of Farmers of Legislature Held
to Discuss Bill,

In accordance with resolutions intro
duced by Mr.. Wade, of Aiken county,
and adopted by the House of Represen-
tatives Yesterday, large number of
the farmer members of the Legislature
and others interested in agriculture
met in the Speakers room last night
to discuss the agricultural contract
situation as affected by Judge Braw-
ley's decision, and to devise proper
Legislation thereon.
On motion, Mr.. R. j. Wade was
made chairman and Mr.. w. II. Yeldell
secretary. Great interest was mani
tested and interesting speeches were
made by Messrs. Alan Johnstone, John
Harrison, Dr. Wyche, B. B. Sellers, j.
l.. Wiggins, T. p. Cothran and Others.
On motion by DR.. Wyche committee
of six, with Mr.. Wade as chairman,
was appointed, whose duty it shall be
to gather all the information possible,
call to their assistance the best legal
talent in the legislature and draft a
bill which, when enacted into law, will
relieve the situation and give to the
farmers of the State an agricultural
contract that will stand the tests of
the courts. State.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1908-01-22
AINGS' DAUGHTERS
PRAISE SERVICE.
Rev. w. e. Thayer breaches Sermon
Sunday Evening for Annual Meeting of
Helping Hand Circle.

On Sunday evening last the annual
praise service of Helping Hand Circle
of the Kings Daughters was held at the
First Baptist church. The service was
largely attended and much enjoyed by
all.
The sermon of the occasion was
preached by the Rev. William E. Thayer,
pastor of the First church who, in his
usual eloquent and convincing style,
delivered very thoughtful and helpful
discourse.
The collection will be applied to the
local purposes of the Circle.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1908-01-22
Dodson.Edwards Drug Company.

DIR. Brooks Sullivan has purchased
the stock in the Dodson- Edwards Drug
Company of this city, owned by the es-
tate of the late DR.. Edwards, and will,
after next Monday, be associated per-
manently with this popular drug estab-
lishment where he will be glad to see
his numerous friends. DR.. Sullivan
graduated last June in pharmacy at the
University of Maryland.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1908-01-22
Presiding Elder w. Nj. Duncan.

The Rev. w. M. Duncan, of Green
vile, the newly appointed presiding ell
der of the Greenville district, which in
cludes Laurens, Clinton and other
churches in this county, paid Laurens
his first official visit last Saturday and
Sunday. On Saturday evening Mr.. Dun
can presided over the first regular quar-
terly conference of the First church,
and on Sunday morning he occupied the
pulpit, delivering an eloquent and in
spring sermon.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1908-01-22
Smith-ArmstrOng.

Miss May Smith, Of Gray Court, and
Mr.. II. jeff Armstrong, of this city,
were united in marriage at the Metho-
dist church, the ceremony being per-
formed by Rev. John D. Crout, last
wednesday afternoon. Mr.. Armstrong
holds a salesman's position with Mr.. j.
l.. Hopkins, and he and his bride are
at home to their friends at the Barre
boarding house.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1908-01-22
Last Week of Mill End Sale.

This is the last week of the great sale
at Davis-Roper Company's. The last
day will be next Saturday the 25th.
Therefore, let everybody get in line for
bargains this week. 1t is a great op-
portunity to buy your summer wardrobe
for about half what it will cost you
later. Elegant coat suits too-the lat
est in cut and material, are going for a
song. Look before it is too late.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1908-01-22
TiIIman on Dispensaries for Wasfingtod

Washington, January Ia. In 60
minute speech here tonight, before an
audience of about fifteen hundred peo-
pie, which had gathered to hear him
speak on prohibition in the District of
Columbia, Senator Tillman strongly ad-
vocated the abolishment of seven hun
dred saloons now licensed here, and the
substitution of a dispensary system
similar to that in operation in many of
the counties in South Carolina at this
time.
A large part of Senator Tillman' S
speech was taken up in reviewin tn
situation in South Carolina from 1893,
the time when the State dispensary law
went into effect, until last year, when
by legislative enactment it went out of
existence.
He said that at the election held at
the beginning of his second term as
governor of South Carolina, $4,000 peo-
pie voted for prohibition and %, 600 for
no prohibition, and that at least 25, 900
or 10000 did not vote on the question at
all, and that, as he did not consider
that a fair show of strength on the
question, he had the Legislature pass
the dispensary law. This law he upheld
in all of its details until just before it
was abolished, when the people sent
Lying and dishonest representatives to
the Legislature, and the administration
of the dispensary's affairs became full
of dishonesty and mismanagement."
In forcing the Legislature to give
him dispens.u law Senator Tillman
said that, although $4,000 people had
voted for prohibition, he doubted their
loyalty to him and their real determine
tion to uphold him as governor in en-
forcing prohibition.
Senator Tlllman paid his respects to
the newspapers of the State, the drug
gists, some of the preachers, and to
those who had opposed the establish
ment of the dispensary, and who fought
for it's death, in characteristic Ian
guage.
He told the people who attended the
meeting what the present law is doing
to curtail drinking in South Carolina,
and said that, if they could not get ac-
tual prohibition, they might adopt the
dispensary plan-having been convinced
after sixteen or more years of actual
observation that it was the best and
most practicable solution of the liquor
problem. News and Courier.
We don't believe that we have any
| naYoas ON o,,r lief yubo do NOT avnao+ 4S
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1908-01-22
Watched Fifteen Years.

"For fifteen years | have watched
the working of Bucklen's Arnica Salve
and it has never failed to cure any sore
boil, ulcer or burn to which it was an,
piled. 1t has saved us many a doctor
bill, ,, says A. f. Hardy, of East viii
ton, Maine. 25c at Laurens Drug Co,
and Palmetto Drug Co.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1908-01-22

B. l.. Jones has bought lot on the
corner of Johnstone and Nance streets
from G. f. Long and has given the
contract for a nice residence to Con-
tractor c. c. Davis. 1t will face John
stone street. .-Newberry Observer.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1908-01-22

Possesses wonderful medicinal power
over the human body, removing all dis
orders from your system, is what Hol-
listers Rocky Mountain Tea will do.
Makes you well, keeps you well. 35c,
lea or Tablets. Palmetto Drug Co.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1908-01-22

We don't believe that we have any
names on our list who do not expect to
pay for their paper, but the u. S. pos
tai laws say that it must be done before
April /.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-01-21
MA NY PAID TRIBUTE
TO GENERAL r. E. LEE
Or. EstilI Preaches Able Sermon to the
Members of Confederate Camp
in Hampton.

The one hnndredth and first ami
vers OF the birth of General Robert
Edward Lee was most flttlngly cele-
brnted In Hampton Sunday and yes
terday. Sunday the real celebration
occurred when interesting services
were held In old st. Johns Episcopal
church, while yesterday the post Office
and banks remained closed out of re-
Spect to the great Southern chicrtian.
Probably as large crowd as ever
assembled In old St. Johns church
listened TO q brilliant effort Sunday
afternoon ~ the rector, Rev Rev
erdy Estlll, ID. d.. who made special
address upon the invitation of II. t..
Lee Camp, Confederate veterans
There was n large turnout OF the vet
Grams, Daughters and Sons of Confed-
crate veterans. The choir rendered
special program for the service.
DR. Estilrs tribute to General Lee
was handsomely put and was couched
In the choicest language. DR.. Estill
took rs his theme Lee as a Christian
He eloquently extolled the virtues Of
the dead general, especially as Il
Christian character. DR.. Estil said
that the record OF General Lee as n
soldier. general and max was too well
known to need .c5mmendatlon from
him. but 1t was OF his great Christian
spirit that the minister found so much
to point out to the men who had fol-
lowed Lee through the four years of
strife and unpleasantness
Last night quite number of the
veterans went TO Newport News to at
tend the exercises by the Confederate
organizations.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-01-21
HAMPTON, Pf1OEBUS AND OLD POI

Gas Company between $4,000 and
100000. During the past several
days q number OF suits have been
filed against the company, while sew
eul supply liens were also placed on
record In the Circuit Court. The re-
ceivership proceedings will end the
local court cases.
In the event that the sale OF the
plant hero should be deemed neces-
sary by the receivers It IL thought
the plant would sell for fully s250,0OO.
That 1t Is going to be n money
maker when properly organized and
conducted all financial men agree.
The company was organized by
Mr.. j. A. Barham of Philadelphia
and has been backed financially by
Baker G. Vaughan. New York brok &
crs. II Is said this firm Is the larg.
est creditor involved in tire suit, and
II any losses accrue. they will be the
losers. Mr.. John w. Rowe IS the
president of the company, but he
has not had much to do with the
management of the concern
Tho bonds are held by New York
land philadelphia capitalists.
Judge Dudley will assume charge
of the entire plant this morning ana
he will not make any changes until
Mr.. milestone has arrived ana Civ
on the bond required OF him by the
court Mr.. milestone has been in.
'erested In the plant.
The company has done a good bus
mess since 1t started to supply gas
about ten months ago but the ilnan-
cial crisis came and the money need
cd to carry out the work could no.
be secured by the sale of the addi-
tlonnl 100000 In bonds.
The local company also has con
troll over the Suffolk Gas Company
which is just completing plant II
Suffolk. hut II Is said that the Suf-
folk pl9nt will be completed BY thu
bondholders and that the proceeding
here will notsintenfcre with tina
company
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-01-21
Affairs Of Hampton and Phosbus
Gas Company Placed In Hands
Of tlessrs. Dudley q milestone
aY Az ORoER OF JUDGE @AlDIlL
While the Company is Capitalized at
100000, Ii Is Said Only $4,000 of
the Bonds Have Been soId-FIoat-
Ing Debt VIII Likely Reach $4,000
Financial strlnaency the Cause.

Judge Sidney Johnson Dudley of
iainpton. and Mr.. Walter Milestone
Of Philadelphia, were yestc day NAM
cd as receivers OF the Public Service
Corporation of Virginia. which oper-
ates the Hampton and Phocbus Gas
Z Company, by an order of Judge Ed
mupd Waddill OF the United Staten
district Court.
Judge Dudley Immediately quail
ned before Judge Waddill, giving
bond in the sum OF $4,000 with the
american Fidelity g. Trust Com
pany as his surety. Mr.. MILESTONE
VIII arrive here tomorrow morning
from Philadelphia, and will immeii-
ately put up his bond of 10000
The application for the receiver
was made to Judge Waddill in Nor
iolk yesterday afternoon by Mr. Sam
vel Gordon Cumming. who repre-
scented bondholders OF $4,000 worth
OF the stock. Mr.. Cumming told
Judge Waddll that lie thought the
ana,rs of the company could be
straightened out within three months
Z unuer tho administration of the re-
acelVers. He requested that Mr.
Mhetstone be named as the receiver,
but when objection was raised to the
appointment of receiver. Judge Dud-
ley was finally selected rs the rep
resentatlve OF the local creditors.
MIR. James M. Cumming. one of
yhe largest individual stockholders.
through his attorney, Mr.. b. A. Lew-
49, at first fought the receivcrship
proceedings. but finally all agreed and
iagaf fight resolved ltself Tito a
friendly proceeding.
According to Mr.. Cumming the
stringency of the flnancial market
( caused the bondholders to ask for
,tlre receivers. The plant must he
( ejaTisd on. aud 1t was round that the
nfan i'm charge of the plant here were
unable to beet the OBLIGATIONS. Mr.
sfnmhi'ng thinks that tho receivers
will be1ahle to meet every OBLIGATION
qnd that the receivershin proceedings
cal be CLOSED within three months.
Capitalized at 100000.
rs While the Hampton andG Phoebus
Gas Company is capitalized at $780,
: 900 1t Is said that only $1b0,O00 OF
the bonds have been disposed Of
There Is q floating Indebtedness OF
about 100000, which according to Mr.
Cummings estimation makes the La
3billties OF the Hampton & Phoebus
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-01-21
NORMAL SCHOOL SHORT
Appeal for Subscriptions Bling
Made Throughout The North.
THE IScdn. FALLS OFF $4,000
Caused by Belief That institution Has
Received Some Large Requests =
over Thirteen Hundred Pupils Now
in Attendance at the School.

An appeal for subscriptions has
been made by the Hampton Institute
owing to the falling off in the last
year OF It's subscriptions to the
amount of 100000. The total cost of
maintenance of the institute is about
S2lS000, aud the income from endow-
ments and other fixed sums Is about
sl23,O00, leaving about 500 1000 to be
obtained through annual subscriptions
aud scholarships. According to the
appeal:
This condition Is due in part to
n widely prevalent hut mistaken Inn
preston that the splendid benefac.
Tons to the cause of education lately
made to the general education board.
and to negro education especially, by
the late Miss Anna Jeancs. would
provide for the needs OF both Hamp-
ton and Tuskegee For several years
annual contributions have been made
to 10th institutions by the general
education board, but no increase has
come from the recently augmented
resources and the factions to rudi-
mentary schools for negroes, thus in
definite terms excluding both fIamp-
ton and Tnskcgee. In addition. Ger.
tain mistaken statements alleging
large appropriations to these schools
| from other sources have been cur.
rent In the newspapers.
The present number of students In
| the normal, Industrial and agricultural
| departments of the institute Is S45
while tho enrolment ut the Whittier
Practice School, a school on the
grounds for the negro children of the
| vicinity, is ell.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-01-21
MR.. wARTHEN TO LEAVE.
He Will Probably Be Sent to Hot
Springs on First Of February

Unless there Is II change In the
present plans Mr.. George q. Warthen,
who has been agent here of the Chesa-
peake & Ohio Railway and the Adams
Express. viii lie transferred to Hot
Springs on the first day of February.
The details for the transfer have about
been completed. although Mr.. Wharf.-The
said last evening that there may be a
change in the program later on. The
Not Springs agency is one of the best
In the Western section of Virginia and
V means good promotion for Mr..
Warthen.
Mr.. Warthen said rs yet no sue.
eessor mas been mentioned to take
his place.
Mr., Warthen has made a number of
friends here. who will be glad to hear
of his promotion although they Will
regret his departure.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-01-21
INSTALLED oFEIcERs.
MIR. Joseph Enselbera viii be the
Paymaster OF A. 6 N. u.


Colonel Royal n. Frank Garrison
No. 50.Army and Navy Union. Phoe'
bus. last night installed officers for
the ensuing year. Mn. j. L. b. Stu
art, the national junior vice COM
mander. was the installing officer
ana Mr.. John Caugher was the ma
tional officer of the day. The cere-
monies were Witnessed by large
crowd II had been the intention OF
The garrison to hold public install
ht'on with the Old Point Garrison
last week, but the death of Mr. Chas
Smith. the paymaster. caused o
change in the program.
Mr.. Joseph Engelberg was unani--
monsly determined upon as the sue
cessor of the late Paymaster Smith
and he viii he elected at the next
meeting of the garrison.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-01-21
EODLESON INDICTED ON
CHARGE OF iHhBEZZLEMENT
Young Man Is Accused of Using the
Money Belonging to His Employ
er. Mr.. l. kirsner


The grand jury in the Southampton
County Circuit Court yesterday return.
ed an indictment against Isadore Ed
delson, the young man arrested on the
charge OF embezzling funds belonging
to Mr.. | Klrsner, the Hampton mer-
chant The grand jury met Mt
Franklin and Mr.. Kirsner was a wit
ness before the body. 1t Is said that
the total amount that Eddelson is
charged with appropriating to himself
has already reached S2,930. while the
work Of STRENGTHENING out his accounts
has not yet been finished.
Eddelson was the manager of the
store owned by Mr.. Kirsner and 1t is
charged that he used the money taken
In at the store for his own purposes.
The trial has been set for next Mon
day in Franklin.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-01-21
MR.. LARRA9EE MUCH BETTER.
Town Recorder of Phoebus Was
Threatened With Appendicitis.

Town Recorder Frank C. Larrahee,
one Of the most popular Young men
IN Phoebus. is quite i'll at his home in
Willard avenue. 1t was thought
yesterday that Mr.. Larrabee was
threatened with appendicitis. but last
night the attending physician announc-
ed that Mr.. I,arratee was getting
along nicely and that he will be able
to resume his duties as town recorder
within a day or so.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-01-21
WEDDING IN YORK COUNTY.
Miss Grace Moore to Become the Bride
of Mr.. John /. Hudoins.

A marriage of wide interest In York
county will take place in Emmans
Baptist church tomorrow afternoon at
) o'clock. when Mr. John l.. Hudgins
VIII claim Miss Grace e. Moore as his
bride. The ceremony will be per.
formed by Rev. Mr. Childress. The
attendants mt the wedding will be
Mr.. Harold Hogge and Miss Mar
garet Phillips and Mr. Clarence
Moore and Miss Mamie Workman.
Following the wedding ceremony
Mr.. Hudgins will bring his bride to
Old Point. where they will board the
steamer for Washington. Baltimore
and Mathews county.
Mr.. Iiudglns is the son OF Mrs. ]. s.
Phillips wife of County Supernten-
dent of Schools Phillips. while Miss
Moore Is the daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
+. j. Moore. Both are widely popu-
lar in the Poquoson district
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-01-21
Miss Starr Comma.

Under the auspices of Central
Methodist church. Miss Starr. the well
known Virginia elocutionist, will give
n reading in lecture room OF that
church on next Tuesday evening, jan
nary 2S. Miss Starr will be assisted
by number of local musicians.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-01-21
------------>----------t--
THE REVIVAL SERVICES.
Larnc Crowd Heard DR.. Garrett In
Memorial Church Last Mint.

The revival services which were
begun in the Memorial Baptist church
Sunday, attracted large crowd 10
the church last night. Rev. Il. b.
Garrett. ID. D., of Portsmouth,. who Is
assisting Rev. T. Ryland Sanford,
preached an able and Instructive
sermon, which was listened to with
deep Interest by the congregation. DIR.
Garrett will preach each evening dur
Ing the week.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-01-21
A Hloher Health eveI

I have reached higher health level
since | began using DR.. Kings New
life Pills writes Jacob Springer. OF
West Franklin. Maine. 'gThey keep
my stomach. liver and bowels work
ing just right" II these pills disap.
point you on trial. money will be re.
funded at all druggists. csc.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-01-21
Matters Personal
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS,

Capt. Bailey of tho c. & O., has re.
snmed his run between Richmond and
Newport News after having been
away for two weeks Mt the bedside oil
his mother, who died OH the 1lth
She had reached the age of 9G.
Mrs. y. II. Wlhltmyer, who has been
visiting Mrs. John Dalnes in North
street. has returned to her homo in
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-01-21
---so----St<---ez----
Mr.. FRANKLIN CROCKETT.
Widely krewn Man in York Count,
Passed Away Sunday Mornina.

1872! NFN"H WeH III ToTk county
Passed Away Sunday Morning.
Mr. Franklin Crockett, the father of
MIR. BENJAMIN Crockett and brother
OF Mr. j. b. Crockett. OF Hampton.
died quite suddenly in his home in
Crab Neck, York county, at o'clock
Sunday morning. MIR. Crockett was
n member OF the York county board NJ
supervisors and mai! carrier in his
section. He had been merchant for
years also. He was 70 years old.
Funeral services were held IN York
county yesterday afternoon and were
attended by Il number OF local peo.
pie.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-01-21
CIRCUIT COURT TODAY.
Judge Blackstone VIII Convene the
January Term This Mornino.

january ierm inns Morning.
Judge John W. G.. Blackstone is ex.
pected to convene the January term
II the Elizabeth City county Circuit
Court this morning. The docket Is
composed largely OF chancery cases.
although there are quite n number of
common law cases to be heard. 1t
IS not expected that any criminal
business will be taken up during the
term.
According to the docket made IN
by Clerk of the Courts Harry II. Holt,
mere are 56 old chancery causes, two
new chancery causes, II old common
law causes and II new common law
causes to be heard during the SEES
sion, which Will last until Saturday.
February FIRST.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-01-21
Fined SIS and Cost.

f. Miller the negro arrested for
petty larceny by Officer John Tignor
Saturday, was yesterday given hear
ing before Magistrate William II.
Westwood. He was assessed So and
cost, which he paid.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-01-21
SUPPER AND ENTERTAINMENT.

The ladies OF The First Methodist
church will hold supper and enter
tainment in the store-room next to
Robert Marcus. South King street.
Thursday and Friday nights. February
2S and "a. The public is cordially in
yited. 1-213t.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-01-21
BASKETBALL TONIGHT.
Two Fast Games to Take Place /,
Armory Hall Between Elves.

Great interest centers in the two
games OF basketball, which Will be
played in Armory Hall this evening.
The contest is on in good shape for
the silver cup offered by the Young
Mems Christian Association and TO.
nights games Will mean great deal
to the contrasting fives.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-01-21

Miss Lawrence. the cashier in Hotel
Chamberlin. is extremely III in the
Dixie Hospital, having undergone a
severe operation Friday.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-01-21
MIR. siackmore Out.

Mr.. John w. Blackmore. deputy
clerk to Clerk of the Courts Harry II.
Holt, was in his Office yesterday for
the first time in week He had
been III at his home with an attack of
the gritp.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-01-21

Take your prescriptions to Hulls
Cut-Rate Drug Store
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-01-21
coLoRgo WOMAN SHOT.
Aanle Sampson Accidently Puts Bull
let Into Her Hip.

TCt TITO TeT TIP,
While examining an old revolver in
her home in Phoebus Sunday morning
annie Sampson. coiored, received an
ugly looking flesh wound by its acct
dental discharge. The bullet passed
through the fleshy part of tile hip.
making an injury nearly ten inches
long. Dr.. George X. vandersllce at.
tended the woman.