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The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1910-12-07
AUTOMOBILES FOR POWER.
Pleasure Cars May Be Utilized For
Farm Work.

Automobiles are coming into use on
the farm as means of pleasure for the
farmer and his family There is moth
Ing more natural than desire to util-
lie the splendid power plant contained
In car for other purposes than pro-
pelling Ii over the roads. An ingenious
farmer has solved the problem in a
manner apparently satisfactory TO him
self. The farmer devised an arrange
ment whereby the act of putting the
car in its shed places 1t in position and
SO associates the wheels with the ma.
chinery of The dairy that the engine
when started will do the heavy work
OF running the separator.
The accompanying sketch shows this
device so plainly that it is not neces-
sary to describe il other than to call
attention to the two rollers. one of
which has its shaft extended outside
the box to carry pulley. from which
the belt runs to an overhead shaft. 1t
is easily apparent that the revolution
of the wheels Of the car will cause n
reverse motion of the rolls. which is
transmitted by means Of the pulley and
belt to the shaft and thence to the ma
chinery. In this way the wear on the
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1910-12-07
Fragrance of Hay.

The agreeable odor OF freshly cut hay
is impaired to it by certain plants Of
the family of the labiates, such as the
salad Durnet, woodruff, sweet trefoil,
etc, but In particular by the so called
spring grass or vernal grass (Anthox-
antum odoratum. This latter is q very
precocious gramina that flourishes as
early as the end Of April or the be-
ginning of May. 1t grows in low and
thick tufts and thrives chiefly in fresh
and shaded ground.
Sow. should you ask us VIII .nce this
odor of the spring grass which to hay
imparts It's fragrance. it is due to the
aromatic principle called coumarin by
the chemists. This substance is also
OK ira ctcd from the above mentioned
plants in which it appears in apprc-
ciaOle quantities and used In the man
ufacture of perfumes as well as In
medicines In the form of sedative and
carminative pastes and slrups against
bronchitis, whooping cough, etc.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1910-12-07
HIGH SCHOOL APPROPRIATIONS.
Laurens County Interested in Problem
Confronting Education Board.

Columbia, Dec. 5.-The State board
in the ways and means committee
room at the state house, Friday, Dec.
16. AT this meeting high school ap-
preparations will be made for the
scholastic year 1910 II All high
school principals and superintendents
should communicate at once with the
state high school Inspector if in any
state aided nigh school all the re1uire
ments OF tile law and the regulations
have not already been complied with
The board will have to face diff
cult problem in handling the high
schools of Anderson, Laurens and Or
angeburg counties Tho law limits the
appropriation which any county may
be granted to ) per cent of the $50. 900
allowed by the general assembly. In
these counties several communities.
which have enrolled the required mum
Der of high school pupils, have en-
ployed the necessary teachers and have
provided adequate buildings can not
be accepted as state high schools be-
cause the fund at the disposal of the
board for their county is already ex-
hausted
The present textbook contract eX-
pires Aug 81, 1911, hence the board
will probably take some steps looking
toward the next adoption. The law
requires textbooks to be prescribed
every five years and the establishment
OF more than 125 high schools since
1907 will probably make it necessary
that high school texJs be included
in the next textbook contract. At The
last reetinp OF The board d, ;aEolu,ion
was passed directing an inquiry into
the numner of schools already using
books of their own se:ection and not
included on the state list Ab0ut l0J
special districts scattered TIN hou4hout
he state now cYercise lc"allv The priv.
ilcSc of selecting thcir own ouohs
and of changing them at will
Tho board Will afso havn 10 ill a
vacancy i'm the Office OF county yuper-
int"ndent of education of Lee county.
The successor to the present supcrin-
tended will be Mr. j. r. Mumcrlyn,
who received the nomination in the
Democratic n imary. The members of
the board will also be Given an Gppor-
tunity t. observe the excellent use
made of its appropriation of $1,000 for
prizes to be awarded by the Rural
Sc!oo lmprov' ment association There
will probably be full attendance, as
Supt Swearingen says the members
are always prompt in coming to the
meetings.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1910-12-07
FORM CORN CLUB.
Cross Hill Citizens Organize to Fur.
thcr the Production of Corn.

Cross Hill, Dec. 5.-The citizens of
Cross Hill township met Saturday,
Dec. 3rd and organized the Cross Hill
Corn club with the following officers.
W B. Fuller. president: o. ID. With
erspoon, first vice president; G.. Nj.
Hanna. second vice president; Roland
Hill. treasurer; w. II Austin, cor
secretary: III. l.. McSwain, rec Secre-
tary.
ADmorriate remarIs wore ma1o by
DR. J. ii Miller. w b. Fuller and
others The name of the club will
suggest its Object and all ecnd citizens
are requested to become members. The
club adjourned to meet again Saturday
Dec. 10 at 4 o'clock
Ill E.. DcSwaiI
Secretary.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1910-12-07
Opening Books of Subscription.

Books of Subscription to the CAPT
tai stock of the Laurens Merchantile
company of laurens. S. c.. corpora
ton to be organized to do general
merchantile business. will be opened
at the office OF Watts mill store at
Watts mill, Laurens, S. c.. on Samr-
day, Dec. q 1910 at 10 n. IN. pursuant
to commission from the secretary of
state. Authorized capital $4,000 di-
vided into 400 shares of the par value
of $500 each payable at once
III. b. OShields,
S. w. hughes,
l.. T.. Bishop,
l9-lt Board of COrDOratOrS
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1910-12-07
Exon Locals.
Secretary.

We are having some rain.
Rev w. D. Hammett was with us
Saturday and Sunday and preached
two fire sermons. 1t was his last SER
mon, he having resigned some time
ago.
Mrs. Lou Culbertson and Mrs. Allie
Culbertson spent a few days in Au-
gusta with their brother, Mr.. j. r.
Cooper recently.
Mrs. w. p. Culbertson and Miss
Myrtle Culbertson of Mountville spent
SATURDAY and Saturday NIGHT with rel
atives here.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1910-12-07
NOTICE
State Of South carolina,
County of Laurens.

VR NVFFffVH IVUSs
d. ID. w. Watts, Individually and as
Executor of j. Washington Watts.
deceased,
Plaintiff
against
j. ii. Davis Administrator with will
annexed of Susan G. Watts. ct al.
Defendants.
Pursuant to the order of his Honor.
John ). Wilson, Presiding Judge, pass
ed III the above stated case, the cred
ltors OF j. Washington Watts are here
by called in and required to establish
their claims before me at Reference
TO be held in my office on the 20th day
OF December. n. ID. 1910. Also cred
itors Of Mrs. Susan G. Watts
a. G. Todd
Special Referee
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1910-12-07
STATE MENT.

or the Condition OF The Lucas Bank.
Located at Laurcns, $. c. mt the
Close OF Business December =, 1910.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1910-12-07

The peculiar properties of Chamber
lainS Cough Remedy have been thor
oughly tested during epidemcs of in
huenZa, and when it was taken in
time we have not heard of single
case of pneumonia. Sold by Laurens
Drug Co
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1910-12-07

State of South Carolina.
County of IaurenS. SIS
Before me came III Is. Aiken. Cash
Ter OF the above named bank. who. b.
ing duly sworn says that the above
ana foregoing statement is q true con
dition OF said bank, as shown by the
books Of said bank.
H. X. AIKEN
Sworn to and subscribed before me
this 9th day of December. 1910.
Correct Attest: O. B. Simmons. j.
II. Sullivan. r. 4 Dunlap. Directors.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1910-12-07
STATEMENT.
RESOURCES

Nf tie Condition Of The Bank oi Lau-
rcnS, Located nt LamrcnS. =. C., at
the close OF Business, December l..
1910.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1910-12-07
STATEMENT.

Or the Condition 0i The Bank Of GRAY
Court, Located at Gray Court, :. &.
nt the Close OF Business. Decem-
her l. 1910
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1910-12-07

Our Leader at $l.25 is a Beauty 9th
crs Larger and More Deliberately
Cut .%l.IO 10 $500
Souvenir spoons.
Plain and Fancy Styles. Our stock
in all Represents many Different
Patterns at a Range in Pric, from
-. e.. =. e.. e.. e.. .25C 10 $500
Sterling silver Fancy Pieces
Sugar Spoons Berry Spoons, Meat
Forks and Other Serving Pieces
Many Patterns Sl.O0 to $1,000
Bread Trays Sandwich Plates. Bon
Bon Dishes and Other Articles of
IIollowware $3.50 to $4,000
Silver Plated Articles.
Shaving Sets i'm Great Variety $3.50
to $1,000; Napkin Rings soc to $I.OO;
Chld's Cups zoe TO $3. 80: Baking
Dishes and Many Other Useful Ar
ticles.
Umbrellas.
Good Umbrellas Guaranteed to Give
Good Service a Great Variety of
Plain and Fancy Handles for Both
Lady and Gentleman $500 to $500
BRASS.
Desk Sets
Useful and Attractive, Il Pleasing Gift
for Either Man or Woman 800
10 ..SiO.OJ
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1910-12-07
LIABILITIES

LIABILITIES:
Capital Stock Paid In. IS 10000 90
surplus rand. 30000,00
Undivided Profits. less Cur
rent Expenses and Taxes
Paid, il.51294
dividends Unpaid, =. =. 500
Due to Banks and Dangers.
.$i0.430.47
individual Deposits subject
to Check. ... G3,3l2.3l
Savings Deposits 45.SGl.2l
Iimc Certificates OF Deposit
23.2412l
Certified Checks $500
Cashiers Checks &.2i2.&U
Total Deposits ,i6l6g 30
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1910-12-07

Checks and Cash Items. l.36934
Other Resources, viz:
Cotton Bills Purchased 23,T2I.7g
Total SpA1 -n- ~
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1910-12-07
STATEMENT.
STATEMENT.
or the Condition of The Peoples Loan
and Exchange Bank, Located Mt Lau-
rens, s. e., at the Close of Business
December 1, 1910.
RESOURCES


December I, 1910.
RESOURCES:
Loans and Discounts, . .$293 ,5O7. 50
OVerdrafts. . 17,S59.55
Bonds and Stocks owned
by the bank, E. e. =. =. 100000
Banking House. 8. :. 100000
Furniture and Fixtures =. 2.5OO.OO
Due from Banks and Bank
ers, =. -. E. =. . 96,O0371
currency, 24,21200
Gold, 1,065.0O
Silver and other Coin, 1,675.47
Checks and Cash Items. l55 10
Total, :. e. =. e. . .$473 ,97S.G5
LIABILITIES:
Capital Stock Paid In, 500 900 90
surplus. Fund o.. e. $4,000 90
Undivided Profits. less Cur
rent Expenses and Taxes
Paid. =. -, .. -. S4.3O627
Due to Banks and Bankers. 4.l92 30
Dividends Unpaid, =. 1900
Individual Deposits subject
to Check, e. 170.7lt.SI
Time Certificates of Deposit. SIS ,O66 "a
Cashiers Checks, E. =. -. l ,653 .2S
Total, :. e., .$473 1866
State of South Carolina
County of Laurens. SIS.
Before me came G.. w. Tune. Cashier
of the above named bank, who, being
duly sworn says that the above and
foregoing statement is a true condi-
tiOn of said bank. as shown by the
books of said bank.
c. w. TUNE.
Sworn to and subscribed before me
this 9TH day of December. 1910
w. r. McCucn.
Notary Public, S. G..
CorrcCt-Attest: w. \. Watts. j. w.
Todd, j. III. Traynham, Directors.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-12-25
.AVIATORS DISSATISFIED
WITH RULE OF CONTEST
Objection Made to Clause That
Three Must Qualify to
Hold Any Event

While the aviators have refrained
from saying so, it is understood that
there is a little dissatisfaction in their
ranks in regard to the rules covering
the daily contests.
The particular clause which the bird
men seem most set against is the clause
which states that unless at least three
aviators qualify in each daily con-
test that particular contest will be
omitted for that day. The aviators
claim that it is unfair to them to ask
them to go in and do their best to win
a prize and then have that prize with
drawn because no one else attempted
to win il.
1t was for the purpose OF straighten-
ing out this grievance that the aVia-
ton committee met last evening in
Chairman Garland's office in the Pa
cifc Electric building. Just what de-
cision was arrived at by the committee
during the meeting was not given out
last evening, but it is understood that
satisfactory arrangement has been
reached-an arrangement which will
insure continual flying without any i'll
feeling between the aviators and the
committee. With the exception of this
one complaint, representatives of every
camp of birdmen taking part in the
meet expressed their approval of the
program yesterday, some going so far
as to state that in many respects it
WAS the best program under which
they had ever worked.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-12-25

crowd as far as any other machine,
with the exception of the new Curtiss
racer, was concerned. 1t easily out
classed all others as far as speed was
concerned and turned the course in l
minute 3-5 seconds-a rate of 81 miles
an hour. Curtiss pushed the Bleriot
hard for first honors, but couldn't bet
ter this record. the veteran aviator,
after having made three speedy laps,
giving up with a mark of l minute
53 9-5 seconds as his best time.
HINT OF WHAT'S TO COME
The brush between these two ma
chimes, however, gave the spectators
an insight as to what may be expected
from them IN the speed line before the
meet is over and a reduction of the
worlds record is confidently looked for
when both aviators become a little
more accustomed to flying over the
new course.
A wonderful picture was presented
toward the close of the day during the
speed contest. The sun, sinking be-
hind the low hills toward the west
uainted the clouds and sky rich gold
As the six machines in the speed con-
test rounded the last turn on the
course they were pictured against this
golden glow and the sight was almost
awe inspiring. Especially was this
true Of the Antoinette, which, flying
higher than the other machines, re-
sembled a huge bird lowering in the
heavens. Latham, realizing, seemingly,
the beatuties Of the picture he pre-
seuted against the golden sky would
often round the turn and stopping his
motors glide above the crowd, making
the effect more perfect.
without a doubt the most entertain
ing portion of Yesterdays program oc-
CURED after the sun had set. The
wind died down and every aviator on
the field. with the exception of the
amateurs, sent his machine into the sky
to fly without the wind to battle with.
This probably will be the case each
dav and the entertainment and pro-
gram committee is anxious that the
crowd remain each day until after
sunset in order that they may witness
this evening flying.
The exhibit of the Perkins man-lift-
ing kites, scheduled as the last feature
on the program, was omitted yester-
day, but will be a feature Of the pro-
gram daily from now on. Mr.. Perkins
has demonstrated that his kites will
work in this atmosphere and Is in
readiness to fly today.
The meet will start today promptly
at 1:30. Matters in regard to announc-
ing and recording events as they take
place will be perfected and an exact
knowledge Of what is progressing on
the field will be made known to the
crowd by means of blackboards and
official announcers stationed every few
feet along the fence.
A meeting of the committee was
held last evening in William NJ. Car
lands office in the Pacific Electric
building, at which a number of minor
changes We're made in the rules regu-
lating the flights Yesterday demon
strated the need of these changes, and
they were made at once.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-12-25
VATICAN ORGAN COMMENTS
ON SPANISH SITUATION
Newspaper Declares Paddock Bill
Effects No Change

ROME, Dec. 24.--The Osservatore
Romano, the Vatican organ, comment
ing on the statement made by Premier
Canalejas that the approval of the
Spanish chamber of deputies of the
paddock" bill was necessary in order
that he might conduct the negotiations
with the Vatican in a more decisive
manner, says 1t does not understand
what it means.
is that the situation after approval Of
the paddock" bill, is identical with
that of last January, when it was said
the holy see could not continue nego-
tiations while the Spanish government
was formulating regulations affecting
the question under discussion.
The regulations, it is pointed out, in
clude the new bill, and thus the situa-
tion is not altered in the least.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-12-25
BARRIER FLIES 613O FEET
HIGH AT NEW ORLEANS
MoiSsant HakeS a CroSs-City
Flight of As Minutes

NEW ORLEANS, Dec. 24.-In estab-
fishing the first local altitude record -
6130 feet-this afternoon in the opening
day of the ten-days aviation meet here,
Rene Barrier, the French aviator, in n
Bleriot 5G-horsepoWer mOnoplane flew
over the business district. This made
the second cross-city flight of the day,
John b. Moissant having flown for 46
minutes 10 seconds this morning. He
Travelled thirty-fve miles and estab-
lished what is claimed to be a world s
duration record for cross-city flights.
Rene Barrier flew twice over Lake
Ponchartrain. He, Moissant and Rene
Simoo in monoDlanes made several
flights, while Charles x. Hamilton in
his biplane made the first flight he has
attempted since his accident at Mem
phis.
The most successful flight was that
of Moissant in the morning, when, un-
known to his team mates and unan-
nounced, he circlcd over the business
district,
Los Angeles herald., 1910-12-25
GARLAND IS DELIGHTED
WITH SUCCESS Of MEET
Chairman of Committee Believes
$4,000 viii See the Flights
Today and Tomorrow

1T is the most wonderful aviation
meet ever held" said Chairman Car
land of the aviation committee last
evening, when the last birdman alight-
ed and sent his machine to its hangar.
Il was at Belmont park every day
during the recent International meet
held there, and while what l saw was
wonderful it does not compare to this
afternoons S program any more than
last years meet here compares with
the Belmont meet. Never have the
people of the United States been given
the opportunity to see such flying as
has been done here this afternoon. l
do not mean the records made, or the
records broken. l mean the entertain
ing kind of flying which the aviators
have furnished this afternoon.
II expect record crowds to attend
the meet tomorrow and Monday" con-
tinued Mr.. Garland. To-day we were
agreeably surprised. 1t being the day
before Christmas-When thousands are
busy shopping, we did not expect much
of a turnout. In fact, this first day
was rather to give the members of the
committee an opportunity of seeing
what the program would be like. After
seeing it, however, and after the great
number of people who were out here
have seen what is doing. l have not
the slightest hesitancy in stating that
$4,000 people will attend the meet to-
morrow and fully 10000 people Monday.
Those may sound like large, overcon-
fident estimates, but | am Of the opin-
ion that when the people of Southern
California realize what is being done
out here-realize that history is being
made at Dominguez field--it will be
impossible to keep them away.
There have been skeptiCs-there
have been those who thought a sue
cessful meet impossible. Possibly,
after witnessing today's program, they
have changed their mind. At any rate
the aviators have made good-they are
delivering the goods in abundant meas.
ure and the people will respond to such
treatment"
Los Angeles herald., 1910-12-25
5000 See Opening Contest at Aviation Meet1ng|
Rd ENGLISH Aviator Winning Rapid His Blero
TODAY'S PROGRAM
AT AVIATION PARK

Altitude-BrOokins and Hoxsey In
Wright blplanes; Latham in Antoinette; !;
RadIey in Bleriot machine.
Quick stnrt--James Radley, Eugene
Ely in Curtiss machine; Philip Parmelee
in Wright machine.
Passenger carrying-Curtiss, Hoxsey,
Wright. willard, Ely.
Daily speed-Radley, Curtiss, Parme-
lee, willard, Latham.
Accuracy in lnnding-Radley Latham,
Curtiss, Hoxsey, Brookins, Ely.
Bomb throwing-Participant are not
named.
Perkins kites.
Local avintors may also compete in
any of the above contests.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-12-25
AVALON To FALL
IN AERIAL BATTLE
Luna Park to Present Spectacle
of Destruction of City
by AeropIane

While society in its furs and hobbies
leans back on cushions or benches at
Dominguez during the coming week,
merely amused at the great spectacle
of flying men, the management of
Luna park will be presenting a vivid
demonstration of the serious side to
aerial navigation.
This will be an elaborate scenic pro-
duction OF possible war in the air.
and it Is billed as The Inevitable
Wars of the Future"
Luna park for the present has been
turned into q replica of the familiar
Bay of Avalon, and at its back rises, in
metallic models, the familiar buildings
of Catalina's only town, from the Met
ropole hotel to the aquarium-all made
to scale and all in the familiar shapes
and coloring.
Yet back of this is a very large drop,
fifteen feet In height and ninety feet
in length, representing the hills of
Avalon and the distant Catalina noun
tains.
For the purposes of this mimic play
q mimic fleet of United States war yes
sells is at anchor in the harbor-cruls-
ers, battleships, torpedo boats and
tenders. There are nine vessels in all.
and the largest is the dreadnought
California" twenty-five feet in length
and Of fiVe-foot heam-actually afiOat
and bearing a crew Of two men to
manipulate her signals, electric search
lights and very realistic guns.
Aviator Billy Clark, who Is one
of the best known western birdmen,
has been employed with his Bleriot
machine, and at the close of a peace
full evening he is supposed to approach
from the sea. He begins to attack the
town by dropping explosives in its
midst and the warships answer in kind,
but quite unavailingly.
FIRE DESTROYS BUILDINGS
One by one the familiar buildings of
the little resort city pass in flames
The big hotel. the pavilons, the stores,
the cottages-all give up their wooden
spirits in the fiery shroud woven by the
overhead destroyer.
The latter part of the conflict CEN
ters between the battered dreadnought
and the Bleroit-which all this time,
mind you, will be actually flying and
humming about over its scene Of min
iature devastation.
The honor of Old Glory is finally
avenged and the Bleriot, crippled, is
brought to earth--or rather, the sea-
far back in the shadow.
This Is probably the first pyrotechnic
spectacle employing the aeroplane
which has been put on anywhere in
the world So far the big displays Of
the sort have dealt with ancient rather
than modern subjects, such as "The
Last Days of Pompeii," and the utiliza-
tion of very probable implement Of
future war is a startling innovation.
Each evening. in addition to the con-
fict itself there will be a military drill,
a band concert and in conclusion an
elaborate display of fireworks.
The opening performance will be
given this evening and performances
will be given each evening hereafter
until further notice.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-12-25

content to let the dean of the avia-
tors receive the plaudits of the crowd
before attempting to win any for him
Los Angeles herald., 1910-12-25
BOARD PAYS AND AVERTS
SCHOOL JANITORS' STRIKE

NEW HAVEN, Conn, Dec. "a
members of the board of education had
the unique experience last night OF
averting a strike by the school janitors
by voluntarily subscribing the amount
of money demanded by the janitors as
extra compensation. M
Cooking classes have been held dur
ing the fall for young women who
could not receive day instruction. The
Janitors have objected to working
overtime and the school board was uil-|
able to obtain increased compensation
for them. The ultmatum came yestor-
day and either the classes had to 11|
given up or the janitors paid.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-12-25
MINNEAPOLIS POLICE HEAD
QUITS AFTER VICE PROBE

MINNEAPOLIS, Dec. 24.-Col Frank
II. Corriston, superintendent Of the
Minneapolis police, resigned today, to
take effect January 1. Capt Michael
Mealey, at present assistant superin-
tendent, on day duty, will succeed him.
Col Corriston's resignation followed
the vice investigation of the grand jury
and the criticism Of the alleged laxity
of the police in enforcing the law.