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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-02-07
LAD KILLED BY TRAIN
ON SOUTHERN RAILWAY

DANvILLE. VA. Feb. 7.-Dewey
Clifton, aged fourteen. son OF Mrs.
Hattie Dewey. Of Schoolfields was kill
ed by a Southern railway freight tain
at a crossing about one-haK q mile
south Of here Sunday afternoon. In
avoiding a southbound train the boy
stepped directly In the way of north
bound freight The body was taken
Monday to his MD home IN Patrick
county for burial
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-02-07
CoAH COMPANY BEGINS
LARGE OPERATIONS

BRISTOL VA. Feb. The Con-
solidated Coal Company, which has
acquired 100000 acres Of coal lands
In the Eikhorn district Of Eastern
Kentucky, Is making preparations TO
start important operations there. II
e said the company will expend t3o.-
100000 in developing it, properties.
To this end S6-nile branch raii-
way will be built and many houses
erected.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-02-07

In starting away with Barney Oldheld the
daredevil automobile space annihilator James
J. Jeffries declares he will not attempt to come
back Although he refers to the fighting game,
his announcement might be taken as fatal
istic prophecy, In view of the record Of his COM
panion on his trip to Mexico
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-02-07

II the Lansing Mich Journal does not quit
lifting editorials from this paper without
creditng them, intend sending the editor a
bill for space. Perhaps he is doing himself an
injustice by Haunting humble opinions as
his own
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-02-07

1t is but natural that those counties in which
the lowest valuation Is put upon real and per-
sonal property should draw more from the oom-
mon treasury than they put in. and that they
howl over the extravagant expenditure of State
money
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-02-07
Another FIRE: No Insurar,e

WHITE PLAINS. VA. Feb. 7.-r
Rev. John +. Payne had ME misfor-
tune to lore his barn by fire about
I o'clock Sunday morning. All its
contents were destroyed. including
horse, COW, buggy, harness. saddle.
bride, feed and implements The
cause Of the nre Ii unknown, but
supposed to be accidental There VS..
No insurance
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-02-07
HOME LIQUOR COMPANIES
LICENSE WON'T BE RENEWED

BRIgTpL. VA. Feb. THE Homo
Liquor Company here will be Obliged
to close IT. 6eors after April 20 10
cause Of ~ action IA keeping opers
on Chrintmas, when AL other liqi1or
the Corporation Couff. to-day ~
pounced that ~ would ~ se1lew -
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-02-07
The FAN OF Tyre.

..Ulat happened to Babylon % asked the
Sunday school teacher
.sIt fell!.' cried the pupil.
~And became OF Nineveh?"
'It was destroyed"
And what of Tyre"
ctured"--Cleveland Leader.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-02-07
RECIPROCITY NEAR.


Endorsement of the reciprocal tariff agree
ment between the United States and Canada by
the Democrats of the House means the
ratification of the trade pact in the lower
body of Congress When the measure comes up
in the House and is passed on to the Senate for
its action, the Democrats will have added an
other good stroke of business TO that of sane
tioning the creation of the tariff commission
1t is strictly up to the Senate now. Both
measures should be passed that the ultimate
consumer may be led our of the dark and tan
gled jungle of high prices and protection into
the light of day
The Democrats who endorsed the reciprocal
agreement are due for d panning in some quar-
tiers and praise in others In the matter Of
tariff it is impossible to please everyone. but the
reciprocal trade pact, making for greater sup
ply OF commodities, and consequent lower prices.
should be approved by every man who has given
II moments unselfsh thought
whether the reciprocal tariff agreement is a
Republican or Democratic measure should not
give any rghtthinking legislator the slightest
American public is not Interested in the names
or the party of the men who give surcease, but
it wants relief from some quarter and win rem
der praise where it is due.
The Democrats. in caucus, set themselves en-
tirey right before their constituents and the
public at large in the resolution adopted, which
is.
Whereas, the Canadian reciprocity
agreement negotiated by the Reclproei-
ty Commission of the Dominion OF
Canada and the President OF the Unit
ed States, while rot formulated In
accordance with Democratic platform
demands. is reduction OF some OF the
prohibtive schedules In the Payne tar
liz law, and will tend expand the
trade of the United States in the Do
minion of Canada, and Ia in part
ognition of the principles the Demo
cratic party has contended for in the
Congress and in it's platforms: there
fore, be it
Resolved, That this caucus endorse
the Canadian reciprocity agreement
and bind ourselves TO vote for bill
carrying it into effect"
The agreement will not only make for lower
prices. because the American producers and
manufacturers will find competition. but will
have tendency toward the expansion Of the
American trade. 1t is a give-and-take PROPOSE
ton with the advantage IN favor Of the United
States rather than against IT, AS a matter
which concerns the people of this nation a
whole. the agreement should be ratified. despite
the protests and hewlings Of few interests
whose promoters believe injury would be done,
Reciprocity has been baked before because OF
the cries of certain interests and ii is singular
fact that those who opposed 1t before for it
now, and those who ~elamored the ioudest for il
years ago are reviling against It So much
{ for the interests which would be affected Mean
while the American public demands lower prices
for the necessities OF life. and since Congress Is
supposed to cater TO the voters rather than the
interests, it is well that the Democrats have de-
cided to vote for the agreement.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-02-07

The gentleman who won over his recreant
sweetheart by quafing bit of turpentine will
keep his spirits up hereafter.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-02-07
PRICE Of vrnorMAil

Pm Corr. Crrr EDsaor Il
Pea Corr, Srxrs EDr72cx. ~
By MAIL On YsAH. +. sSloc
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1911-02-08

and her out-of-town maids, Miss Car
son and Miss Ayent of Spartanburg;
Miss Webb. of Nashville, and Miss
Young of Union.
In addition to Mrs. McGowan's re-
ceDtion Monday evening in honor of
Miss Darlington and Mr.. Spratt, Tues
day evening Miss Josephine Fuller
entertained at a very elegant and
elaborate dinner given for the bridal
party, of which she was herself
member. The Fuller residence pn
East Main street, with its spacious
halls and parlors. is ideal for enter
tanning and was never SO beautiful as
on this occasion. Handsome potted
plants were everywhere and, with the
numerous electric lights and candles
made n fairy-like scene. In the din
ing room. opening into the spacious
hall by large folding doors of dark
walnut. the effect was especially beau
tiful. Crimson roses and trailing ivy
banked the sideboard and mantel,
crimson candles and the chandelier
shaded with the prevailing color, shed
soft light on the large table. beauti-
full in its appointments. Covers were
laid for twenty-four, and Gu elegant
six-course dinner was served. Miss
Fuller, at all times most gracious
hostess assisted by Misses Emily
Meng, Dcrcas Gaines and Hattie Boul-
ware, received her guests attred in
an exquisite costume of grey voile ov-
er cherry red satin Ell traine. The
affair was one Of The handsomest ev-
er given in Laurens and a high com
pliment to Mr.. Spratt and his fancee.
Wednesday evening the Laurcns
German Club gave its February hop
Mt the armory, with about thirty cou-
pies participating. including num-
ber of visitors from Greenville. Spar
tanburg, Clinton and Greenwood.
900
Saturday afternoon Miss Emnie
Meng entertained the Fortnghtly Club
Besides the regular members of the
club number of visitors were invited
and attended After playing a num-
ber of games of Nations delightful
salad course with coffee was served.
Miss Meng was assisted in enter
tanning by Mrs. Will Meng, Mrs A.
G. Haskell. Misses Dorcas Gaines and
Josephine Fuller.
600
Mrs. w. r. Richey, ST.. will enter
tain number of her friends at lunch
con today.
Miss Annie Gilkerson entertained a
small and congenial number last
Thursday evening in honor of Mrs. |.
G. Cross. OF Chester.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1911-02-08
NOTICE or ELECTION.

primary election for the nomina-
tion of candidates for Mayor and Al
dermen for the city of Laurens is
hereby ordered to be held on Tues
day the 2lst day of February. next.
under the rules OF the City Democrat
ic Club, The boxes for wards >, 4.
and 6 will be at the city hall and
box for ward at or near Lamens
Cotton Mill Store. { The following
named persons will act as managers
for boxes at City Hall: Eugene V. Fer
8uson, Glover Peterson, b. Nj. Wolff.
And the following named persons
as managers for box at Iaurens Cot
ton Mill Store: Nathan f. Curry. w.
w. Blakely. j. f.. Ledford.
The polls vii! 0per at = O'Clock in
the forenoon and close at o'clock
in the afternoon. Only those per ons
whose names have been enrolled on
the respective club lists. five days be-
fore the election. will be permitted 10
vote.
r. T.. Babb. Pres
W. l.. Taylor Sec.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1911-02-08
WINTHROP COLLEGE NEWS.
A Weekly Letter From Our COrre-
spOndcnt Among the LaurenS COun-
ty Girls Mt the State College.

" NtlTlS at the SthtP OOlleSe.
Examination are over and all have
settled down again to earnest work.
The battle with these, the worst ma
tions in the world (Exami-nations)
ended January Both, and the next day
was a holiday celebrated by just rest
ing.
Dorothy Lethbridge. the brilliant
young English pianist, who is making
tour In America this year, gave a
very charming entertainment in the
college auditorium last Saturday night
This was one of the Star Course En-
tertainmentS
Miss Ethel Cutler. the secretary
and Bible teacher in the National
Training school OF the y. W. G.. A.. at
New York, began ten days course
in the Life Ct Christ" Friday after
noon. Not only the students of Win
throp, bul all the ladies of Rock Hill
are cordially invited to attend them
all
February is to be full of interest
bl w TJllcll lPIIN, lllt SItdtSI
actress in England and America. is
to be here February 18th, Maude Pow
ell, the greaest violmist in America,
on February 9th, and the Crcatore's
Band on February l1th
Preparations are being made for
the Third Annual Convention OF S.
c. Volunteer Union, which will be held
at winthrop college February 1T-l9,
1911. Among the prominent speakers
to be here are DR. Jas. O. Reavis. of
Nashville. Tenn. and DR.. II. T. Ray,
of Richmond, Va. Entertainment will
be provided for all who wish to at
tend if they send in their names to
the Leader of the Volunteer band OF
10, 1911.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1911-02-08
HONOR ROLL GRADED
SCHOOLS FOR THE
FIFTH MONTH.

Following is the Honor Roll Of the
City Graded Schools for the 9Th
month:
First Grade-Elbert Copeland, John
Robert Ellis, Douglas Smith, Joe
Smyth, Jack Wallace, Beatrice Babb
Eula Burns, Ruby Dent, Margaret
Lake. Eleanor Miller, May Morgan
Mary Owings.
Second Grade-George Albright,
Thomas Barksdale, Clark Bundrick
LuciusBurns, Montefth Caine, Mar
shall Dendy, William Franks, Jack
Hudgens. Frank Roundtree. Flora Ben
nett, Lillian Garrett, Rosa Gray, Har-
riette Hughes, Caroline Rankin, Lee
Watson. Mary Smyth.
Third Grade-Robert Aiken. Lau-
rens Crews, Estelle Martin Mary
Blackwell.
Fourth Grade-Calvin league. An
ME Barksdale. Harlan Crews. Hattie
Watson.
Fifth Rebecca Lake. I.eona
Adams.
sixth Gradc Sarah Bolt. Frances
Davis, Mary Sullivan, Wilkes Dendy,
Herbert Sullivan.
Seventh Grade-IncZ Hudgens. Hat
tie Gray. Virginia Simpson. Elizabeth
Moseley, Lizzie Leake, Louise Sim
mons.
Ninth Grade-Joe Bolt Edwin
Moseley.
Tenth Grade-John Terry Winnie
Jeans, Mary Posey. Helen Sullivan.
Mill School.
First Grade-Enie Cook. Joe King,
CLYDE Darncll.
Second Grade ID. Williams Nan
ME Lee SnOdds
laird Grade de--norroh Fairston An
Use Nanhoy.
Fourth Grade-Emma Barton.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1911-02-08
HIGH SCHOOL CONFERENCE.

Supt. Hand Writes Giving Additional
Information aS to the Conference
Which is to be Held Here. Visitors
Invited.
The following letter has been hand
ed to us by Supt. Jones, of the city
schools. and it speaks for itself This
letter refers to the high school con
ference which is to be here February
10th and l1th,;
Columbia S. c. Feb &. 1911.
Supt. b. l.. Jones.
Laurens. S. G..
Dear Sir:
am sending ont today the second
notices to the various teachers in
vited TO attend the high school CON
ference in Laurens. | am inviting the
teachers of all the high schools in
Laurens county, Clinton. Cross Hill,
Mountville. Waterloo. Gray Court,
Shiloh and Trinity Ridge. In addition
to these | have asked the Greenwood
teachers. and left 1t with the McCor-
wick and Ninety-SiX teachers to choose
between I.aurens and some other meet
ing place.
We shall have our first meeting at
500 o'clock, Thursday evening. Feb
ruary 10th. AS you know, the pro-
gram is not a set one.
Any local arrangements YOU may
make for the comfort and convenience
of the visiting teachers will be high
ly appreciated. Try to get out few
OF your trustees and citizens who are
interested in such matters.
leave this afternoon for Anderson
am in Spartanburs Thursday
Very truly.
w. II. Hand
Those teachers who are coming and
desire accommodation will please no
tify B. l.. Jones and provision will be
made for them
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1911-02-08
ID. 1. II. Meeting.

The Henry Laurens Chapter.
Daughters of the American Revolu-
ton, will meet at the home OF Mrs.
w. p. Childress Friday afternoon at
o'clock. A full attendance is re-
quested and all those who will be uu-
able to be present are requested to
notify the hOstneSs
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1911-02-08

IT troubled with Indigestion. con
stlpatlon, no appetite or feel bilious.
give Chamberlain's Stomach and Liv-
er Iablets trial and yon will he
pleased with the result These tab
Iets ihvigorate the stomach and liver
ana strengthen the digestion. Sold
by Laurens Drug Co.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1911-02-08
Great GIFT to humanity
r. f.. Babb. Pres.
W. l.. Taylor, Sec.

or all the good gifts that ever came
outSof the wallet of tho Fairy God
mother the gift Of natural gladncss ia
we greatest and the best II ia to the
SOM what health is TO the body. what
sanity is to the mind. the best III nor.
mality-Bliss Carman.
The Columbus commercial., 1911-12-21
THE GOAL is IN SIGHT.

There is an old saying to the effect that earn
est and persistent labor will accomplish almost any
legitimate undertaking. and it begins to look like
the patient and persistent efforts of public spirited
citizens of Columbus and the surrounding territory
to secure an appropriation for the improvement of
the Tombigbee river are at last to be rewarded.
The coveted goal is in sight, and if plans now on
foot do not miscarry the two million dollars
necessary to make the stream perennially naviga-
bic will probably be appropriated during the pres
ent session of congress.
Congressman Gambler, who for many years
has been earnestly working for the improvement
of the stream, stated to the Commercial when he
last visited Columbus that he felt sure that if
the rivers and harbors committee could be con-
vinced that the commerce resulting from the i'm
provement of the stream would be sufficiently
The Columbus commercial., 1911-12-21

oreat 70 warrant the expenditure the appropriation
void be forthcoming. The committee has agreed
to give the promoters of the scheme hearing at
an early date, and both the Columbus Business
League and the Tombigbee River Improvement
Association will have Representatives on band to
present figures showing the commerce that viii
result from the installation of locks and dams, and
feel sure that these figures will be convincing and
that the bill providing for the appropriation will be
fayorably reported A favorable report means
that the bill will be passed, as a measure bearing
the Endorsement OF the rivers and harbors commit
tee is seldom turned down.
The passage of the bill means great deal te
the people of Columbus and the Tombigbee valley
as the improvement of the stream will result IN
material reduction OF freight rates. In these days
Iof pools and combines it is difficult for any city,
unless It be situated on navigabe stream or 6
railroad center with numerous competing lines te
secure reasonable freight rates. these rates being
invariably extortionate unless there is spirited
competition for the business, but when city has
a river by which freight can be transported safe
ly and cheaply throughout the entire year the rail
roads are compelled to grant reasonable rates in
order to meet water competition.
A perennially navigabe river will do more t.
build UP Columbus and advance her commercial
than any Improvement that could be
undertaken, and with the appropriation for the
work practically assured we have good cause te
rejoice and be happy at this blessed Christmas
season.
The Columbus commercial., 1911-12-21

Lowndes county and sentenced
to life imprisonment in the State
penitentiary,a a pardon. and as rea-
sons therefore would respectfully
show unto your excllency the
following state of facts:
That We believe at the time of
the homicide that the said Chas.
R. Smith was insane.
Further, that we believe that
Chas. R. Smith is still insane
and that the State has an institu-
The Columbus commercial., 1911-12-21
JAMES WHITCOMB RILEY.

The hand of death has fastened it's hold firmly
upon James Whtcomb Riley, and the beloved poe
has announced that he has penned his last verse
Mr.. Riley was seized with paralytic stroke sever
al months ago, and is slowly but surely nearing
the end.
An announcement of the fatal illness Of Riley
would be received with universal regret at any
time, and this announcement coming spontaneously
with the approach of the Yuetide season brings
the most profound grief to many people who have
been made happy by reading his verses Riley is
verify poet of the people. He loves nature anG
he loves children, many OF his verses having
appealed strongly to adolesc ents and having been
eagerly read by boys and girls throughout the
land
There is an undercurrent of pathos in many of
the delightful verses penned by the Hoosier poet,
and those of US who have wandered hand in hand
with him "Out to Old Aunt Mary's" and shared
his grief When Bessie Died" now sympathize
with him in his own distressing Illness and wish
that it lay in our power to do something to alevi-
ate his suffering and bring to him in the evening
of his life the comfort and cheer that his inspire
verses have brought to US.
AS portrayer of the beauties of nature Riley
stands without peer among contemporary poets
He has caught the fragrance of the flower garden
and the more subtle sweetness of the meadow, and
depicted them in the most charming verses verses
that have been read by all classes and that have
brought pleasure to both youth and old age 1t has
often been said that the greatest earthly happiness
is that which comes to those who bring happiness
to others, and if this be true Riley's cup of Joy
should be filled to overfowing. His verses have
countless hearts and made many bur-
iens easier to bear. and there is probably no man
IN America who is more universally beloved than
he
The fate of Riley shows what tragedy life is at
best. 1t seems sad indeed that the hand which
mas penned so many beautiful verses should be |
oalsied and that the massive mind in which the
inspired lines first found formation should be
tultifed by disease The days of the Hoosier
'oet are numbered, and all we can do is to ven-
ure the hope that God in His infinite wisdom.
will give him the power to realize that he has been
benefactor to mankind, and that the conscious
ess Of having made others happy will bring hap
iness to his own heart. and cause the evening of
is life to be spent in sweet contentment.
The Columbus commercial., 1911-12-21

ton far more suitable for such
unfortunates than the one he
now occupies.
Therefore. we ask your excel
lency to grant to this man a par.
don and have transferred to an
asylum for the insane.
B. A. Weaver
John Robertson
P. w. Maer
Battle Bell
And others.
5w
The Columbus commercial., 1911-12-21

Employees of the American Steel Corporation
have recently been admitted as stockholders on
profit sharing basis, and portion of their prof
its" is to be expended in the purchase of $500,
600 pearl necklace, which is to be presented to
Mrs. E. H. Gary, the wife of the chairman of the
board of directors, as Christmas offering from
the company
The Columbus commercial., 1911-12-21
Petition for Pardon.

State of Mississippi,
County of Lowndes
To His Excellency.
f F Noel. governor Of the State
Of Mississippi.
We. the undersigned citizens of
The State Of Mississippi. respect
fully petition your excellency
70 grant to Chas. R. Smith. who
was convicted Feb. 12, 1909 at
Fprin term Of Circuit Court of
The Columbus commercial., 1911-12-21

This is the season Of the year when city post
men and rural mail carriers are called upon to
perform extra hard labor. but the thought that the
packages which they carry bring unbounded joy to
tv hearts Of the recipients should serve to tighten
their burdens
The Columbus commercial., 1911-12-21
! WANT cOLUMN|

WANTED You to- patronize
our advertisers.
WANTED--A good mich COW.
Apply at this Office
FOR SALE-One half lot at
Cemetery. Beautiful location.
Applyat this Office.
FOR SALE SALE American Red
Cross Seals at all drug stores
and theI.I. and C.
R0ARDERS WANTED--P Phone
635 or applyto Mrs. ]. H.. Arch
er, 13013rd avenue, North.
STORE ROOM FOR RENT
Located on North Market street.
Apply to Mrs, NJ. E. Ostrander,
phone 34e.
WANTED-You to buy Red
Cross Christmas Seals. For sale
at theI. IL and c.. and at all
drug stores.
FOR RENT:--One nice front
room. 2l6 North 9th street. Fur
nished Or unfinished. Mrs. J.
H. Callahan.
FOR SALE:-6 room house on
East College Street. all modei n
conveniences, barn and garden
lot 5Ox23O, SO, 500. Apply to this
office.
WANTED "A position as stem
ographer by thorough business
like young lady. Employed but
would like change. Address v,
this office.
FOR SALE CHEAP House
hold goods. gas stove; feath-
er bed: 2 cotton mattresses; !
brass bed;1 music cabinet, chairs,
tables, etc. Apply at this Office.
FURNITURE AND HOUSE,
HOLD GOODS-All of my fur
niture and household effects..w
be be sold. Apply at my home,
No. 321, South..7th street. Mrs.
S. Selig.
WANTED TO SELL The |
Smith farm, 600 acres. Has two
million feet of oak. pine and cy-
press. Will sell the timber seq
arate from the lands. Call on or
see J. 7. Armstrong.
TWELVE PER CENT on 6
per cent money looks good. !
ian tell you where and how with
,ut cost. Saeerity good as bonds.
Perfectly legal. No trick or
scheme. O.eC. L., care this
,aper.
FOR SALEi-70 acre farm on
Military road, 3 miles from town
lew five room cottage. ge d or
hard, good, 8 acres in pasture,
IS acres in open land and remain
Ter in timber. Apply to this
flee.
WANTED TO SELL--The
'mith residence in Columbus. lc-
tied on corner of 10th avenue
nd 9th street South. Will rent
ubject to sale. Also two lots
4 Robertson's Addition. This
'operty will be sold at a sacri.
ce. Call on or phone J. T.
armstrong.
Toilet Sets for the ladies and
Hillary Hair Brushes for the
entlemen are always acceptable
resents. We have a most COM
Iete line of both. all sizes and
rices. Johnston & Caine.
The Columbus commercial., 1911-12-21

It's good thing that Santa Claus doesn't
make his rounds on foot, for if he did fear Of los
ing time in passing over the awkward street cross
ings might impel the philanthropic old elf to cut
Columbus out of his route.
The Columbus commercial., 1911-12-21

Those of Us who are lonely at Christmas
should find consolation in the thought there are
others In the same fix. Just think how lonesome
the one oyster in the church festival stew must
feel