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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-02-23
{ XTRA SESSION
ALMOST ASSURED
Continued From First Pagc)

Academy. The latter probably Will
not occupy more than few hours. So
the chances are that the House will
be marking time when March ar
rives.
The naval Bill, having been approved
in committee OF the whole last night.
was. quickly disposed OF to-day. a
motion to recommit and cut down the
building program from two battIeships
TO one was lost. 5H
The notifications bill provides for
the coast defenses Of the United States
not include the item for the fortiaca-
ton of the Panama Canal, which will
be reported with the other canal ap-
preparations in the .sundry, civil bill.
some discussion, and Representative
Harrison, of New York, succeeded in
striking out number of its provisions
with participation in various interna-
tional conferences. Among the pro-
visions dropped from the bill, but
W te msy the be by the Sen
Subscription OF $4,000 to the Inter-
national Prison Commissions: participa- :
ton in the International Railway Con-
tio2al seismoeraphic Association; con-
tribution OF $4,000 to the bureau Of the
1nterpe rliameentary Union for the pro-
nnd IN the
meeting at The Hague of the inter
national conference to promote uni
form legislation concerning letters Of
exchange
Reach Agreement
Washington, February Coon
ferecs on the river and harbor bill
reached an agreement to-day. practi-
cally all Of the Senate amendments pro-
viding for new project being accepted
by the House members Of the confer
ence committee. They also accepted
the rider put on in the Senate rrovid-
ing for z material increase in the en-
gineer corps OF the army. which In
crease was made necessary by tho all
most complete surrender of the direc-
tion Of river and harbor work and irri-
cation projects to the army engineers.
The proposed extension OF two years
in the life of the National Waterways
Commission was modified so as to ex-
nire November II. 1911. By which time
final report Of The commission is TO be
filed. The conferces retained the pro-
vision authorizing the commission to
investigate and report upon plans for
impounding flood waters. and for pro-
posed artificial waterways. These in
clEde canal from .Anacostia River to
Chesapeake BAY
Contract authorizations were IN :
changed by the conferees. being for a
total OF s!3.10l.645. making grand
total for the bill OF s36,s56.ss7.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-02-23

Seperate trousers at a third
and more off the prices.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-02-23

COLDS CAUSE HEADACHE.
LAXATIVE BROMO Ouinine tho world wide
Cold and Grip remedy removos cause. Call fun
name LOOK for slCnat ure +. ". GROVE. 2Sc
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-02-23
Convention {

chairman; G. W. Hawxhurst Rev.
r r. sernmes; Rev: r. a. Robinson.
~ = George =; Oliver. Rev. II. S. Henkei,
11cN- - D McAllister. Frank Talbot,
Key ". ashury Christian. rev. L. r.,
"llson ROY. s. c.. Hatcher.
:. Audlting.-Eev. S, z. Hatcher, Fro
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. Oliver Rider. chair
man man; II Lee Houchins, Rev. P.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-02-23
wiilfam webster Brown.

William Webster Brown died at his
residence. East Cary Street, at $3.50
a. NJ. yesterday. in his ffty-frst year
after a brief illness FIe Is survived
by his Wife, one son. Stanley r.
Brown. OF New York, and by two
daughters Misses Elsa ]. and Edna
Phyllis Brown. The fun erel arrange
ments have not been completed
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-02-23
Defends Loenl ont,on

~ the opening of the afternoon ses
aaoressed the convention on THE
Strength and Weakness OF Local OBJ
Jon Mr.. Motley gave a good many
lShrts, and earnestly defended In =
sood results OF local option. ieadin :.
70 the ultimate goal Of state prohibi-
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-02-23

me convention expressed its thanks
president Atkins appointed the fol-
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1911-09-13
KINGS DAUGHTERS WARD.
How Patients may Gain Entrance mt
this Ward in the County Hospital.

The local chapter Of the Kings
Daughters have fitted up 4 ward at
the hospital which will be open free
to al lpatients who are unable to pay
the customary fees. A patient who
is taken in this ward obtains all the
benefits of nursing and attention that
those patients receive who enter as
pay patients.
A committee has been appointed by
the Daughters which will decide who
is eligible to get the benefits of this
room. The committee is composed of
Mesdames j. III. league, chairman, II.
IS Aiken, Eugene Hudgens, Fleming
Smith, Brooks Swygert and Ed. Mar
tin. If there is any person in the city
or county of Laurens who is desirous
OF going to the hospital and entering
this ward they should notify any one
of this committee and the matter will
be Immediately taken up and settled.
The ladies wish it distinctly under
stood that the room is set apart for
patients from all over the county and
any who are unable to pay the Gus
tomary fees will be welcomed to take
advantage of it.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1911-09-13
MR.. w. T. CREWS
STARTS NEW PAPER

"The State-Appeap will be the Name
of the New Weekly Paper to Start
mt Greenwood.
Mr.. w. r. Crews, until recently con-
nected with the Laurensville Herald,
will leave Laurens within a few days
for Greenwood, where he will begin the
publication of new weekly paper. The
paper will be known as the State
Appeal" and it is understood will be
favorable to the administration of the
present governor.
Mr.. Crews has already been to Green
wood several times on business con-
nected with the paper and he will
go over to take charge within a few
weeks. His son, Mr.. Stanley Crews,
Will also go over to assist him in the
composing room.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1911-09-13
SEPTEMBER TERN
OF SESSIONS COURT
Only Case of Interest SO far is that of
BOycc Il. Hughes for Assault and
Battery with Intent to XIII.


BOycc Il. Hughes for Assault and
Battery with Intent to Kill.
The September term Of the Court
of General Sessions is being held this
week. Courtcrier Barksdale called the
court at ten o'clock Monday morning
and soon after Judge Gage, Solicitor
Cooper, Clerk Bolt, Stenographer
John X. Aull, Of Newberry, and the
other officers of the Court were found
in their accustomed places.
There is little of interest connected
with the court this time. The case of
Boyce e. Hughes charged with assault
and battery with intent to kill Lau-
rens Hughes is one that will attract
most attention. The testimony was
taken yesterday and the arguments
concluded last night. The jury was
still in the room when this paper went
to press. There are two negro MUIR
der cases on the docket
The following are the six left ov-
ers' on the Grand Jury: d. e. Todd,
j HI. Cunningham, j. l.. Reid, j. c..
Beeks, 7. l.. Henderson and Hilary
Blakeey.
PreScntmcnt of Grand Jury.
To His Honor Judge Gage presiding:
The Grand Jury begs leave to pre-
sent the following: For this term of
court we thank His Honor, Judge
Gage, and other officers of the court
for kindnesses and courtesies shown
at this term of court We have care
fully examined and passed on all bills
handed us Ly the Solicitor. We, the
grand jurors, recommend that steps
be taken to improve the road cross
ing, near Poplar Springs church (col-
oredD crossing the G. & w. C. r. r.,
the south side of Ora. The above cross
ing has been reported to the Grand
Jury.
We also recommend that all rail-
| road crossings in the county be i'm
proved by placing plank on each side
of the rail We recommend that steps
be taken to regulate the reckless run
ming of automobiles and motorcycles.
The report of the Superintendent of
education was received as information
and we approved of the way In which
he kept district reports.
Respectfully submitted,
j, w. Bolt Foreman
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1911-09-13
Concerning Rccepticics.

Patrons OF the postodice receiving
their mails by carrier must provide
some kind of recepticles for mail mat
ter. In order to give everyone ample
time in which to secure boxes mail is
at present being delivered to number
or residences where recepticles have
not been provided. However as soon
as the boxes that have been ordered
arrive and everyone has had time to-
provide some kind of box delivery
service will be withdrawn from those
residences which provide no place to
deposit mail matter.
There are now on sale in the city,
boxes ranging in price from twenty
1--WE cents to one dollar and fifty cents
thus putting the price in reach OF ev-
eryone and it is earnestly hoped that
no one will fail to comply with this
requirement..
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1911-09-13
CITY COUNCIL MEETS.
Committee Appointed to have an Audit
of the Books Made,

The City Council held meeting
Thursday night. A statement being re-
ceived from City Clerk Peterson that
he was unable to make report. as
had been asked by the council. a com
mittee was appointed to have the books
audited and a report made.
Council also gave notice that an
election for clerk and treasurer would
be held Tuesday, 0ast nighD but up
to the time of our going to press no
election had been held
The petition as to the voting of
bonds for trolley line was also to
come up again last night. it being re-
membered that action on the petition
was postponed some time ago. 1t is
understood that majority of the
councilmen now favor ordering the
election.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1911-09-13

The cornerstone or the court house
will be relaid next Thursday, the 21st
at I o'clock in the morning. Appro-
PIRATE ceremonies will be observed and
all OF the people of the county are
invited to be present. If it can
be arranged the stone will be re-laid
with Masonic ceremonies
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1911-09-13

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With full quota of children pres
ent and large number of parents i'm
attendance, the City Graded Schools
opened Monday morning, the feature
of the opening day being the address
of DR.. j. II. Harms at the School Raj
ly which began at 10 o'clock Suit
able exercises were held at the open
ing exercises of the other schools of
the city.
AT nine o'clock the children gath
cred at their rooms and books we're
assigned and studies outlined for the
next days work. Other matters
which generally come up at this time
were settled and at ten O'Clock the
children marched to the auditorium
where large number of the patrons
OF the school had already gathered
After the reading of a passage i'm the
Bible by Rev. G.. F. Rankin, Rev. w.
}. Barre made a fervent prayer. Then
in few words Mr.. Jones welcomed
the patrons to the school, saying,
among other things, that it was his
hope and belief that he and the teach
ers were entering upon the years
work with renewed spirits and a de-
sire to do even Il better work than
was done last year. He thanked the
parents and friends of the school for
tI,
given before and asked that this sup
port be continued. Then addressing
a few remarks to DR.. j. II. Harms.
President of Ncwberry College who
was to make the principal address OF
the day. Mr.. Jones introduced him to-
the audience
The address of DR.. Harms was one
that could hardly be done Justice TO
except by listening to it, He is one
OF the most polished orators that eyer
speaks in Laurems and throughout His
address Monday h. was given tho
very closest attention Evcm the small
lest of the children present showed
that they were attentive 10 his word
by answering AT odd times questions
put to the school on diMcrcmt phases
OF the subject in band While bis
words were addressed prncipaIly to
the children, the Older people pres
cnt listened With rap artcu,ion and
were perhaps, inspired 10 start out
anew TO try and accomplish things
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1911-09-13
Young Choir Girls.

An innovation was made at the
Methodist church Sunday evening
when the young girls of the church
were called to the choir and made to
do duty there In the absence of the
older members of the choir, several
of whom were absent from tho city,
the young girls made quite success
of it,
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1911-09-13
CHIEF JUSTICE JONES
SENDS RESIGNATION
indication That ne VIII Run
for Governor.
TO TAKE EFFECT
EARLY IN JANUARY
On Account of the Connection of his
Name with the Race for Governor,
which has been made for the Past
Weeks, II is Believed that He will
Run.

Ira B. Jones of Lancaster. CHIEF
justice OF the State supreme court.
Monday telegraphed to u. II. Brooks.
clerk of the supreme court, the an
nouncement of his resignation. to taks
effect January g. 1912. In many quar-
lerS thls is taken as very strong in
dication that Mr. Jones will announce
his candidacy for the governorship
III opposition to Cole l.. Blease. tho
incumbent. who has stated that he in
tends to seek reelection.
Justice Jones announcement as
sent to Gen. Brooks follows:
Lancaster, Sept. H. 1911.
Brooks, Clerk, Columbia.
Resignation to take effect January
., Mailed governor today.
(Signcd) Ira B. Jonos i"
1t has been rumored for some time
mat Justice Jones might take the field
Tor the governorship
Mr., Jones has been Il member OF
the supreme court since 1896 He
was elected chief Justice upon the res
ignation of Y. j. Pope i'm 1909 Since
mat time he has served with no lit
tie distinction as head of South Caro-
lina's tribunal of last resort.
Justice Jones, who was born in
Ncwbcrry December 20, 1851. Is n
graduate of Erskine college He ot-
tended Newberry college for two
years, but went to Erskine to com
plete his education. After leaving col
iege. he taught i'm Newberry nnd
Edgefield counties, at the same time
studying law. In 1872 he was ad-
mitted to the bar and opened an Of
hce In Newberry. He also became as
sistant editor OF the Ncwberry Her
and. In 1875 Mr.. Jones moved to Lam
caster.
From then ON he began to interest
himself actively in politics. He was
elected to the legislature from Ian
caster county and i'm 1890 was an
ointcd chairman of the ways ana
Hs committee OF the house. Sub
scPu"ntly he was chosen speaker,
serving in that capacity until 1896.
In 1856 he was made chairman of Tho
Democratic executive committee of
Lancaster county ana also of tho
executive committee 5or the Fifm
congressional district lie was vice
president OF tho constitutional con.
vention OF lS9,
l.,
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1911-09-13

The many friends of Mr.. John Can
non will be glad to hear of his con
/ tiRued Improvement Mr.. Cannon
{ has been very sick, though not dan
gerously, at the County Hospital for
the past few days.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1911-09-13
AT the Opening Exercises
of the City Schools.
URGED CHILDREN
TO DETEST IDLENESS
The City Schools Opened Monday
Morning under very AuSpicious
circumstances, a Large Number Of
Children being Present and the
Teachers In Fine Spirits.
Program.

Reading of Il Bible lesson, by
c. +. Rankin,
Prayer. by Rev w. E. Barre.
Song by tic school, Blessed
Jesus"
Welcome and Introduction of
the Speaker by Supt. B. l.. Jones
Address by DR.. j. III. Harms,
Address on part of the Minis
t2rs. by Rev. l.. p. McGec,
- !ew words from the trus-
tees, by c. II. Roper,
Dismissal.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1911-12-12
Football Spread.

The captain of , ponu,,r footh,Il
,a,, 10 ; \.
49,, W"
"''' 'He SaiHe, anu mere Is the
way his dOting mother has Manned IL
The tcam's co,or, or,n, , J,,o
no ., ,.
f'""''''''"'e an" VIII We III e'r
dence IN huge tdrlatan bows on the
backs of the chairs. alte, mating "Or.
anre and b,uo" rb, ,,,,rn; all,
0"'S' P'cNe WIZ
VIC '"i ~ ioo'paii Hlieu WIN ye!IOW
'hrySanthemumS. and the individual
iayOrs will no small foo,ha,,, Thu
,I,oo a..,. IN,
WI NC VI "ro"" caTu'
this quotation.
I have prcn,ro,, d, fo,s,. lao ~ M
Dun And c,rs.d ho 10 uL a., I'M
on the inside this menu which she
fortunately found in an old maya zine
and adopted her purpose:
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1911-12-12

There is no use for anyone u
take any other daily paper than Tho
Telegram, as we get the Geographic
News OF the world several hours
ahead of any other daily that reach
es here. says an appreciative sub
scribcr Of The Evening Telegram.
We are giving the people of Lake
land the same Geographic service
that real cities have: we cover the
local field. giving that news which is
OF the most interest to our people
and our paper goes into practically
30 per cent. of the homes of the
city lis advertising columns are
AS careIully read as are its news col
umns. and the advertiser who gives
his advertising some thought in its
preparation, Is the one whose store
is going to have the biggest crowd.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1911-12-12

Capt L. H. llanc is extremely iii
al his home corner Florida avenue
and Magnolia street. He had So
we're attack of vertigo Saturday eve
ming and has been in "A semi-uncon-
sciOus condition ever since. and yes
torday afternoon sustained strok.
of paralysis. affecting his entire lef;
side. lie has since lain in a coma
tose state and though DR.. Henley is
attending him and loving hands are
ministering unto his every need, his
condition is indeed serious.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1911-12-12

Rev. j. X. Cason, in company with
Bishop llOss, who has been his guest
| Tor several days. left Tampa his
morning for gainesville. where they
will attend the Methodist Confer
ence. II is understood that Re,
Cason will not return to Hyde Park
church the coming year but will b,
located elsewhere Whatever church
may secure his services, they are Il
be congratulated.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1911-12-12

of oranges to Liverpool. England.
This fruit was in prime condition
and the cost of shipping was about
LOS per box. Mr.. Fans made a
similar shipment last year and the
oranges were twenty-One days in
transit On arrival but one poor or
anse was found in the consignment.
AT the above cost of transportation
there is no reason why ST. Cloud,
and Florida generally, cannot find a
Sood market for produce in Eng
land. The above statement further
demonstrates that none but the
very finest fruits should be shipped
cut of the State.--St. Cloud Tri-
bune.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1911-12-12

During next week-the period in
which at least Is per cent. of the
Christmas buying will be done
The Telegram will put on bar
gain counter sale" OF advertising in
order that any merchant who d.
sires TO take liberal space to tell his
story TO the holiday buyer may do
SO al Very reasonable cost The
reading matter will not be curtaileu,
as sufficient pages will at all times
be printed to carry all the advertis-
ing that may he offered without
sacrlfclng any news or literary
features
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1911-12-12
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Longer sleeves are inevitable

Longer sleeves are inevitable.
Still the vogue of velvet increases.
Large white satin revers are used
on many silk suits.
Velveteens and corduroys will make
up many handsome skirts.
Three-quarter length coats prevail
in Paris tailored costumes.
Rich and gorgeous blues have .
masterful place In millinery.
Tafeta has stronger place in
fashion than for many years.
All fashion indications point to
still larger use Of embroideries.
The large collar has evidently come
to stay. - we'll ss the side frill
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1911-12-12
PAINTING ON CHINA.

Mrs Jennie D. Willis, whose arr
studio in the Dranc building is at
tracing considerable attention al
this time, wishes To announce tina,
She makes a speciality of teaching
painting on china. aud, as She h 4;
her own kiln. she is able to do her
own freeing here Those who would
IKE to learn 10 paint lhei,'
Mrs. Willis at her studio N POL
Dranc building.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1911-12-12

Mr. George Bussard. popular A.
|C /. 3,iurtor, left last night for
Laredo Texas, where he went for
|the lslrtlt Of his health, being a suf-
|.srer IL heart trouble. Mr.. Bus
:arl haS been off duty for the past
Two o. thrce months, having just
|rmru from a trip to various
points iN Michigan. where he went
|ttr tr benefit that might accrue TO
|hn tom change of climate. 1t is
|hopel that his Western trip will b"
Nh n.ea', of entirely restoring him
II a.> conner good health.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1911-12-12
TIE Impeccable Sardine.

They can be given to children with.
out fear Of their choking II can cas-.
lily be recognized that the bones ara
taken away. A large number of con.
Snmers evidently judge thus. as sar.
dimes SO prepared have first class
reputation They are to be found on
all tables where the lady Of the house
wishes to show she lives in style
From an earnest advertisement
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1911-12-12

w. , Rothrock. a former citizen
lakeland, but who is now living
\, :, rl3nd. is in Lakeland for a
: ,4y, and while here is stopping
II, Natanzas hotel. Since going
J, : ,,oud Mr.. ROthrOck has be-
ax,ure there. being a member
-. r,y council and otherwise
.,..,it with the growth and pro-
er.s, ,ur town.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1911-12-12

Mr.. Hall. of Rochester, n. ". is in
Lakeland for the winter and while
mere is stopping at the residence Of
Mr.. F. p. Stallman. on East Oak
street. Mr.. Hall is greatly pleased
with Lakeland. the lovely lakes and
delightful climate. He is here for
his health. which We trust will be
greatly benefited.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1911-12-12
He Would Join Him.

Hostess-"Why. Mr.. Smith. I've
hardly seen you all the evening, Now.
| particularly want you to come and
hear whistling solo by my hus-
band Smith Whose hearing is a
trifie .ndistinct)-A whisky and soda
with your husband? Well. thanks.
don't mind II do have just one."-
Punch
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1911-12-12
early Type Of Letters,

The type of letters in early manu-.
scripts Was the same as that of those
used on the earlier metal plates and
wax tablets. All letters we're capitals.
Minnscule, Or small lettering, as op-
posed 10 the majuscule. was invented
in the seventh century.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1911-12-12
7. l.. WARlNG.

Whenever Il farmer opposes gout!
roads. from envy Jealousy. stingines>
or any other cause. he is surely cut
ting off his nose 10 spite his face.
Tor there is nothing which will add
to the value Of the farm or its pro-
duets like GOOD roads. OF what use
Is money crop il you can't reach
he market with it? The better the
roads, the quicker the market can b.
reached. the more stuff can be ear
ried. and the easier il Is ON the stock
the vehicles. and the men. Whoever
else may be- benefited by good roads,
the farmers, as class, are the
greatest bcneiciarics and should
throw no obstacle in the way of i'm
proving the highways Suwancc
Democrat.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1911-12-12
AIMED at the Start

Statistics show that in .arly all
eases the college girl. when she mar.
rles, stays married. Probably she
starts out by giving her husband
vivid description of the hazing stunts
she has participated in Cleveland
Leader
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1911-12-12

Having decided to build IA TWO
story residence, ! will sell the five
loom bungalow which am now o.
cupying at an attractive price, and
on my usual long time payments.
This is an exceptional proposition as
this is a beautiful place will be-
glad to show il to any one contcm-
plating purchasing, and make price
and terms
12-o) I. l.. WARlNG.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1911-12-12

~ NJ. Beyis is enjoying Il
=, n d lis father. Mr.. w. A..
r. u ,..ald Ridge. Jackson cOun-
;, =, vl.o expresses himself as
= -, l>ed with Lakeland and
II. ..aa conditions of the COM
mimi, IN general. The doctor 5
|nr !, nw ON the jump these days
h, n,a.!ine business and pleasure
liz .l.owN- his father around the
|colntry