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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-04

front street and in these slips lie small
river and bay craft that In most instances
have brought firewood or lumber, oysters,
watermelons, vegetables or canned goods
from many landings down the ma
jestic river or from points down or across
the Chesapeake. They have come also
from the Rappahannock. the Patuxent
and the York. Some Of these craft lying
in the slips seem long ago to have re-
tired from trade and to be riding out
their last years tied to the docks. Also
light pleasure craft are moorcd in these
places and rock in the swell of the pass
ing steamboats,. The motor boat. one evil
dence of Alexandria's progressiveness, is
there in Squadrons.
Some of the slips at low tide and 9TH
ers at all times reveal the skeletons Of
dead or ruined wharves. They are stud
ded with slow-rotting or nearly rotted
piles. thick coated with barnacles and
scum. They are laced across with stub
born old stringpieces. gray. green and al
ways Shiny and oozy. that are slowly
giving up to the effects Of age. From
these senile timbers rusty spikes and
rusty bolts protrLde.
At the wharves that are kept in repair
a large tonnage OF freight, embracing
everything that men in this latitude eat.
wear or otherwise use, passes in and out.
All the steamboats, going up or down
stop. The boats from Baltimore discharge
their main cargo. Alexandria being the
destination of much of ii. while a heavy
tonnage Is transshipped at Alexandria to
river boats going down stream-to boats
that make landings which the Baltimore
boats. keeping up their schedule. pass on
their trip up.
At right angles to the land end OF the
piers and oyster shell causeway runs
the main water front street. Both appro-
priately and appropriately 1t Is called
the Strand Part of the street north
OF the ferry is paved. but south Of the
ferry and along the piers Of the main
freight and passenger steamboat lines
this street is not paved, being deep in
black mud In winter or time of rain and
deep in heavy. slate-cOlored dust at other
times On the west side II this street are
warehouses old and big. Their high and
thick walls are laid in Flemish bond and
other courses prncticed by the brick
masons of generations passed. Their
sides and fronts are pierced by small
windows whose frames are glazed with
the little square panes so familiar in old
houses. The street In front Of them Is In
many places stocked with rusty junk,
iron principally. In these junk heaps are
boilers. rails, wire, propellers. anchors,
chains, cordage and-well, about every
thing that finally gets to be junk. Old
metal IL brought up by sloops and
schooners from all that wide country
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-04

By JOHN ELFRETH WATKINS.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1912-06-19
TO LEAVE WATERLOO.
Nr. w. Carl Wharton to Move to
GreenyiIle Where He viii Make his
Home In the Future.

Mr.. w. Carl Wharton, of Waterloo,
was in the city several days ago and
stated 10 number Of his friends that
he intends, at an early date, moving
from his present home to the city of
Greenville. Mr.. Wharton thinks that
to reach his fertilizer customers. AS
the season is short and strenuous
one, he finds 1t necessary to be where
he can go from place to place with
his fertilizer business, Mr.. Wharton
will have an interest in the real es-
tate firm of Ashley A. Butler & Co.,
and will give part of his time to this
firm. He will go to Greenville within
a very few weeks, but his family will
remain In Waterloo for several months
yet.
This announcement will be receiv-
ed with genuine regret all over the
county. Mr.. Wharton has taken deep
interest in everything which has tend
ed to the agricultural and educational
awakening of the people and his eff
forts are and have been greatly ap-
preciated. He has given unsparingly
of his time and money in everything
that went to the uplift and advance
ment of the county. Although his many
friends regret to see him take this
step, they wish for his happiness and
and increased success in his new
home. 1t is the hope and expectation
that att" a few months he will see
the It of his ways, pick up his
goods and return to the old "tramping
'ground".
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1912-06-19
TWO STREETS
TO BE REBUILT
City Council Making Preparations to
Resurface West Main and South
Harper Streets.


A representative of The Advertiser,
in conversation with member OF the
city council few days ago, was told
that arrangements were being perfect
ed to do some extensive street work
within the next few months. 1t is
the plan of the council to rebuild and
repair West Main street and South
Harper street from the brick pave
ments to the city limits. A Greenvtiie
bank has agreed to loan the necessary
money upon the note of the city at q 6
per cent rate. 1t is estimated that
about $500 will be required to do
the work.
Beginning at the corner next to the
new post office building West Main
street will be rebuilt almost to the
home of Mr.. T. d. Lake. The present
surface will be ploughed up. A layer
of large rock Will then be put down
and then another one Of smaller rock.
On top of this an asphalt surface will
be placed. Whether the same plan
will be followed on South Harper
street or not is not yet known The
work upon this street will depend up
on the funds left after the work is
finished upon West Main.
1t has not yet been decided how the
work will be done. 1t is probable
however, that the work will be done
by the city street department rather
than by contractors.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1912-06-19
A NIGHT IN THE WOODS.
Traynham Guards Spend n Night In |
True Camp Style near Barksdale |

Traynham Guards Spend Night In
True Camp Style near Barksdale
Station
The Traynham Guards are having
regular drills every week preparatory
to the annual encampment, which will
take place this year at Admission, Ala,
The company will leave about July
18TH
Saturday night Capt. Richey gave
the company an unusual outing. Leav-
ing the city about dark with full
marching equipment the entire com
pany marched about three miles out
of the city to a point near Barksdale
station. Reaching here regular ma
neuvers were gone through with, sup
per was cooked, dog tents pitched and
the company slept in the woods They
awoke next morning, packed up again
and march back to the city, with
considerable experience to their credit
The company has taken on new life
of late. Although it has always en-
joyed a splendid reputation it is get
ting, in some fine work now and com
ing to be a top notcher. Capt. Richey
hopes that by the time of the summer
encampment the Traynham Guards
will not only be among the best in the
state, but the" best in the state. 1t
will be remembered that Capt Nc
Master spoke very highly of the com
pany on his regular inspection tour
and his words of encouragement have
meant great deal to the soldiers.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1912-06-19
New Principal Elected.

A meeting of the board of trustees
Of the city schools was held Friday
for the purpose of electing a success
sor to Mr.. b. F. Ezell, who was prin-
cipal of the school last year and who
has resigned to accept the superin-
tendency of the Ninety Six graded
schools. A number Of applicants were
before the trustees. After consider
ing them all an election was gone in
to and Mr.. w. A. Barton, Jr., of Green
VILE, was elected. Mr.. Barton's fa-
ther was at one time a resident OF
this county, living in Dials township
and is pleasantly remembered hy
many of his old acquaintences. Mr..
Barton, Jr., is also known by quite
number OF people here and is held
in the highest esteem by them all. He
is spoken Of as talented young man
with many virtues to commend. He
graduated at Furman University two
years ago and since that time has been
teaching in Greenville, where he has
met with much success.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1912-06-19
MI. GalIagher PIcnic Postponed.

The Masonic picnic, which was to
be held at Mt. Gallagher the 22nd of
this month, has been called off for
the present. The picnic was to be
given by Brewerton Lodge No. 1873 A.
F. NJ. The picnic has been postponed
because the rain has delayed farming
operations to such an extent that it
is feared that attendance that day
would interfere seriously with the
work. Due notice will be given as
to the date on which the picnic viii
be held.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1912-06-19
LIVE STOCK MEETING
TO BE AT MADDENS
Invitation has been Received from
that Place and the Invitation will
Most Probably be Accepted.

IhpSt SSphuiy LsCCCptCus
In all probability the annual sum-
mer meeting Of the Laurens County
Live Stock association will be held at
Madden. The invitation from this
place has been received by the asso-
citation and it will doubtless be ac-
copied. The meeting was held last
year at Waterloo and proved a great
success, large numbers Of people be-
ing present and many exhibits being
shown. 1t is expected that the meet
ing this year will be as interesting
and as profitable as that one was last
year.
The invitation fram Madden came
from Mr.. j. d. Culbertson and is as
follows
Madden, S. c., June Z, 1912.
Mr.. w. Carl Wharton,
Waterloo, S. C.
Dear Sir: have talked with several
of our farmers about the advisability
Of inviting the Live Stock association
with the Clemson train to meet at
this place this summer, and they all
seem delighted with the idea
Madden is perhaps the most accessi-
bic point in the county for all the
people. The public roads lead direct
ly to this place from all points, and
our railroad schedules are ideal for
those who would wish to come by rail
Besides, we have some original oak
stock and the pcnicers. If it is nee
essary to make more formal ap-
plication kindly let me know and
will look after the matter promptly, as
We are anxious that Madden shall
entertain the meeting this year.
Yours very truly, J. u. Culbertson
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1912-06-19
Hot Times Expected.
New MountylIIe Teacher.

Ar. e. A. Fuller, who graduated this
SyAear at the Presbyterian College az
Clinton, has been elected to fill the
place made vacant after the resigna-
tion of Prof. W.. p. Culbertson at
MountYille. Mr.. Fuller Is well equip
ped to do the work of this school. He
is young man of many splendid
qualities and is highly esteemed by
all who know him. He is from Cross
Hill. Miss Irene billiard, of Clinton,
has been elected as an assistant in
The same school. The other two as
sistants are Misses Stokes and Miller,
both being teachers there last year.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1912-06-19
STATE CAMPAIGN
OPENED YESTERDAY
Fireworks Begun at the
Sumter Meeting.
BLEASE AND JONES
TO LOCK HORNS
Lyon and Evans Race for Attorney
General Gives Promise of Being
Something Real Warm. John 4.
Duncan Only Other Gubernatorlal
Candidate.

Sumter, June 1S.-Before a thou
sand voters the real campaign opened
here at IL o'clock today The crowd
assembled in front of the court house
and all candidates were present and
the day was perfect
Blease was the first speaker. lie
read his speech, and touched ln many
of his oft-eXpressed policies. He
charged his opposition With buying
votes and in other ways referred to the
Jones campaign. He said the recent
state convention was controlled by the
corporation ring" and big lawyers,
and that the farmers and common
people were not there.
Newspapers and corporations were
the goats of Governor Blease and he
referred to them often. He opposed
the education of the negro and put
ting money in higher educational in
stitutons rather than in common
schools.
He claimed that he is the governor
of the people, for he was lone Of the
people" and sat down amid cheers.
John t. Duncan was the next sneak
er, and he talked of many of his old
enemies, and hurled missiles at all
of his opponents. Duncan was hoot-
ed and greeted with cheers for Blease
and others. However, he spoke on.
Judge Jones followed Mr.. Duncan,
and he was likewise cheered. He de-
MED he was backed by corporations
and said Blease was supported by w.
III. Andrews, head of the powerful At
lantic Coast Lumber Company, and
Ben Abney, counsel for the Southern,
who lived in the white house."
Lets down with the demagogue!"
cried Judge Jones in one of his
Aheights of 'oratory
= He told several jokes which brought
forth cheers and at several times
cheers for Blease interrupted him.
Those who cheer most have little
power with the ballot" and he said
the count Of votes at the August pri-
mary would show him in the lead.
He assaied Blease's pardon record and
was frequently answered by cheers
from the Blease crowd.
Jones outlined his platform in
which he made it clear that his stand
on education, his idea of the pardon
power and other policies outlined by
him.
Judge Jones assailed Governor
Bleaso' S use Of the pardon power and
mentioned several instances in which
he said 1t showed it had been abused.
Judge Jones called on the people to
take a stand for principles, not men,
and said he stood for good govern
ment.
For Attorney General.
Candidates for attorney general
came next, but the crowd thinned
greatly. Much interest was shown in
the speeches of the aspirants for the
governship.
Hot Times Expected.
Attorney General Lyon assailed his
opponent, b. b. Evans, and said if
he did not stop his attacks on the
Ansel dispensary board he would pro-
duce the records to show that Evans
had dealt crookedly with the state.
Evans dared him to do this, and
Lyon said he would produce them
morrow at Bishopville
"lll be there" shouted one in the
audience, and hot times are expected.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1912-06-19
Babb,s MeadoM Picnic.

There will be basket picnic at
Babb's Meadow, Thursday July 4th.
The public is cordially invited to at
tend and to bring well filled" bas-
kets. Prominent speakers will be
present to make addresses, brass
band will make splendid music and a
ball game will be played in the after
noon.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1912-06-19
SENSATIONAL GAME
ON LOCAL DIAMOND

Great Aggregation Of Bank Employees
and Cotton Men to Play the Rest of
the Town. Look Out Boys!
It's been decided. They are going
to play. Maj. Watts is going to UNI
pire, ably assisted by DR.. w. G. Irby.
Maj. A. Huff is slated as official scor-
er with Col. ID. A. Davis to keep tab
and see that everything goes right.
It's going to be a great game. The
bankers and cotton buyers are going
to buck up against all the rest of the
town Friday afternoon In Garlington's
meadow. The biggest game Of ball
is going to be played since the glass
factory was built. A glance at the
lineup below will be sufficient 10 give
an idea of the real class of this game
The proceeds are to go to the hospital.
Special interest in this game is cen
tered around the personel ornamenting
the substitutes bench. For the bank
ers Mr.. j. w. Todd, an old tin can
Lacquer, W. l.. Gray, very efficient
rooter, Mr.. l.. G. Bale, now getting
too old to play, Mr.. C.. w. Tune, the
old first baseman, DR.. il. *. Aiken, an
other rooter, Mr.. o. b. Simmons,
treasurer, Mr.. Jim" Craig, champion
walker, and others will be there for
the bankers and cotton buyers Pick
lludgens for the anti-bankcrs, has
kindly consented to be on hand to fix
oil 81,
Richev will be ready to appeal all de-
cisions, Chief Bagwell will be on hand
to qucll disturbances and settle all
fights, and DR. Posey has promised
be there to give little advice on
how the game should be played Mr.
Robert l.. Walker has consented at the
last moment to act as critic Mr..
Charlie Hicks will direct the on
slaughts of the anti-bankcrs.
The lineup is as follows:
Bankers Anti-bankers
Chas. Simpson p w. r. Richey, Jr
E. o. Anderson p Pierce Irby
Chas. Fleming G Henry Irby
r. G.. Franks 1st b Dunk Sullivan
Claude Babb 2nd B Arthur Lee
Clyde Fowler Bird b Allie Lee
j. j. Adams SIS Pierce lrby
Bob Roper LF Ed Hicks
Il. ID. Lake CT Jack McCravy
j. w. Todd, Jr RF Tom Bolt
The regular price of tickets is going
to be one dallar each. Those buying
them at the gate can purchase them
for 20 and 10 cents, % cents being
for men and 10 cents for everybody
else. The game will be called by Um-
pire Watts at o'clock share.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1912-06-19
INTERESTING ITEMS
FROM THE COUNTY
News Letters From Many
Sections.
CORRESPONDENTS
GIVE LOCAL NEWS
Happenings Of Interest TO Many Poo
plo all over the County and to Those
Who Have Left the Family Hearth
stone and gone to Other States.

Cross HILL June 17.--Mr. Maxey
Hanna is at home from Erskine. He
won the Junior orators medal.
Doctors Young and Stevenson of
Due West have opened up dental Of
flee here.
Miss Wilmer Ramey left last Tues
day for an extended pleasure trip to
Washington, Baltimore and Niagara
Falls
Miss Mae Bushardt of Ncwberry is
visiting Mrs. Sophia Pinson.
Miss Eliza Mae Sullivan, of Mount
willie is visiting her friend, Miss Ella
Mae Martin.
Miss Cecil Mannheim, pretty little
girl of Marion, S c. is with her Sis
ter. Mrs. Louis Hanna
wonder if Uncle William" and
PRO bona Publco" do not know that
we are paying mills for roads and
bridges every year. That is something
on property About three times as
would think.
This correspondent would enjoy let
ters in The Advertiser much more if
persons who write would sign their
names instead of a nom de plume.
MIR. Luther Martin has moved his
goods across the street into the DR..
Pinson drug store.
Mr.. IIumbert has had the big gaso-
nDp al A.,
this vicinity and we feel sure if the
people will be patient, he will soon
get all the roads in good condition.
He has had an unusually tough job of
it this year and he won't ask for any
more tax either.
Mrs. W. III. Leaman and Miss Ger
trude Leaman went over to Greenwood
last Monday, returning oil Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. III. Nance wcro
Greenwood visitors last Thursday
The Daughters OF the Confcdcracy
gave the old soldiers dinner last Fri
day at the home of Mr. and Mrs. NJ.
T. Simpson. We arc informed that
a goodly number of veterans wero
present to enjoy the good things pre-
pared by the ladies We just know
ii was fine, and these occasions made
some of us who were just entering
our teens in G5 wish we had been born
a little cartier and could have fought
Just a little bit No doubt it made
some of those present, think OF tho
time when their SistrTg irGt married A."
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1912-06-19
CAUGHT TWO OF THEM.
Deputy Sheriff Reid Returned Saturday
From Aiken and Columbia Where
He Landed Two Prisoners.

Deputy Sheriff Reid returned Sat
urday morning from Aiken and Co.
lumbia with two prisoners in tow. A.
E. Roberts, white, he. apprehended in
Aiken where he had gone after jump
ing board bill in Clinton. He was
lodged in the county jail to await a
preliminary hearing.
In Columbia Mr.. Reid caught one
Arthur Werts who has sealed SEN
tence hanging over him for violating
the dispensary law several years ago.
He was caught in Columbia after quite
an interesting chase.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1912-06-19

Continued on Page seven.)
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1912-06-19

Madden June is The first gun os
the political battle VIII be fred az
sumter today, Some OF us VINO oy,
the good name of our state arc non.
ing that when the Guis comes I'm
August and the Will of the people is
expressed at the ballot box. that Co'o
H. Blease of Newucrry win be showed
under.
the Laurcus County Live stock as
sociation is to be held this year ii.
Madden 1t is not known just Yet a.;
to the date nor who is to have In
charge the barbecue that viii be nee
essary to feed the crowd sure to bn
here. Mr. Jno. A. Madden has offered
the use of his barn and lot for those
who bring cattle for exhibition. Our
progressive merchant, MIR. j. ID. Gu.
bcrtson, will doubtless call mcct.ng
of those interested at an early date
to make all necessary arrangements
for the success of the fair. We trust
all who read this will be in readiness
to lend a helping hand when the call
is made.
Again our hearts have been mado
sad in the death of Mrs. Emily Mad
den Martin She was one of the old
est, If not the Oldest member of Pros
pect church and her remains were bu-
ried there Monday morning at eleven
o'clock. She had been in failing health
for several weeks. AS her pastor,
Rev. Jodic Martin was prevented from
coming, Mr.. T. S, LangstOn, n lilo
Albuquerque evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1911-1914, 1912-11-07
Native of Old Mexico, Found
Guilty of Shooting sOledad
Zarrazino de Pine. Must
Pay Extreme Penalty.
KNAPP'S SLAYER GETS
FROM 20 TO 80 YEARS
Sam Lyle Must Serve Not Less
Than 40 Nor More Than 80.
Years for Murder of Ira
Carr.

on ftiGa.. Hu.,u ''r 80. ioil Dr-
mc"i" Brlga.lIiu rHH -..', 90 the
district court Tor the murd'r Of .-u'r.
nhd IariaIinO dc pinO. WJll U,. hanged
Dy the neck uutll dead.
I"lpIdilIu was sentenced 40 pay the
rNtr'uu" penalty by Judg" Herbert f..
IibthuIds m the dINtIi.l court iuldy.
Tn" prisoner received tho sentence Of
death wIihut q trcmur he stood bee
fore the court ana heard his duum --
that h' uad bat three weeks more on
earth, Wliuuu' the quiy,r OF an
"Nclhsh Asked bcfuLc sentence had
been ptuuuuI cd, " hc had nything
10 say 10 Do. u,u defense why sentence
should not %, ptssvd upon him, DClga-
dlilu HddI'ssr. me court briefly, de-
clHiing iuHt I' b. innocent ~ the muir
der OF tho l'Iuu woman. he told the
court o. rambling story IN IN rndcaVoT
10 weaken Ih" net ~ circumStuutial
evidence mat the state had woven
about MIN ana IN the strength of
which a lury twelve good men ana
true Utd returned u verdict finding
him guIlts ul murder In the first de-
gree. IN, death sentence passed ON
DtlgIdlllu today In the first to be- rec
Ordcd iu BvTnalillu county In more
than thirteen years, Dolgudiliu VIII
be- hanged uu November ~, provided
nor. Th,I" rs not believed to
bo the r,motrst possibility, how
over. that the Chicf executive
Of the state Nill interfere, aud
BolpadillO win undoubtedly begin his
preparations for his passage "a
otcrnit. on september 20 tiis year
SplodId IarraZinu de PinO Was found
dead ~ her hofUr near Fourteenth
street and Mountain road, Il bullet
wound through the body Ia IN" region
Of the heart telling the manner al
urHth. D"lgadiilu, said 10 be- ic wu'
mans lover, had been In the place late
~ the nICht Ui the 2Dth. lie wa
missing on the 30th. lie was captured
Ia Los LunaS, - miles south ot mere
aud sim had IN his p"sscssi"n the
gun with which II Is claimed the HhO
y sz-JlIlaL-Lb1 staIsd MA Upr. Del
gHdlllu VAS at once indicted by the
grand iurl. which VAS then iu scssiun
Ills trial and CONVICTION followed Hn'
he court refused to grant .uuiH"l
TRIAL. the dcat.i sentence coming today
Albuquerque evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1911-1914, 1912-11-07

n greater valuation. This school COM
munity may have a one-ro0m, or
tWo.room Cr "a thrce-rOOm building
as tho situation seems To demand.
Tho people ~ each community elect a
director. who represents them before
the central board. In the custodian of
the school house, takes the school
census, ana performs such other du-
ties ~ the county board of Education
may require Of him. School district
lines like those Of the town or city
are loosely drawn. and may be al
tered at any time TO accommodate
school attendance. 4 county board
~ five members including the cOun-
IS superintendent. elected by the DeO-
pie. administer. all school affairs
such go hiring teachers, constructing
school buildings. transporting chill
dfcn 90 Hnd from school. regulating
school term for each community.
l"Nying the school TAX NJ prescribed
by laW, etc. Thus an IA" schools OF
the county would 10, grouped Into two
classes. those Of cities and inCOrpOr-
ate towns with th" adjacent country
Whi'h surrounds them. sud the county
school district composed Of al the
school communities OF the county
managed by thiy county board ~ cdu-
rutlou iu 20 similar manner 10 that ~
TIA" city or town.
g. iz believed chat this plan will
dD more 80 ao.,, fh, many porpicxiug
'durrtipuHI uruH',u. Win which wa
contend, thHu an. cher thus far pro-
posed.