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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-05-27
Gang OF Thugs Boast They
Have Protection OF the
City Officials
TALE OF BRUTALITY
is TOLD BY VICTIM
Electric Lights Are Cut Off
While Crime Is Being
Perpetrated-Sheritf
Finally Acts

OCEAN CITY. MD. May 26.--->ever
has Worcester county been more
stirred than it Is TODAY over the action
OF a gang of thugs, who, claiming Of
aeiai protection, dragged Mary Holz-
man, an unprotected woman. from
her home in Ocean City. showered
blows and kicks upon her face and
limbs and concluded their brutal per-
Torrance ny dipping her into vat
of tar TN the presence Of her eleven
year-oId son. who struggled TO pre-
vent the outrage.
Terrorized by her experience, the
woman mas quit the town. Che ia
now being sheltered by Tom Jones. IA
negro. who lives three miles In tho
country.
One of the most startling features
of the incident is the fact that the
town lights were out whom the assault
was committed.
Mrs. Holman SAYS the switch was
turned through the connivence, of
town officials. However this may be,
the tnnn guilty nf the outrage boasted
while they were subteeting her to the
indignities that their act had the sane
ton Of the town council
states Attorney Acts.
To-day Sheriff Harrison. acting under
Instructions from States Attorney
johnson, visited Mary Holman. and
It vas agreed that che should be
taken 10 Snow HilI the county seat
OF Worcester. She demanded an In
vestisatlon nj the assault and the IN
efdents leading up 70 ii. claiming that
sh.. has been the victim Of defamatory
gossip as we'll as OF an assault so
brutal that Il seems almost incredible
10 believe that amy group Of human
beings could hRye been guilty of II.
1T was - clock Tuesday night,
she said today. when | was awakened
by the smashing OF glass where /
slept. ! was frightened, of course.
Hardly had | time TO put on few
clothes when tho door was burst in.
The crowd numbered about ten men.
oF whom I recognized some. When
/ screamed they struck me and some
times kicked me. Every tooth have
Is loose. and the condition OF nay face
you can see for yourself. My back
and limbs are black and blue from the
blows and kielxs they gave me.
Child is Assaulted.
Some Of them grabbed me around
the neck and Others by the arms.
They also caught my feet and hold
ing me in this way started from the
house. AfA son SFfH8fIasA W tiNii ssAs
first struck. They boxed his face aud
threatened him. One man waved
big pocket knife. the kind sailors
carry. He threatened to run II
through me If l didn't keep quiet.
Another had an oar. He said he
would knock out my brain. They
rushed me from the house to bar
rel OF tar, in which l was thrown.
They forced me down in it, until
my whole body was covered Some
of 1t still clings TO me"
She turned her head, Traces Of the
tar were plainly visible on the back
of her neck.
THE lights were out" continued
Mrs. Hofzruat1.a :. and continued out fer
half an hour. when the men FIN
ished their work the whole town was
lighted as usual After ! had been In
the tar barrel. for perhaps ten min
utes. they dragged me out threw me
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-05-27
CONTINUES PRAYER
AND AvERTS PANIC
PLATFORM a;oAI41PsEs, As MGR.
-LANEILE. BLESS FOUNDATIONS
Or CHURCH.

NEW YORK. May 36.--With hand
raised as he blessed the foundation Of
the new st. Clements Catholic church,
In West Fortieth street Monslgnor
Lavelle. vice general OF the difEese 81
New York, prevented a serio<s panic
today by continuing his prayer as 81
platform COLA psed behind him plunginR
fifty women and children 10 the ground
of the basement fifteen feet below.
The cries of score of injured.
pinned under the debris. mingled with
the clamor of 5000 SPECTATORS, but
the priest stood immovable until he
had finished HIS blessing. HIS calm
attitude had a Quieting effect upon
the throng. and gave the police the few
moments nece ssary to avert a panic
When the victims of the crash had
been extrit ated seven were found to
be suffering from painful injuries. while
more than twenty We're badly bruised.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-05-27
THIRTEEN NO TERROR
FOR CONFEDERATES

WASHINGTON. May 26.--The number
thirteen will have no terrors for a
little band OF Confederate veterans who
will assemble on Memorial Day at the
hehest OF Congressman A. w. Rucker.
Of Denver Colorado There will be
thirteen representatives of the official
life OF the capital at tho little dinner,
Mr.. Fuckers guests being Chief Justice
Edward d. White, of the United state
Supreme court. louisiana: Senator
Augustus O. Bacon. Georgia: Senator
Joseph Il. Johnston. Ala baua; Senator
John n. Thornton. Louisiana: Senator
Thomas 3. Catron. New Mexico, and
Congressman William Richardson. Ala
hama. George ". Taylor. Alabama. Al
bert ~Estapini Louisiana; John Lam o.
NirGinia; Joshua #. c. Talobott. Mary
land. and Charles NJ Stedman, North
Carolina.
The dinner will be served in Con-
gressman Fuckers apartments.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-05-27
HOIST RED FLAGS;
LOAD AMMUNITION

NEW YORK. May 26.-Prepared
for the greatest naval demonstration
since the Spanish American war five
dreadnau@hts Ut the United States
navy, are rushing Ia Cuba tonight TN
der full steam. Three other battie-
ships and cruiser are being loaded
with marines and munitions of war at
Hampton Roads with teveriah haste.
while still another 5attleship IL hur-
rying across the Gulf of Mexico, 90
join the fleet Ct Key West. AT the
Norfolk navy ward are assembled hum
breads Of marines waiting for trans
ports, several of which are boinX
made ready for II quick embaFkation.
To AID 10 the excitement IN naval
circles today, q well founded rumor
gained circulation taaf ina United
states Is rushing the nuciens of her
sea fighting power TO southern waters
not only to suppress the revolution
III Cuba, but also to put q final
uufetus on the situation In Mexico.
Rear Admiral Osterhaus COM
handing the Atlantic fleet. arrived or
Tompkinsville today, on board his
flagship, the armored cruiser WASH
ington, but before anchor could be
dropped he received orders by wfre--
less -froRa the naNY- department at,
Washington, to proceed al once to <
Cuba. without waiting for COM.
plement Of marines and supplies.
which was the vessels mission TO
this port.
An hour later the batteships Min
nesota. NJ 7ssissippi. Missouri and
Ohio steamed up the narrows at fulI
speed. rushed marines and munitions
on board, and turned south again, Z
few hours later.
The fhattleships Georgia. New Jer-
sey, and Rhode Island. and the crusier
Montgomery, took supplies and ma
rines on board at Hampton Roads.
The Georgia was reported by wtre-
less az proceeding to Guantanamo.
The battleship Nebraska reported
that she was making fast time acroa9
thu Gulf of Mexico.
The supply ship -Guigee, IL af
Hampton Roads. taking on supplies
for the trip south.
Means More Than Cuba.
The five thousand troops which
have been ordered to hold themselves
in readiness to embark at once. can
bemoved as soon n the transports 4EA
ready. The, orders to place the army
transports at Newport News in CONF
mission, naval men said today. fndEeN
Gated that something more than IS
naval demonstration to over-awe tn
reDeilions negroes IN Cupa, WaS COZ
tempiated In Washington.
The battleshins which passed herr
a few hours before proceeding aout3
were at Provincetown when they -
ceived orders to take marines A6N b
war supplies aboard and renne1vuu
at Key West. VII sssS
The sudden arrival and flight. * q II
Washington caused sensations Ai41
The roar of her chains through IN "
hawser pipes had hardly drfktGG#
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-05-27
GREAT TOUR CONTEST
AWAKENING INTEREST
Candidates Who Enter Now Have Good ShowFirst Work
Can Be Easily Observation-Disclosures Votes
Schedule Will Not Be Changed.

Interest in the great Vsrginian con-
test for number of trips of UNI
usual naRnifeence Is just beginning
to reach It's height some have al
ready started 10 work and Others are
just beginning, but II IL not yet too
late for any one 10 enter. who has Il
mind to make q legitimate effort 10
win And the chance Is still open
Only a few days have been open
for contestants 10 work, and the cen
test will run FOR number of weeks
What has already been done by any OF
the candidates can pe overcome in
few DAYS by some ono willing TO get
out nd hustle and the votes will he
found easy TO garner.
by next vote showing there will be
many more contestants entered ana
some OF those who will enter in this
time will win trips. The prizes are
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-05-27
MOVING PICTURES NON
IN CATHOLIC CHURCHES

ROME, May 26.-Moving picture
shows on religious subjects may now
be given in Roman Catholic churches
in America. The Vatican has just
given It's consent to- this distinct in
noyation at the request OF several
bishops. The conditions under which
the pictures may be shown are thai
the sacred host be removed from the
church during the performance. and
that the women be separated from,
the men. 1t Is also ordered that the
church be sufficiently lighted. Magic
lantern shows may also be given ua-
der these conditions,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-05-27
ETHEL ROOSEVELT TO
BE COUSINS BRlDEMAiD

y BOSTON. MASS. MAY 2e.--Miss
Ethel Roosevelt dauchter OF ex-Presi-
dent Roosevelt is' coming to Boston to
act as bridesmaid at the wedding OF
her cousin. Oracle Hall Roosevelt. .
illninr al Harvard. and Miss Margaret
Richardson. Youngest daughter Of DR.
Maurice Fl. Richardson. of the Har-
ward Medical school.
The wedding will take place at Kings
chanel. Boston, on Monday. June 18th.
~ - nsrlnrt t
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-05-27

numerous enough TO attract contest
ants, and all Of them are Of sufficient
value 10 be worth going after.
DO not fail to look over the list of
contestants published yesterday and
see whether or not your name or the
names OF some of your friends whom
you would wish to WORK for are there.
The campaign has just started. and
Il is not too late to enter. In each
copy OF The Nirginian there appears
a nomination blank. which IL good
for one thousand votes when properly
flied out and sent to the Travel De-
pertinent.
In looking over the list II you ma
the name OF Some friend whom you
would care to assist, then clip the
coupon from the issue and give II 10
lfx,n.tr,,nH nr, Third sra
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-05-27
Five Dfeadnaughts Rushing
Under Full Steam for
Cuban Shores
FOUR OTHER VESSELS
TAKING ON MARINES
Transports at Newport News
Held in Readiness to Take
Army TO the Mex
lean Border

HAVANA, MAY 2S.-pHEsIpENT
GOMEZ HAS PROTESTED 10
PRESIDENT TAFT AGAINST ANY
INTERVENTION BY THE UNITED
STATES IN Et-HA
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-05-27
ALLEN JURORS HELP
CHURCH CHOIR SING
THE TWELVE JOIN HEARTILY IN
coon, OLD-FAsHIoNED
~
HYMNS,
CLAUDE HAS QUIET DAY
No CHANGE IN PRISONERS DE-
NEANoR A. TRIAL NEARS
END--ouTCoNE HARD
To PREDICT,

(Specia, to The Richmond Nfrgtniau.)
WETEENtIf-E. VA. May 26.--
With the beauties of a perfect Sab,
bath shut from him by the brick walls
OF his prison. Claude Swanson Allen
spent today probably the Last Sun
day before mis- fate as the accused
murderer OF Judge Thornton l.. Mas
sic Will he known, quietly in his cell,
The watchful eyes Of picked Baldwin
felts detectives are ever on him aud
his father, Floyd Allen. now in the
shadow Of the electric chair. No diff
ference in the demeanor of the pris-
ener as he passes into the last week
Of his trial is noted by those about
him. None but his attorneys are al
lowed to see him without special
permit from presiding Judge Staples.
The accused spends considerable time
with his Bible.
Jurors Attend Church.
The twelve men who are TO say
whether he Is to live or die. though
under almost as strict watch as the
prisoner himself, are allowed the free
dom OF exercise in charge Of the
sheriff. BY permission of Judge
Staples, they attended church today,
worshipping with the Methodists,
Accompanied by the sheriff, they
marched TO the church. and all we're
given seats together. There are some
members or the Jury who possess
daep, wel-toned voices. and are good
singers. having learned In the old
school. Their preferences now lie In
the simple but expressive hymns with
the tunes they first learned to carry
in their singing school days. and some
Of these they have today been singing
In their room at the hotel. They
| Joined In the singing at church, and
appeared greatly TO enjoy the serv-
Ice.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-05-27

ANTWERP, May c6.--Jan 4Blockx,
the famous Belgian composer. ana
widely known authority on Flemish
music died today. after long Illness.
He was sixty-one years old.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-05-27

Can't Predict End Now.

Esftt ENoNs
What punishment. II any. these
men shall declare the just desert OF
the man whose lise-thread they now
hold in their hands. is beyond human
prediction at the present stage OF the
trial. There is a strong belief among
people, however. that the Common
wealth has built up strong case
against the accused and one which
will cause the defense much effort to
shake. Some think che case against
Claude Allen is much stronger than
the one constructed against F1oyo
Allen. now awaiting sentence for first
degree murder.
Attorney General Williams stopped
over in town today OH his way to
Richmond. He conversed with the
attorneys for the prosecution concern
ing the progress being made In the
case.
\ nice box OF flowers, cigarettes,
cigars, candy and chewing gum and
other ntceties were sent the prisoners
this afternoon by some ladies' OF the
town. The prisoners greatly appre-
eiated this token of remembrance.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-05-27

NEW YORK May 2s--when dogs of
nigh degree, society women of renown
and beautiful girls are together. each
in vast numbers II il difficult to tell
which attracts the most attention Such
was the dog show held at Belmont PARK
by the Nassau County Kennel club.
There were several hundred dogs OF
various aizes and ages and several hum
admirers. Prominent among the exhib-
itora were Mrs. Harold @ Eagel with
Tam O'Shanter and Miss Maude ken
nedy with Long Mynd TaTttue.
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NEW YORK, May 2s,--Where did
the soul of Anna I.oebenstetn go
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1912-10-02
RABUN NEWS.

Rabun, Sept. 30.-A number of the
Rabun people attended the fair at
Fairview last Friday.
Miss Marie Mahon left for Lime
stone college last Wednesday.
Mrs. T. f. Babb, Mr.. Houston Babb
and Miss Mae Babb were in Green
VILE Thursday.
Mr.. Lawrence Mahon of Greenville
was visiting his parents. Mr.. and Mrs.
William Mahon Sunday.
Miss Edna Owens and Miss Irene
Owens spent one night last week with
Misses Lala and Carrie Stone of Merna
Mr.. Calvin Anderson Of Merna sec
ton spent last Friday night with Mr..
T. F.. Babb
Rev. and Mrs. Earl Babb of Easley
are visiting his parents Mr. and Mrs.
G.. A. Babb this week.
Mrs. Paul Willis and children OF
Shiloh section spent several days last
week with her mother Mrs. Melvina
Abercrombie.
Miss Vivian Owens OF Eden section
spent Sunday with Misses Mae and
Allie Babb.
Mr.. l.. II. Roper and Miss Effie Rop-
er of Laurens are visiting Mr.. James
Roper and family.
Mr.. Houston Babb was in Laurens
Monday on business.
Mr.. H. II. Mahon attended the un-
ion meeting at Poplar Spring Satur-
day and Sunday
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1912-10-02
NEWS FROM JONES.

Jones, S. c., Sept 2S.-We recently
had the pleasure of meeting Capt.
James b. Humbert and Col. James
Machen of Princeton.
Mrs. Amanda Mitchell, widow of the
! late Capt. Enoch Mitchell and sister
of MesSrs. Jas. and Coleman Cork.
passed away on the Goth inst. and was
laid to rest at Mt. Rethel cemetery.
She was a most excellent lady and all
of our people tenderly sympathize with
the bereayed relatives.
Prof. j. G. and Walter Cork of Rock
Hill, Coleman Cork, of Columbia, and
Mr.. and Mrs. Alfred Snyder of Ca, at
tended the funeral of Mrs. Mitchell.
Mr.. Clifton Robertson of Augusta.
recently visited his mother.
Messrs. j. A. and w. T. Hill are
furnishing their patrons at Ware
Shoals with choice butter from their
stock farm.
We recently met our young friend,
Mr.. Archie Dallas, while on visit
to his parents, Rev. and Mrs. Jas. M.
Dallas. He has fine railroad posi-
ton at Corbin, Ky, and his friends
wish him great success.
We had the pleasure last week of
meeting our venerable friend, Uncle
Poel Blackwell Of Due West He is
in his 93rd year and is remarkably
well preserved. In common with his
many friends we hope he may be
spared many years.
Miss Isabelle Beacham has entered
Lander college.
Mrs. Mary Smith of Laurens visit
ed Mrs. DR.. WillieP. Jones last week.
Miss Mona Riley left some time ago
to take charge of her school in Lau-
rens county. She is held in high es-
TEEN by her patrons as this is her
fourth year as principal.
We recently met our friend Mr. Mar
tin Arnold of Belton
Mr.. Fletcher, of Spartanburg paid
us pleasant visit last week.
Mrs G. A. Gates Of North Carolina
is visiting her parents, Hon. and Mrs.
j. f. Morrison.
Miss Dorcas Graham was the guest
of Miss Lala Jones last week.
Rev James M. Dallas attended the
Presbytery at Donalds.
Mr. Monroe Harris passed away on
the oath inst. Mr.. Harris was an in
dulgent father and warm hearted
friend. We tender our heartfelt sym
pathy to his bcreaved family.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1912-10-02
DUTCH WEATHER
PROPHET PREDICTS
Thinks That Winter Will be Early and
That There VIII be Some Snow.

Severe frost will occur in the periods
of October 2-5. This will be quite
early, but not altogether, unusual, as
killing frost has occurred in the Pied
mont section of South Carolina as
early as September 81. The first
predicted by the Dutch weather pro
phet for the first week in October
will not be a killing frost in the lati-
tude of Columbia, but it is more than
probable that it will kill vegetation
the Piedmont.
October 14-17 will also be another
period of low temperature.
The rainfall during the three
months ending with December will be
above the normal with east and north
east winds largely prevailing during
the fall months.
The winter will not be without
snow. A heavy fall OF snow is in
dicated for the period of which the
winter solstice December 21) Is the
central period.
There will be no general West In
dian storm this year. The influence
which produce these storms have not
been cetralized this year, but they
have become separated, and thus are
producing phenominal disturbances
The Mississippi overflow was the re-
suit Of the storm which centered a
round November IS, 1911, and which
was predicted in these forecasts Like
wise this same storm made it possible
for the gulf storm to enter the main
land at Mobile several weeks ago, for
the planetary conditions which have
been at work for year had formed a
fortitication of air pressure which
made it impossible for tropical storm
to break in at any point on the coast
except the north central gulf coast
A special forecast for temperature
OF October 1 to December 81 will be
made on the former date.-The State
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1912-10-02
o. G.. Thompson,
Col. Commanding.
BELIEVES
CATARRH
IN ONE
HOUR

The quickest and easiest way to open
up your mucus clogged head and free
the throat from Catarrhal secretions
Is to breathe Booths HYOMBI.
Don't waste time with impossible
methods; HYOMEI has ended the
misery of Catarrh for thousands of
despairing sufferers; 1t will do the
same for you If you will give it fair
trial.
Just breathe it.; it kills Catarrh
germs and banishes Catarrh. A HYO-
MEL outfit, which includes inhaler
costs $1.00. Separate bottles If after
wards needed, soc, at pharmacists ev-
erywhere. Money back from Laurens
Drug Co. If dissatisfied.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1912-10-02
FOR SALE
Buy a Good Farm or Timber Tract
in SOnth Genrgin.

Buy Good Farm or Timber Tract
in South Georgia.
Write today for my booklet of zone
hundred farms and timber tracts for
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Brooks, Grady, Decatur and Mitchell.
Large tracts, small tracts improved or
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Write me what you want and will
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property which you want.
Yours to serve,
w. g. CRAIGMILES,
S-3t Thomasville. Ga.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1912-10-02
TYLERSVILLE DOTS.
o

Tylersville, Sept. 2S.--On account of
the continued rains last week very lit
tie cotton was gathered, and the farm
ers are behind with the sowing of
their grain in this community.
Mr.. j. ID. Sexton and daughter, Will
lie, OF Laurens, visited Mr. and Mrs.
I. p. Poole and family Sunday.
Mr.. Niles Clark spent the weekend
with his mother Mrs. Matte Clark.
DR.. s. Il. B!akely spent Sunday with
Mr.. Will Fleming at Ora
Mr.. b. w. Blakely was in Clinton
last week.
Mr.. j. w. Donnan spent the week
end with relatives near Fountain Inn.
Miss Matte Donnan visited Miss
Matte Belle Peterson last week
Misses Lila and Nonnie Clark were
in Laurens shopping last Saturday.
Miss Matte Sloan returned home
Monday from an extended visit to
friends and relatives near Fountain
Inn.
Miss Matte Belle Peterson spent
last Friday afternoon with Miss Grace
Poole
Mr.. Furman Poole was in Laurens
on business Saturday.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1912-10-02
NOTICE.
Headquarters Laurens Regiment,

Headquarters Laurens Regiment,
U. C, v.
Laurens, s. c., Oct /, 1912.
The attention Of survivors and the
families and friends of soldiers who
served in the State Troops on the sea
coast, or in companies or commands
raised in counties other than Lau-
rens, are again earnestly reminded
that we have no rolls of such troops
and of the necessity for them to send
in writing, the names of these men,
whether living or dead Send names,
company and regiment, where died or
killed or If living.
Please mail to w. A. McClintock.
Ora, S. c., or w. p Coker Fountain
Inn, S. G.. These comrades have
charge of the work a work that ap-
peals to every lover of the Southern
cause) of putting in the court house,
in enduring form. roll of every sold
Ter who enlisted from old Laurens
District.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1912-10-02
FINAL SETTLEMENT

rake notice that on the 25th day OF
october, | will render a final account
or my acts and doings as Administra-
TOR or the estate of Isaac Garrett de-
ceased, In the office Of the Judge of
Probate of Laurens county at II
O'Clock a. m., and on the same day
VIII apply for final discharge from
my trust as Administrator.
Any persons indebted to said estate
are notified and required to make nav
ment on that date; and all persons
having claims against said estate will
present them on or before said date
duly proven, or be forever barred
w. l.. Garrett,
oo a. Administrator.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1912-10-02

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