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The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1913-05-07
WOODRUFF MAKES DEPOSIT.

Carries out Laws Requirements for
the Purpose of Having Election on
New County Question.
Clerk of Court C. A Power has re-
ceived certificate of deposit for S4O0
from the petitioners in Woodruff who
are desirous of having an election on
the question of cutting off portions
of Laurens, Spartanburg and Union
counties for the purpose of forming
new county. AS stated in The Ad-
vertiser last week, commissioners
have been appointed by Gov. Blease to
examine the records submitted by the
petitioners to see if they come within
the requirements of the statutes pro-
vided for such cases.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1913-05-07
THE CROP SITUATION.

-
The local spot cotton market has
been very quiet for some weeks, very
little stock being offered for sale. The
price has. ranged around 1875 cents.
Planting is almost finished over the
county, though the lack of rain for the
past few weeks has retarded germina-
ton. The crop has not advanced far
enough to judge whether or not any
considerable replanting will be nee
essary. From statements from deal
ers' in Laurens indications are that
an unusually large amount Of fertili-
zers is being used this year Whether
or not the acreage has been increased
is hard to tell.
The fall planting of grain was proba-
bly, the largest ever planted in this
county and still more was planted
during the spring months. A larger
area is being planted in corn this year
than last and more improved methods
will probably be used in its cultiva-
ton.
Garden crops, like other crops, have
been seriously affected by the recent
dry weather, early vegetables being
seriously affected.
Statistics just issued from the Unit
ed States census department show
that Laurens county raised last year
35,63S bales of cotton as against 54,-
1NnIn in Tn,
ty was credited with 42,312 bales.
Dun's review of last week reiterated
it's view that a large acreage is plant
ed all over the south this year and
tions. large crop will be placed upon
the market. This not only applies
to cotton, but to other crops as we'll
and in other sections of the country.
OF the situation. it said last week:
Turning to the brief study Of the
new crop outlook it appears that con-
ditions, as a whole. are decidedly
promising and another big yield is
being confidently predicted. On the
other hand. it is to be remembered
that any attempt to forecast the size
of the crop thus early in the season
is simply a matter of guesswork, as
nothing really definite can be known
until the critical hot weather period
is passed. However. present prospects
are so encouraging that there is ample
reason for the prevailing optimism.
even talk talk of a record harvest is
now somewhat premature. All re-
ports from the belt are not entirely
favorable-nor is this to be expected
yet complaints are in the minority
and these have been overshadowed by
excellent advices from other quarters.
Judging from the best information
available, it seems that the acreage
in Georgia and the Carolinas will be
about the same as last year; but, gem
orally speaking. more land will prob
ably be planted in cotton than at that
time and, with an increased use of fer
tilizers and more scientific cultiva-
tion, the crop should be larger unless
the weather interferes."
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1913-05-07
ONE MORE CANDIDA ATE.
Congressman johnson has New Oppo.
nent from Spartanburg Comfy.
41-1t

Spartanburg, May 2-County Sup
ervisor d. NJ. Miles is being urged by
his friends to present himself as can
dldate to represent the fourth district
in the SiXty-fifth session of congress.
Many of the influential and prominent
men OF the city and rural districts
have pledged their support to Mr..
Miles should he decide to enter the
race and it is not improbable that the
farmer-county official will go up
against Congressman Johnson and At
torney S. j. Nichols in one of the
most interesting races that has been
pulled off in some years.
Captain Miles is not stranger to
the political field. His first entry
into politics resulted in his election
to the house of representatives, head
ing the ticket. While a member OF
this house he was appointed on the
board of control by Governor Nc
Sweeney and he resigned as a repre-
sentative. He has served ten years
as county supervisor and has made a
faithful and efficient officer. His
friends predict that he will make a
good race if he decides to take a shot
in big league circles -Spartanburg
Journal.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1913-05-07
Mothers Day at Gray Court.

An attractive and appropriate Moth
ers Day program has been arranged TO
be carried out Sunday afternoon at the
Gray Court Methodist church. The ex-
ercises will begin at o'clock and will
be conducted by the pastor, Rev. II
w. Munnerlyn. The public is invited
to attend.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1913-05-07
NOTICE.

Fer the benefit of MIS- patients Mr..
w. Solomon, graduate optician. will be
at Mountville on ,ThuIsday, Nay the
Sth at j. M. Simmons store, where
he will examine the eyes free of
charge and If glasses are needed will
fit same at moderate prices. My pa
tients from Mountyille and vicinity
will please meet me there on that day.
w. SOLOMON,
Graduate Optician,
41-1t Laurens, S. c..
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1913-05-07
DR.. Ball Very Ill.

DIR. w. H. Ball, Of Owings Station,
who is widely known in this section of
the state where he has practiced den
tistry for many years, is seriously i'll
at his home. The latest reports from
his bedside were not very encouraging
his death being momentarily expected.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1913-05-07
BUYS Interest in Rays.

Mr.. Frank H., Game has recently
purchased an interest in Rays Pharm-
acy and will be actively associated in
the business. He has already enter
ed upon his new duties, where he will
be glad to receive his friends.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1913-05-07
Graduate Nurses to Meet Here.

The Graduate Nurses Association will
bold it's animal meeting in Laurens
next year. The association has just
closed very successful session in
Charleston and before adjourning ac-
cepted the invitation OF Miss Julia
Irby to meet In this city next year.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1913-05-07
Reelected Teachers.

The trustees of the Waterloo school
held a meeting recently and reelected
the present faculty. Mr.. w. p. Cul-
bortson is principal of the school and
he is assisted by Miss May Martin and
Miss Iii Culbertson.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1913-05-07
Scenes in a Good Town.

The Laurens pictures will be shown
at the Theato on Monday and also
on Friday. These are good pictures.
Remember the place-old court house.
The old soldiers are invited free of
charge.-Newberry Herald and News.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1913-05-07

territory.
The present method of creating new
counties is as wise as it would be to
permit half dozen tailors to cut for
fat men and lean men, children and
adults, or overcoats and trousers,
"weskits" and swallow-tails, from the
same bolt of cloth.-The State.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1913-05-07
TRINITY-RIDGE COMMENCEMENT,
School TO Close Friday with Picnic
and Other Exercises.

and Uther EXeTCISeS,
After a very prosperous years
work, Trinity Ridge school will close
Friday. May 9th.
On Thursday evening at o'clock,
an entertainment consisting of reci-
tations, and dialoguse, will be given
by the school children. After the en-
tertainment the ladies OF the com
munity will serve cream and cake for
the benefit of the school.
On Friday evening at $3.50 o'clock,
the graduating exercises will take
place.
The public is cordially invited to be
present both evenings.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1913-05-07

The Atlanta Journal says that q
woman either poses, supposes or i'm
poses.-The Daily Piedmont. Or pro-
poses.
Sunday is Mothers Day and it will
be celebrated all over the nation by
the wearing of white flower. Since
1t Is such beautiful custom and one
so easily observed only a suggestion
of the date will be necessary for it's
proper observance. While II is but a
simple tribute that is paid to her it Is
one that is due her and one that will
be more highly appreciated than the
most costly gift. Secure q white rose
early Sunday morning and If rose
cannot be found get white flower of
any variety and wear it for her sake.
There are several telegraph posts of
the c. n. & l. railroad between here
and Clinton that stand almost in the
center of the public highway which
should be removed by the railroad.
Not only are they unsightly and dan
gerous, situated as they are, but they
make 1T difficult for the supervisor to
work them we'll. We understand that
complaint has been made to the rail-
road people on several occasions
though no steps have been taken to
move the telegraph line. Just now, at
tho N Of y
traffic, the railroad authorities should
look into this matter and have the
posts moved.
Our Monthly suggests that the
morning and evening trains to Colum-
bia should have Charleston and Green
Vile as terminals and that Pullmans
should be carried on both We doubt
ed from the first that the Pullman
service on the midday trains as tried
for some months would prove popular,
but we are sure that the travelling pub
lie would like to see the same SER
vice on the morning and evening
trains to and from Columbia as sug-
gested by Our Monthly These two
trains are used by the business men
to larger extent than the midday
trains and we believe that if Pullmans
were put on chem they would be gen
erously patronized
news item from The Spartan
burg Journel Monday ran as follows:
"Saluda-The county has borrowed
$4,000 to pay it's Indebtedness" Sal
uda is one or those new counties 80
often referred to by the Fountain Inn
Tribune when citing the advantages
of smaller counties. Cherokee coun-
ty, another one Of those new coun-
ties, experienced considerable dificul-
ty several weeks ago in trying to dis
pose of bonds for about the same
amount with which to pay off indebt-
edness. The Indebtedness OF Green
wood county is about the same, pos
sibly more.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1913-05-07
SIS sssss SO s s. So ss SIS
8 STATE PRESS COMMENT.
8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 s s 8 8 8 8 8 s 8
Coming 70 Laurens.

Mr.. r. G.. Reagin will go to Laurens
on July 1 to open branch shoe re-
pair shop for his father, Mr.. Jno. w.
Reagin.-Newberry Herald and News.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1913-05-07
no cure a Cod IN One pnv

Take LAXATIVE BRoMo Quinine. Itstops the
Cough and Headache and works off the Coll
Druggists refund money 81 IL fails to curs
u. w. GROVES signature Oh each box. 2Se
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1913-05-07

See the new porch furniture we are
now showing, 1t is splendid goods and
very low price.
s. NJ. G. e. H. WILKES e. co.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1913-05-07
LAURENs, s. C., APRIL 80, 1918.

The Advertiser will be glad to
receive the local news Of all the
communities In the county. Cor.
respondents are requested to
sign their names to the cOntri-
buttons. Letters should not be
mailed later than Monday morn.
ing.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1913-05-07
Piles Cured in 6 to 14Davs

oGelr,, o1ur Druggist will refund money IL pAzo
0hN Oi;N iMENr @ fails TO cure any case of I.cb;ns
S,i Sina bleeding or Protrudng Piles in to Iadavs
Hne htst application gives Ease and Rest. Soc
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1913-05-07
For weakness and Loss of Anna4,.s

epoS,1, 0Ie STANDARD general strenRtbenir,, 80,
SRovks SSS TAsTELEss chill ToNIc oNIcrE aris.S tonic.
ara sr. ana builds mp the system true so,' our
'1 1Appeti2er Foradults and children 'GS,e so0
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1913-05-07

The Atlanta Journal says that
woman either poses, supposes or i'm
poses.-The Daily Piedmont Or pro
poses.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1913-01-28
DO FLYING FISH FLY?
Science Thinks Not, but Many OBJ
servers Say They Do.

The much mooted question, do fly
ing fish fy?' is discussed by William
Allingham in the Nautical Magazine
The orthodox scientific opinion is that
the wings" of the flying fish merely
serve as parachute to sustain the fish
for brief period in the air after he
has launched himself out of the water
by a powerful screwlike movement Of
his tail According to this view. the
fish has no power of directing his
flight after he has left the water
However. Mr. Allngham, who is a
nautical expert attached TO the British
meteorological office and is In constant
intercourse with seamen. reports many
observations that tend TO controyert
this opinion. Certain observers claim
that the wing fms are In constant rapid
vibration and seem actually to serve
the purpose Of flight One vessel mas.
ter watched fish that had attained an
altitude of twenty feet above the water
and was flying toward the mizzen rig
cling of his ship when. apparently
noticing obstruction. it changed its
course about 60 degrees. crossing the
vessels stern to regain the water
Many other similar observations are
mentioned.
A series Of cinematograph pictures
might solve this question once and for
all.-Scentlfic American.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1913-01-28

II used the Cuticura Soap to shampoo
my hair and rubbed in q little Cuticura
Ointment. After few treatments found
the head clean and healthy. free from all
dry scales. Cuticura Soap and Ointment
cured the dandruff. and now use Cuticura
TO keep it from returning" (Signed) w,
Dyke, Jan. 2, 1912.
For pimples and blackheads the following
Is a most effective and economical treat
ment: Gently smear the affected parts with
Cuticura Ointment. on the end of the finger.
but do not rub. Wash of the Cuticura
Ointment in FIVE minutes with Cuticura
Soap and hot water and continue bathing
for some minutes. This treatment is best
on rising and retiring. At other times use
Cutlcura Soap freely for the toilet and bath,
to assist in preventing Inflammation, irri-
tation and clogging OF the pores. Sold
everywhere. Liberal sample of each mailed
free, with 32-p. Skin Book. Address post
card 'Cuticura. Dept. T. Boston"
Rs-Tender-faced men should use Cuticura
Soap Shaving Stick. 25c Sample free
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1913-01-28
HIS ULTIMATUM.
II Brought the Erie Directors to Terms,
and Underwood Won.


when Underwood was made presl-
dent of the Erie road" said II Wall
street man. certain things were prom
ised Roadbed and rolling stock were
In rotten condition. but he was assured
that the money would be forthcoming
for betterments After Underwood had
taken the big desk the bankers atti-
tude was changed. Money was tight
the Erie was u very swamp for swal-
lowing dollars and they suggested
that Mr. Underwood sit tight and re
frain from peevish movement in the
canoe. IL went on for time until CON
ditions began TO improve. Then MIR.
Underwood renewed his demands.
Impossible said the bankers
The following day there was meet
ing Of the directors. Underwood called
il to ord r and then laid two folded
papers on the table.
"'This road needs Sl0.0000O0 for i'm
provemen 5 or new president. said
he. Here Is resolution empowering
me TO borrow that amount Of money
There Is my resignation. | will leave
the room for five minutes so that you
may act
In two minutes the door opened
and an elderly banker thrust his head
out Cone on in. Underwood he said
We've adopted your resolution and
burned your resignation. You win. -
New York sun.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1913-01-28
A Splendid Vermont INSTITUTION.

One of the noteworthy benefac.
tions of the late United States Sen
ator Redfeld Proctor is recalled by
the publication of the annual report
of the Vermont Sanatorium for the
treatment of incipient tuberculosis.
Many people are already aware of
the splendid results obtained from
the operations of this institution, and
those who have not specially noticed
this work will be impressed from a
glance at some of the facts and
figures embodied in this report.
Ii appears that during the year
past no less than 1913 dInerent pat
.ents have been treated at the sana-
forum, and on the first day of the
new year there were thirty patients
n the institution.
One of the obstacles to be over
come is the tendency of patients to
| leave the institution before perma-
nent results have been secured, but
in spite of this fact the showing
made is highly creditable. OF the
| eleven patients admitted as incipient
who remained more than three
months four were discharged as ap-
| parently cured, five we're discharged
with the disease arrested and two
improved, while of the SO moderately
| advanced who remained longer than
| three months eighteen were dis.
charged with the disease arrested
and then improved.
While distinct benefit was gained
| by patients who remained in the in
stitution comparatively short time,
me great advantage is that during
his period they learn how to regu-
ate their mode of life and they re-
urn to their homes knowing how to
axe much better care of themselves
han when they entered.
considerable sum Is received
| rom the endowment by Senator Proc
or and from patients but the work
las so grown that deficit of Sc,
has so grown that deficit of Sc
generously paid by Mrs. Redheld
Proctor. who has repeated this gener
)us act for a number of years.
The expense of the sanatorium dur
ing the year was no less than $27,-
$500. The income from the endow-
nent was S7.5l3,50 and from patients
S13,OOl.99. The receipts from Incl
iental sources were $3S369 and
here was a special gift of $500.
Representative Redfeld Proctor,
Who has devoted large degree of at
-ention to the work of the sanator-
um from the very outset, Is presi-
lent OF the institution, and its board
Includes a number of prominent citi-
zens of the State.
One of the most gratifying
thoughts in connection with this
oenefaction by carious members OF
Senator Proctor's family is that the
ound ng of the sanatorium enables
Vermont to become one of the
pioneer States in the war against
tuberculosis which has enlisted the
services of so many grand men and
yomen.-Burlington Free Press.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1913-01-28
FoiIed.

The lovers whispered together before
the doors OF her fathers hangar
planning the last details OF their elope.
ment
Hurry. dearest" be urged. I'VE
will wheel out your runabout mono
plane and together Wen fly away on
the wings Of the night. nevermore 10
be separatedr'
wait" she exclaimed ~ have a
better plan. We will run II out and
hide In the old stable; then we will
walk TO the trolley and papa will new.
er suspect US"
They were hardly half a mile on
their way down the road when from
overhead came the roar Of the triple
propellers Of the racing monoplane "a
papa dashed out into the darkness in
bot pursuit-Puck.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1913-01-28

ent fund and make the interest on
the school fund simply tax upon
our people, direct or indirect, then
the permanent school fund will
eventually become largely a matter
of fiction, for the fund will gradually
be entirely absorbed by the State
n times of streets, and in the end we
shall be simply taxing ourselves for
he support of our public schools as
before
When that time comes the trustees
Of the Vermont permanent school
fund will appeal in vain for gifts for
people do not like to have trust
funds thus treated.
The borrowing of q sacred public
trust fund by the holder thereof is
not only violation of the trust, but
it Is invariably premium upon pub
lie extravaganza and is Therefore
doubly defenceless and objection
able.-Burlington Free Press
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1913-01-28
The Turk In consta ntinopls.

Terrible scenes were witnessed In
Constantinople when Mohammed III.
captured the city In 1853. When the
conquerors entered they slew 1000 and
made slaves of all who took refuge in
the sanctuary Of St Sophia Gibbon
records the fate of the 10000 prison
ers: Male captlves were bound with
cords. the females with their wells and
girdles. The senators were linked with
their slaves, the prelates with the pOr-
ters of the church and young men OF
plebelan class with noble maids
whose faces had been invisible 10 the
sun and their nearest kindred. and In
this common state OF captivity the
ranks of society were COMPOUNDED. the
ties OF nature were cut asunder. and
the memorable soldier was careless Of
the fathers groans the tears Of the
mother and the lamentations OF the
children"
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1913-01-28
Sinking Funds, Permanent Schoo
Funds and Frenzied Finance.

We notice that somebody has pro
posed that the way for the State Of
Vermont to provide itself with funds
| for public improvement purposes is
to borrow whatever is needed from
the State permanent school fund
The plausible argument Is made that
IL is no worse for the State to borrow
this money than to lend it elsewhere
and that the people will thereby ge,
the benefit of the public improve
ment contemplated. In other words
these good souls have discovered a
method whereby State can eat its
cake and keep the same too.
Once upon a time some frenzied
financier not hundred miles from
Burlington conceived the idea that II
would be a brilliant idea to apply a
somewhat similar line of reasoning
to the sinking fund. The city need
ed money, and it could borrow the
same of itself without going through
all the preliminaries necessary to
issue bonds for sale to an exacting
financial house.
This idea appealed to the afore-
said frenzied financiers and in the
course of time the policy had con-
tinued to a point where the taxpay-
ers suddenly woke up to the fact that
fund intended for use for the re-
tirement of the city's funded debt
had been borrowed to a considerable
extent by themselves, and that the
so-called reduction of the bonded in
debtedness by the subtraction of the
sinking fund was largely matter of
fiction.
BY permitting their representa-
tives in the city government to Dor
row the money set aside for the re-
tirement of the city's bonds they had
left themselves with little to meet
that funded obligation except their
own vote, so that their net bonded in.
debtedness was in reality larger
than appeared on the surface, the
only difference being that the city's
debt to itself was deducted from the
sinking fund.
Once upon time a farmer needed
money and he mortgaged his farm
for $4,000 at per cent interest.
He started in to lay aside money
with which to pay the interest and a
part of the principal at the end of
the eight years exacted by the lend
er.
At the end of FIVE years he needed
some money for an automobile and
he figured that he might as well Dor
row from the fund he had set aside
to meet his mortgage. He tried this
and it seemed so easy that he con
tinued the policy of borrowing from
his mortgage fund, figuring that he
would raise the money in some way
when the mortgage became due. AT
the expiration of the eight years he
had borrowed every cent of his sink
ing fund and as a result the only
thing left to sink was his farm itself,
which went to meet his funded obliga
tions.
Not a few towns in Vermont have
followed the example OF the city and
the farmer in question. They have
borrowed OF themselves trust funds
and have made the interest a per.
manent tax upon themselves, where.
as by wiser financiering and better
management they should have had
the interest OF these funds to help
them meet expenses.
The permanent school fund of Yer.
mont now aggregates in round mum.
bers S1,120,5s6.40. The fund in its