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The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1913-01-08

a remark let them be small enough to
resign their commission. There are
big things demanding the attention of
the chief magistrate of this state at
this time, and there is no use to fritter
away your energy on little politics.
This is time demanding constructive
statesmanship.-N Herald and
News,
The above, taken from The Herald
and News, Newberry expresses the
sentiment of large number OF peo-
pie in South Carolina. This Is not a
time to stir up strife nor to precipi-
in the Legislature last year. If every
one would try to do and act the best
he knows how, without prejudice or
without desire for political effect,
the states best interests would be bet
ter served However, we see in this
matter of the notaries and in the
pre-legislative news stories sent out
from Columbia, indications of a
stormy session. The kindling has but
- be lighted to start the fire. 1t
seems to us, that, in face of the pres
ent political situation of the state. it
would be better to put off considera-
tion of any question in which there is a
wide divergence OF opinion. Construc-
tive legislation would not be very
helpful under the present administra-
ton. Thus compulsory education bill,
even if it were passed over the veto
OF the governor, would be but coldly
accepted and great difficulty would be
experienced in its enforcement.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1913-01-08
BIG BARGAIN SALE.

The biggest bargain sale OF machin-
cry in history is promised upon the
completion of the Panama canal. To
dispose of machinery costing more
than $15,000,000 is the problem con-
fronting government authorities when
the canal is opened
Although understood in general
way, Colonel Goethals, superintendent
OF the canal work, reports actual fig
ures of machinery bought since the
United States began digging the big
ditch" Here are a few of the prin-
cipal items: Steam shovels, 102; cars,
4,lSl; locomotives, 1S9; rock drills,
725; cranes, 70; dredges, III barges,
A.
Many Of the locomotives ana cars
will be useful in operating the canal
and the Panama railroad, but most of
the dredges, steam shovels and noun
tains of other steel implements will be
put on the block for sale.
Secretary of the Interior Fisher has
suggested the plan. Of transferring
much Of the discarded machinery to
Alaska for use in constructing gov
ernment railroad to the interior of
that territory. If congress does not
authorize the federal railway in Alas
ka, however, most of the Panama ma
chinery will be sold for the best price
it will bring.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1913-01-08
WANTED ARTIFICIAL LEGS.

Charles Mitchell, a Polish miner
who lost his legs in a West Virginia
mine several months ago, came here
the other day to get pair of artificial
legs. He was told by friend in West
Virginia that Congressman had wood
en- legs. garden seeds, bulletins and
other things to give away. Upon be-
ing advised that artificial limbs are
not to be had at the Capitol for the
asking. Mitchell became downcast. He
was semitic a public lodging house by
police officers.
When told of the West Virginia Grip
pie Sam Pollard, the legless pencil
vendor on Pennsylvania avenue, said:
There is but one way to get 1T in
Washington, and that is work for 1t.
Fifteen years ago was run over by
a steam boat and had both legs cut
off, but / am still living. No congress-
man ever offered me pair of wooden
legs"
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1913-01-08
MT. BETHEL.

Mt. Bethel. Jan. 6.-NIisses Lula and
Agnes Simpson have returned to
Greenville after spending the holidays
with their parents Mr.. and Mrs. John
w. Simpson.
Mrs. Mamie O'dell of this section. is
visiting friends in Laurens.
Miss Maggie Beeks has returned to
Limestone, after spending the holi-
days with home folks.
Miss Leila Carlisle has taken charge
of her school in Sumter county after
spending the holidays pleasantly with
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. j. H. Car
Isle.
Prof L. X Simpson and brother
have returned to Tigersville; also Mr..
Henry Simpson to Furman.
Della Griffin, who has been faith
full servant in the family of Mr.. James
II. Carlisle most of the time for %
years, died last Friday night. She
will De greatly missed, as she was
always at her post.
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Hit the Nail on the Head.

If The Advertiser would read The
Herald and News it would not ask the
question. The Herald and News has
long been an advocate of compulsory
education. The editor, while a men,
ber of the legislature, introduced a
bill at two separated Sessions carrying
out the idea of compulsory education,
and advocated it as strongly as he
knew how.
The Herald and News never dances
around the bush" on any question, and
certainly on this question, there has
been no dancing around the bush
The rural school problem is one of
the most important problems before
the people today. AS we stated, we do
not know that compulsory education
would solve the problem, but it would
help very materially in doing so.
The most important. work at pres
ent is to get the people to see the con-
dition of the rural schools, and then
it would be possible to do something
for the betterment of the schools
The Herald and News.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1913-01-08
TURKEYS FOR ARMY WORMS.

From a farmer at Groveland, Ga,
came tip to congress of way to rid
the south OF the army worm.
M. Nj. Kicklighter wrote letter, in
red ink throughout, to the House or
Senate" telling of his discovery.
Il saw your advertisement in the At
lanta paper for aid to check the army
worms" it began. II had ten acres of
corn and the army worms had Just
started in. l drove my turkeys in my
field and they ate the army worms up
in two days, and If it had not been for
my turkeys l would have lost 500
bushels Of corn by those worms.
$50 please send me check for said
amount, for that is the only way to
destroy the army worms.S
Congress recently appropriated $685..
900 to eliminate the worm.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1913-01-08
SENATORS GET CANNON,

The senate demanded cannon-and
got them. There were cannen to the
right OF them, cannon TO the left OF
them, cannon ahead of them, but the
only 'yolleying and laundering" that
was done was the laundering of in
dividual senators for more cannon. All
of the troubles of the waning session.
were forgotten in the getting OF the
guns.
Senator O'Gorman caused the trou-
Bile when he called up 4 bill granting
condemned cannon to half hundred
towns throughout the country, to be
placed in public squares, the grounds
of public buildings and about state
armories. No sooner had the bill been
read than there arose chorus OF
Mr.. President" from the floor. Sen
ator Jones of Washington got cannon
for half dozen towns in his state.
Senator Pomerene of Ohio was grant
ed one gun. Senator Catron of New
Mexico got two. Finally John Sharp
Williams arose and drawled: =
I'D like cannon for some place in
Mississippi to be designated later"
There won't be enough cannon to
go round, remarked Senator MARITIME.
we want to shoot some down in
Kentucky" declared Senator Bradley.
Two cannon, suitably trimmed, for
Lancaster, KY" read the clerk.
Didn't say l wanted them trim
med?' said Bradley, but he accepted
the outfit of cannon balls" when the
term was explained.
The bill finally disposed of some 10J
cannon.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1913-01-08
The Hosiery Mill.

The State board of health has again
condemned the hosiery mill at the
penitentiary and the coming session
of the legislature should abolish the
institution if a way can be found.
Partizan or factional politics should
have nothing to do with the settle
ment of such question. 1t is sim
ply and solely Humanitarian.
AS a rule good men do not find
themselves in the penitentiary, but
even bad men are entitled to a rea-
sonable protection of their health
while in durance.
1t is to be remembered that while
many persons who have not been de-
prived of liberty are engaged in UNI
healthful occupations. they are volun-
tarily in such occupations. 1t is also
to be remembered that their oppor-
tunity for recreation and fresh air
necessary to overcome the evil effects
of close confinement is greater than
that of the convict, who goes from
his cell to his labor and back again at
the call of his keeper
There is no occasion for maudlin
sentiment for criminals nor for a
reckless disregard of human rights
for fear of adding strength to an un-
welcome administration.
But our highest authority on sani-
tation has again condemned the ho-
siery mill, and justice to ourselves as
we'll as to the convicts demands the
employment of our incarcerated Grim
inals in some more healthful occupa-
ton. n
We hope the legislature will stamp
it out.-Abbeville Press and Banner
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SPECIAL NOTICES.

Salesman Wanted to look after our
interest hdIaurens and adjacent coun-
ties. Salary or Commission Address
The Victor Oil Company, Cleveland,
" 24-1t-pd
Dog ESf Sale-One S-months old
sheppard for sale. Well grown and
a good COW driver. See e. w. Mar
TIN. 241t-pd
Statesmen Wanted. d.-Large Eastern
Manufactufer of well known staple
line YaVs travelling statesmen in this
territRE. No former experience re-
quired. Steady position. Earn big
pay while you learn. Address for par
ticulars. Dept. so, Lock Drawer S27,
Chicago III. 24-1t-pd
Cow for, SaIe-Extra fine registered
Jersey bgw for $500. Perfectly gen
tie, nd/bad traits, 6 years old, and
calvedDan. 9th 1913. Also one Regis
tered Jersey bull, 8 months old ready
for service at $1,000, registration in
cluded. ID. e. Todd, Laurens, S. c.,
H. r. ID. NO. /. 241t-pd
For sale<-A sound, driving and work
horse, ESVen years old and in good
conditidh. A bargain to one wanting
an all-round good horse. George T.
Little, Lanford Station, Il. F. d.
242t-pd
DairyPrOducts-- Sweet milk. butter
milk cream, butter. eggs and chick
ems 1r sale. Prompt delivery. Phone
No. 273. j. Wade Anderson. 24-5t
For Sale-Good horse and delivery
wagon G6r sale cheap. Both in excel
lent condition. Apply to Stavron
Bros. & Scopas Co., Laurens, S. C.
24-3t
FOY Sale-Fine residence lot on
Church street, short distance from
graded school building Bargain for
cash. C. ID. Barksdale. 2l-2t
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1913-01-08
MUST LAY LARGER EGGS.

Poultry experts in the department
of agriculture have undertaken TO
teach the farmers OF the country how
to save about $5O,O00,000 on eggs a
year.
1T is a conservative estimate" said
M. e. Pennington of the poultry di-
vision of the department, that more
than $45,0O0,000 are lost annually by
the handling of eggs for the market" !"
Among other things the department
experts will urge the farmers to en-.
courage their hens to lay larger eggs,
and less sterile eggs for market pur.
poses.
BY the cooperation of the farmer
and the hen, Mr.. Pennington argues.
the cost of living can be lowered to
the average man. II the $45, 900, 900 or
$50000,000 now lost annually can be
saved every man, woman and child in
the United States will be at least SO
cents better OFF.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1913-01-08
NOTICE TO BAPTISTS.

To the Baptists of Laurcns County;
Greeting:
o the 21st day of January at 1O:3O
a. m. there will be a meeting of the
Executive Board of the Laurens Bap-
tist Association held in the First Bap-
tist church of Laurens for the pur-
pose of making out the apportionmen.
for each church composing said AS
sociation for the year 1913. All the
pastors of the Association are invit-
ed to be present, and each church is
requested to send three delegates to
represent them in this meeting. The
following is the program for tho day:
Object of the meeting by C. b. Bobo.
Prayer by B. p. Mitchell
An address by w. e. Thayer
Prayer by j. A. Martin.
An address by w. f. wilkins.
Prayer by w. A. Baldwin.
An address by l.. S. Shealy.
Executive session of the entire body.
after which dinner will be served by
the ladies of Laurens.
II. l.. Baggott,
For Executive Committee.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1913-01-08
THAT BAD COLD.
VapOr Treatment Surely Does Clean
Out that Stuffed lip Head.

Don't try to break up a cold with
dangerous stomach disturbing drugs.
Get directly to the inflamed membrane
by breathing HYOMEI pronounce it
High-ome). Get a bottle for so cents
at Laurens Doug Co. and try this rapid
Shd economical treatment that thous-
ands are using.
Into bowl Of boiling water pour a
teaspoonful of HYOMEI, cover head
and bowl with towel, and breathe
that arises.
Breathe this vapor for five or ten
minutes until the head feels fine and
clear, then go to bed and sleep sound
ly until morning. No cocaine or opium
or harmful drugs in HYOMEI. 1t is
made of Australian Eucalyptus and
other antiseptics. 1t is guaranteed to
end catarrh, or money back.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1913-01-08
PARCELS POST INAUGURATED.
MIR. 4. II. Templeton Sent the First
Package and it was Delivered to
Mrs. j. II. Manage, on Route Three.

MIS-. J. II. hhniage, on Route Three.
AS considerable interest conferred
around the receipt of the first parcels
post package at the local post office
last Wednesday morning, Postmas-
ter Hicks kept little history" of
it's movements until it was delivered
to the addressee.
Early in the morning Mr. Clyde X
Ray, of Rays Pharmacy, sent n pack
age to the post Office by a little ne
gro boy, who handed it over to Mr..
Hicks for transportation. The little
boy delivered quarter of dollar to
cover the charges. Mr.. Hicks weigh
ed the package, but forgetting that the
parcels post act was to go into effect
that day, called for AZ cents to cover
the costs. AS the negro had no more
money with which to cover the short
age, he started back for further or
ders. While he was gone, Mr.. Hicks
was reminded of the fact that the new
law was to go into effect that day!
so weighed the package again and
locked up the rates. He found that
instead of being n cents, the charges
would be but IL cents, so the stamps
were affixed and the change laid aside
for the negro's return.
AS Wednesday was legal holiday.
being the first day in the year. the
package which was addressed to a
rural route, could not be delivered
so it was placed in the prop
er recepticle and the next morning it
went out on Route 3, Mr.. Wellie Me
Daniels route, he having the distinc-
ton of delivering the first package
out of the Laurens office. The pack
age was delivered to Mrs. J. f. Ram
age, who thereby came in for some
distinction. Til" package originally
came from Mr.. c. X. Templeton.
The first parcels post stamps were
purchased by Mr.. Jas. T. Dunklin,
who took away forty cents worth at
the first clip. Mr.. Dunlilin is a retail
hardware merchant. His purchase of
the first stamps has little human
interest attached to it in addition to
the unique distinction of being the
first purchaser. The retail hardware
dealers have fought the parcels post
measure possibly more than any sin
gle association of individuals, so this
purchase has an added interest. 1t
does not show, however, that Mr..
Dunklin is inconsistent in the matter,
for while it may be that he did not
believe in the establishment of the
parcels post Che has not expressed
himself individually his purchase
showed that he is ready to cooperate
with the government, to aid in it's es-
tablishment and to take advantage of
which benefits there are in it,
Mr. Hicks states that the parcels
post business has not developed to
large> extent at this office yet, but he
thinks that the business will grow by
leaps and bounds and that it will
reach enormous proportions. He says
is here to stay and that the mer-
chants and farmers ought to take ev-
cry advantage of it.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1913-01-08
REVISING RATES.

The Spartanburg Herald asks "Win
Gaffney, Greenville, Union, Laurens,
lnman, Campobello, Landrum and 9TH
er towns in this section join with
Spartanburg in her efforts to have a
revision of the freight rates into this
territory? This is important work
for the towns Of this section of the
country" Certainly the people of Lau-
rens would join Spartanburg in work
ing for this or any other Improvement
in conditions which would work for
the mutual benefit of the cities to be
affected. While we are not as fa-
miliar with the question of freight
rates as we possibly might be, still if
there is any ground for asking that
rates be revised. we certainly are in
favor of it. Spartanburg apparently
most affected by the discriminatory rates
will be expected to take the lead in
the matter.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1913-01-08
ATTACH BARNwELL MERCHANT.
L. n. HanAinsOn is Seriously Injured
i'm His S,o-e at Walkers Station
Near BIackyillc,

Barnwell, Jan. "a telephone mes
sage was received here last night
about 1880 o'clock to the effect that
e. n. Hankinson, merchant of
| Walkers station, on the Southern
railway, few miles above Black
vile. had been attacked by two en-
groes while in his place of business
and severely beaten about the head,
and asked that the county blood
hounds be rushed to the scene at once.
Sheriff j. B. Morris, Supervisor G. j.
Diamond and two deputies left in
Capt. Morris automobile, carrying
the dogs. The alleged attempt at mur-
der was made about o'clock last ev-
ening and owing to the delay in get
ting word here, it was several hours
before the authorities and the dogs
were on the ground. 1t was also
learned that shortly after the attack,
two negroes were seen running down
the railroad track in the direction OF
Blackville, and as the roadbed- is COW
cred with coal cinders, it was impossi-
bic to find the trail.
Two strange negroes had been
noticed hanging around the little sta
;on yesterday, it is said, and early
last night fire was noticed in the
woods a short distance away, with the
two negroes beside it. About o'clock
man went into Hankinson's store
to make 2 purchase and when the
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1913-01-08
PrOgreSSireneSS.

The hullabaloo, now being raised
by Woodruff and her energetic citi-
zens, over the proposed plan of Gre
ating new county, while it will
never amount to anything more than
noise, is to be admired Those peo-
pie in that section of this county are
energetic and enterprising and want
all that is coming to them. We ad-
mire such progressiveness.- Spartan
burg Journal
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1913-01-08
THE PANAMA CANAL.


LIE IL ANA-"' 'AN.Ah'
The United States government oc~
cupies the unenviable position at
present OF being one willing to go
back upon her word. This arises
through the recent passage of a bill
allowing American coastwise vessels
free of toll. Before its passage Great
| Britain called this governments at
tentlon to the Hay -Pauncetote treaty
IN which an agreement was entered
country agreed not to discriminate
against foreign shipping in case a
canal were Duilt at the iSthmus. Since
the passage OF the bill Great Britain
mas requested that the question be ar
oltrateu. Whether or not this country
VIII submit TO arbitration Will be left
Win congress-
III Is very clear that thls govern
n'e'''' III passing Dill allowing
american shlps TO pass through free
Oh toIi' Is Nloiatihg not only the spirit
out the letter OF the treaty. Even
were mo such agreement enterd into
between Great britain and the United
states such Dill Is discriminating
against our own citiZens' being vio-
'"'ioh Oh 'he ueihocratlc prlhciple oil
eq""' rls"'S 10 All ana special priNi-
reyes 10 none "hi'e IL Is true that
'n's country Is supplying the lunds
VIII" "h'cn TO puma 'he canal 1t is
eq""''S .Iue' 'h"' '"e shippihs lhdus-
Wy S"pL''leS O"' sih"li port'oh OF Ihe
.''o.'e! oei"s spent ''ie'e' me expense
Is Oe'"s oo'ne d! tne "hole people
anu ~ "!'o" ie" snip owners TO use
."e '"'"' .'ee Oh cn"rse "ou'u De TAX
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Du'' "S lhc case Is very Ollell, lue
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1913-01-08
TINE TO STAND PAT.

Gov. Blease has revoked number
of commissions of notaries public. We
do not know his reason. but we hope
10 is not because they are not political
friends of his. or that some one has
said they do not want a commission
signed by him. Things like that are
too small to be taken cOgnizance of
by governor. If any of these gen
tlemen are so small as to make such
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1913-01-08

You will be surprised to see what
a real good quality of knives and
forks we offer at 90 cents per set.
they look nice too, in fact you can't
buy better one at other places for
less than 90 to 20 cents per set.
S. NJ. & Il. III. WILKES & co.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1913-01-08
Live Each DaX.

Foresight is very wise, but foresor.
row very foolish, and castles are, at
any rate, better than dungeons in the
air.-Sir John Lubbock.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1913-01-08
Poor Consolation.

We like to know the weakness of
eminent men; it consoles us for our
inferiority.- Malone de Lambert.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1913-01-08

Valuable OIL From Rubber Tree.
Seeds Of the rubber tree yield an oil
resembling and not inferior to linseed
oil in quality.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1913-01-08
Condition is Grave.

n report from the Columbia hospi-
tai was to the effect that Il. y. Han
kinson was resting quietly late last
night. His condition is exceeding
grave.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1913-01-08

Uncared-for Children a Menace.
Every child that grows up without
adequate care is certain to be bur-
den to the state in after life.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1913-01-08

First Street Gas Lamps.
Street gas lamps were first used in
London in 1907.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1913-01-08

The Advertiser will be glad to
receive the local news of all the
communities i'm 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, 1913-01-08
REPORT on LYNCHING.

Detectives Turn Over Evidence to
Governor BIease which was Gather.
ed Mt Norway.
Columbia, Jan. THE gPvernor
today said that he had received the
reports of the two detectives, which
he had investigating the lynching OF
a negro at Norway in Orangeburg
comfy, together with some affidavits
they had gathered and TURNED the
papers over to Solicitor Hildebrand Of
orangeburg. to take such action as he
deemed proper. The nature OF the in
formation gathered by the detectives
was not diyulged.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1913-01-08
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