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The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1914-04-18
RAILROAD RATE VS. PANAMA
TOLLS.

Senator Cunmins charged on the floor
of the senate recently that persistent and
widespread campaign was being conducted
to arouse public sympathy for the request
for per cent increase in freight rates
on eastern railroads, now pending before
the interstate commerce commission.
The senator expressed confidently that
road with the Panama canal tolls question,
on its merits, but said the public was be-
ing misled by incorrect and exaggerated
statements.
Senator Cumrnins compared the rail
road with the Panama canal tolls question,
declaring that an advance in railroad rates
of 5 per cent will amount in one year to
more than all the tolls paid by all the ships
that will go through the canal in twelve
or fifteen years and more than American
coastwise ships if they paid full tolls would
be charged in half a century.
NAVAL CRUISERS FOR PASSEN-
GERS, ETC:-Feasibility of establishing
a line of fast naval cruisers to carry pas
sengers, mail and freight, between the
United States and South America, was in
dorsed by Secretary Daniels recently in
report to the Senate on the resolution re-
Gently introduced by Senator Weeks.
The committee on naval affairs at once
introduced bill to establish one or more
navy mail lines to South America ports.
1t is the plan to use in time of peace such
swift scout cruisers as are little needed in
fleet manoeuvers.
IMPROVED CAR BRAKE:-The new
Westinghouse brake, which is much more
efficient than the older forms, is based on
the fact that two shoes are supplied instead
of one, but there are number of othes
Improvements all contributing their pafA>
to the value of the new apparatus. 1t is
operated either by air or electricity and the
time of securing the maximum brake eff
cheney has been shortened from eight Sc
conds, as ait present, to three and one-half
by the new method with the use of air and
two and one-half seconds with electricity.
At recent test twelve-car train weigh
ing nearly 1000 tons, moving at rate of
sixty miles an hour, was stopped in its own
length, about 1000 feet. A train of the
same length and weight, moving at eighty
miles an hour, was stopped in 1000 feet.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1914-01-14
More Judges Wanted.

Senator Earle, Of Greenvillc is 60
ing to offer a bill in the Legislature
at its approaching session to provide
for dividing the 10th judicial circuit
into two circuits-because of con
gestcd dockets'. The 10th circuit is
composed Of Greenville, Anderson, Oc-
once and Pickens-just four counties
The bill proposes to make Grecnvillc
and Pickens one circuit and Anderson
and Oconcc another
How many circuits arc there in the
State now? The Legislature has been
increasing the number so fast--bc-
cause of "cOngcstcd dockcts" we
arc unable to say positively just now,
without referring to the records, cx-
actly how many there arc: but we be-
lievc there are a round dozen. 1t has
not been many years since there were
only eight.
II the Grccnvillc Senator gets his
bill through. there will no doubt be
others to offer other bills for other
subdivisions, and in a little while we
may have fifteen or twenty judicial
circuits in the little State OF South
Carolina, and an annual pay roll Of
100000 instead of the present very
heavy one Of 100000
The fact Of the business is the State
OF South Carolina pays more in pro-
portion to its size, we venture to say,
for the administration Of Justice than
any State in the Union and Just now
is getting the least benefit. -Ncwbcrry
Observer
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1914-01-14
sss ss 8 S S s 8 8 8 8 sssss
STATE PRESS COMMENT.
8 s 8 s 8 8 8 8 8 3 8 8 8 8 8 8 s 8 !
Primary Reform.

II the white people of South Caro-
lima really want honest primaries
they can have them. The corrupt DO
liticians, who gain office by fraudu-
lent practices and encourage their
heelers to stuff ballot boxes and vote
repeaters in the names Of dead men,
will oppose, with all their might
every effort that may be made to pur-
ify the primary and will go to any
length to preserve intact this wide op-
en- conditions that serve their purpos-
cs so well. Notwithstanding the an
tagOnism Of the benefciarics Of fraud
ulent elections the people Of the State
can force the enactment OF laws and
the adoption Of party rules that will
wipe out the stigma Of corrupt prac-
tees in elections that now rests upon
South Carolina. The whole issue is
bound up in the real wishes OF the
majority Of the white people Of the
State. If they want honest primaries
and demand that fraud, votc-buying
and ballot box stufring Shall cease
honest primaries will be the result;
hut il they condone corruption be-
cause it advances the fortunes Of tile
politicians whom they bindly follow
conditions will grow worse Sumter
Item.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1914-01-14
All Should BE Registered.

With reference to this matter Of vo:
ing, We arc firm believers in the prop
osition that every individual who IS
entitled to be registered under the
Constitution should he registered, and
be in a position to vote. We believe
that the possession Of registration
certificate, or at least the presentation
Of satisfactory evidence Of constitu-
tional eligibility should be prcre-
Quisitc to voting in the primaries;
but we do not want to deny the right
or any eligible individual to vote un-
less it can be clearly shown that the
failure Of such individual to qualify
himself was the result Of deliberate
Indifference and neglect
There are large numbers Of broad
minded citizens over the State who
find it impracticablc to get into their
county seats on salesdays, and while
we think that these people should
spare no efforts under the existing ma
chinery to qualify themselves for vot-
ing, where it is impracticable for them
to do so, they should be given still bet
ter facilities. Yorkville Enquirer.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1914-01-14
FINAL SETTLEMENT.

Take notice that on the 17thday OF
January, 1914, I will render a final
account Of my acts and doings as Ad-
m1nistratOr OF the estate OF William
Mills Hunter, deceased, in the office
OF the Judge OF Probate OF Laurcns
county, at ii o'clock, a. m., and on
ehe same day Will apply for n final
discharge from my trust as Admins
traitor.
Any persons indebted to said estate
are notified and required to make
payment 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.
William Melmoth Hunter.
Administrator
Dec. II, 1013.-t mo.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1914-01-14
FINAL SETTLEMENT.

Tahe notice that on the 21st day of
January, 1914, | will render a final
account OF my acts and doings rs Ad-
ministratrix Of the estate of Robert
Jones, deceased, in the Office OF the
Judge OF Probate, Of Laurens county,
at IL o'clock, a. m, and on the same
day will apply for final discharge
from my trust as Administrative.
Any persons indebted to said tate
are notified and required to make pay
mcDt 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.
EE,na Jones,
Administrative.
Dec. II, 1911 mo.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1914-01-14
GEN. s. B. BUCkNER
DIES IN KENTUCKY
Served With Distinction In Mexican
and Civil Wars. Gold Democrats
Vice Presidential Candidate.

Lexington, Ky, Jan. 8.-General
Simon Bolivar Buckner, former gov
crnor Of Kentucky, and a candidate
for vice president Of the United States
on the gold democratic ticket in 1896,
died at his home in Hart county to-
night
General Simon Bolivar Buckner had
a long and distinguished career as a
soldier, having served in the Mexican
and civil wars in both of which he
was promoted for bravery and SOL
dierly qualities. He was born on
farm in Hart county. Kentucky, April
!, 1923 and graduated from the Unit
ed States military academy in 1914.
During the Mexican war he was
brevetted for bravery at the battles OF
Contreras, Churubusco> and Molino del
Rey. He remained with the army in
various positions until 1855 when he
resigned. When the civil war broke
out he Joined the Confederate army
with the rank of brigadier general.
He was successfully made major gen
eral and lieutenant general.
He was governor Of Kentucky from
1887 to 1891, and served as member
Of the Kentucky constitutional con-
vention in 1891. After being a can
lidatc for vice president on the gold
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1914-01-14
As to The Laurens Advertiser.

This reporter has warm place in
his heart for the two excellent Lau-
.rens papers, the Herald and the Ad-
vcrtiser, as they are papers with
which he had something to do" while
living in l.aurens among her good peo-
pic, whom he likes and With whom
he got along so well. The Advertiser
this week is a splendid number. 1t
contains many fine points. Among the
good things it says remember the
clerks and delivery boys and delivery
horses during the rushing season, and
we are glad that the Advertiser doesn't
spell Christmas Xmas. Which is
enough to make it yell out GLORY be"
as it does in another place. One Of the
best things 1t says is this, "No one
thing does more harm to city than
for it's own people to run off and
spend their money with others when
he home folks can supply their needs.
Trade at home" TO this we echo:
Glory be-" 1t gets off another good
one, which is reproduced elsewhere
n The Herald and Ncws.--Grenckc in
The Newberry Herald and News.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1914-01-14
Worms the Cause OF Your Child's
Pains.

A foul, disagreeablc breath, dark
circles around the nyc?. at times fLI :
erish. with great thirst: cheeks flush
ed and then pale, abdomen swollen
with sharp cramping pains are all in
dications OF worms. Don't let your
child suffcr-Kickapoo Worm Killer
wilt give sure relief-it kills the worms
while It's laxative effect adds great
ly to the health Of your child by re-
moving the dangerous and disagree
able effect Of worms and parasites
from the system. Kickapoo Worm XII
Ter as health producer should be In
every household Perfectly safe. Buy
a box today. Price 25c. All druggists
or by mail.
kickapoo Indian Med Co.
Philadelphia or st. Louis
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1914-01-14
FINAL SETTLEMENT

rake notice that on the 18th day OF
jan, 1914, | will render final account
or my acts and doings as Executor Of
the estate of B. r. Austin, deceased.
IN the Office Of the Judge OF Probate
OF Laurens county, at II o'clock. n. m,
and on the same day will apply for
a maj discharge from my trust aa
Executor. 40
Any persons indebted to said estate
are notihed and required to make nav.
ment on that date; and all persona
having claims against said estate will
present them on or before said date.
ouiy proven, or be forever barred.
s. ID. AUSTIN,
Executor.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1914-01-14
citation for Letters Of Administration:
state of South Carolina,
County of Laurcns.

ny .. G. Thompson, Probate Judge.
whereas w. W. Campbell made suit
10 me- to grant him Letters of Ad-
mihistration with will annexed of the
Estate and effects of Billie Grant.
These are therefore, to cite and nd.
mon1sh all and singular the kindredl
and creditors Of the said Billie Grant !,
deceased, that they be and appear be-
tore me, In the Court of Probate. to
be held at Laurens Court House, Lau-
rens, 5. c.. on the 10th day of .Janu-
ary, 1914 next, after publication here
or at il o'clock In the forenoon, to,
snow cause II any they have, why the,
said Administration should NOT he
granted
Given under my hand this 1st day OF
January Ammo Domini 1914.
I4-Zt j. p. L. c..
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1914-01-14
LADIES

Wanted to act as local county repre-
sentatives for an established firm
handling high grade line OF house
hold remedies. Can devote all or part
OF time a good chance to establish
a lucrative business.
For full particulars write at once
to
Josephine Webster Remedy Co.,
South Bend Ind
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1914-01-14
To Prevent Blood Poisoning

apply Mt once the wonderful old reliable DIR.
PORTER'S ANTISEPTIC HEALING OH. sur.
gcal, dressing that relieves pain aid heals al
the same time: Not lniment 2Sc. SOC. 81 90
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1914-01-14

For Weakness and Loss Of Appetite
The Old Standard general strengthening tonic,
iROVH'S TASTEIESS chill TONIC, drives out
Malaria and builds up the system. A true tonic
md sure Appetizer. For adults and children. SOC
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1914-01-14
The Shame Of School SaIarics.

The "high cost Of living" has been
common gossip and conversational
pabulum equal to the subject Of the
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1914-01-14
Reduced Price on
Ladies' Shoes

$3.50 Black Velvet Button
only :. ;. :. .2.95
$3.50 Patent Button and Vici
only +. ;. ;. ;. ;. ;. ). .2.95
$3.50 Gun Metal and Tan But
ton, only ;. :. ;. ;. ..2.95
$500 Patent Button, white top,
only .2.45
$500 Wei, Gun Metal Button,
only ;. !. .2.45
$500 Tan Bluchcr and Button
only ;. :. :. :. :. .2.45
Special lot Of Ladies' Shoes,
worth $3.50 and $500 only 1.5O
Special lot Of ladies Shoes,
worth $l.5O to $500, sizes
t to 9, only .... -. ~. 80
Special lot Of Children $ Shoes
S1-2 to 2, only .... .... 70
| lot Baby's Shoes in Tan.
Blue, White and Black Is
Womcn's Work Shoes, cap or
plain toe, worth $3.50 and
$1.75, only ~. ~. .... 1.29
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1914-01-14

democratic ticket in 1896 he retired
to his farm in Hart county, but con
tinucd to take lively interest in pur-
lie affairs until the time Of his death.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1914-01-14

About that 100 pardons and paroles
granted by his exccllcncy, Gov. Bleasc
on Thanksgiving day,-it was fine, we
have no doubt and most acceptable to
the cOnvicts, all OF whom, We trust
will find it possible to turn over new
leaf and commit murder and burglary
no more, and we arc pretty sure that
before the governor gets out OF Office,
he will have turned loose more than a
thousand convicts on the community.
Some Of these men will go and sin
no more and some have possibly fall
len already. But We hope the gov
that there are two sides to every ques-
ton, and that one OF these sides is
the absolute necessity Of teaching our
people the need there Is Of respect to
the law. Our people regard the law
too lightly. When punishment no long
nr follows crime, life will be with us
rs it is in Montenegro and Albania,
where every man carries his pistol and
shoots without fear, for he knows that
the law will not touch him. Indeed,
4 recent writer declares that murder
on the streets Of Scutari Is so com
mon that an officer who tried to ar
rest murderer would be counted
public enemy and would be shot on |
sight. 1t surely looks as if we we're
coming to that. In one Of our Western
cities one Of the shcriff's posse brought
N fellow to the Jail what has he
lone asked the Sheriff. "Humph, he
Killed man just now, down town in
3harley's bar-room." "Hupmh," said
ne sheriff, Is that all? Turn him
oose. surely thought you had some
sense. Our Monthly.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1914-06-29

say alone"
Fear flashed into Nancy's face.
What is ftY' she cried. HAS
anything happened to jack"
No, no" said the Senator as
his daughter left the room.
What Is itf" said Nancy.
And then the Senator. motion
ing her to a chair. sat down, too.
The Poulains." he said grave
ly-he was telling himself that he
had never come across so ac-
complished an actress as this
young Englishwoman was proving
herself to be-''the Poulains," he
repeated very distinctly, declare
that you arrived here last night
alone. They say that they did
not know, as a matter OF fact,
that you were married. You do
not SEINE to have even given them
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1914-06-29

had such a splendid season: and
all because of the exhibition"
I'm glad you are doing we'll I"
said Dampier courteously. Then
he turned to Nancy: We'll, you'll
be quite safe, my darling. Mon
eieur and Madame Poulain aro
cnly Just through here, so W 1
needn't feel lonely"
J. ampier bent and kissed his
wife very tenderly then he fol-
lowed Monsieur Poulain and the
latter's nephew up the stairs,
while Madame Poulain helped
Mrs. Dampier to unpaek the few
things she required for the night.
And Nancy, though she felt a
little bewildered to find herself
alone in this strange house, was
yet amused and cheered by the
older woman's lively chatter, and
that although she only understood
one word in ten.
Madame Poulain talked of her
daughter. Virginie, now in the
country, and also of her nephew,
Jules, the lad who had carried up
the luggage, and who knew-so
Madame Poulain went to some
pains to make Nancy understand
"A little English.
Late though 1t was. the worthy
woman did not seem In any hurry
to go away, but at last come the
kindly words which even Nancy,
slight as was her knowledge of
French. understood to mean good
night"
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1914-06-29
CHAPTER II.
The Missing bridegroom,

Nancy Dampier sat up In bed
and drew her watch from under
the pillow.
1t was already half-past nine.
How strange she should have
oversight on this, her first morn
ing in Parisi And yet not SO very
strange after all, for her night
had been curiously disturbed.
At first she had slept soundIy
and then she had suddenly sat up,
wide awake.
The murmur of eager, low talk
ing in the room which lay the
other side of the deep cupboard
had reused her. When the muir
muir had at last ceased she had
dozed off, only to be walked again
by the sound of the porte cochere
swinging back on it's huge hinges.
1t was evidently quite true-as
Jack had said-that Paris never
goes to sleep.
Jack had declared he would get
up and go over to the studio
early, SO there was nothing for
II but to get up, and wait patient.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1914-06-29
NASH Is NEW PRESIDENT

Plenty of smokes and enthus-
iasm marked the meeting of over
100 members of the Pierce Coun-
ty Bar association in Judge Card g
court this morning at 1890
when President Frederick II. Muir
ray called the members to order.
Frank d. Nash, one OF the old
est members of the local bar, was
elected to succeed Murray as pres
ident, ]. r. O'Brien was elected
vice president, Evan tSallcup,
treasurer; Mr.. Hindley. secretary.
F. d. Oakley, W. w. Reyes, c. Al.
Riddell, r. c. Evans and J. 3.
Lyle were elected trustees.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1914-06-29

POUR name"
Nancy stared at him for .
moment. Then. There must be
some extraordinary mistake" sha
said quietly. The Poulatns must
have thought you meant someone
else. Ny husband and l arrived.
OF course together, late last night.
At first Madame Poulain said she
couldn't take up in as the hotel
was full. But at last she said
that they could give as two small
rooms. They knew our name was
Dampier. for Jack wrote 20 them
from Marseilles. He and I we're
only married three weeks ago.
this Ia the end of our honeymoon.
My husband, who Is an artist. IL
now at his studio. We're going
to move there in a day or twoi"
Continued In Our Next Issuc.l
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1914-06-29

outside light came from a small
window which had only recently
been cut through the thick wall.
Covering three of the walls as
well as the low ceiling, was a pa
per Stimulating white satin pow
dered with rose buds, and the be I,
draped with virginia. muslin cur
tains, was a child's rather than a
woman's bed.
Whats THAR" asked Dampier
suddenly. "A cupboard?"
He had noticed that wide dou-
BILE doors formed the further side
of the tiny apartment.
Madame Poulain, turning a key,
revealed a large space now fitted
up as a cupboard. Its a way
through into our bedroom, mon
sieur," she said smiling. I'VE
could not of course allow our
daughter to be far from our
selves"
Dampier nodded and stepped
into the cupboard, curious to see
the way through into the next
room.
Thus for a moment was Dam
pier concealed from those In the
room. And during that moment
there came the sound of footsteps
on the staircase, followed by the
appearance on the landing outside
the open door of two tall figures
"a girl in a lace opera cloak, and
a young man in evening dress.
Nancy Dampter, gazing at them
told herself they must be brother
and sister, so striking was their
resemblance to one another.
I'VE found the porte cochere
open, Madame Poulain. so we Just
came straight in. Good night"
The young lady spoke excellent
French, but as she swept on up
the staircase out of sight there
came a low interchange of English
words between herself and
the man with her.
DAISY? Did you notice that
beautiful young woman? She must
be that daughter the Poulains are
always talking about"
And then "Daisy's" answer
floated down. Yes, I noticed her
she is certainly very pretty. But
do be careful, Gerald. l expect she
knows a little English"
Dampier stepped out of the cup
board.
THAT American cub ought to be
put in his placei" he muttered
heatedly.
Nancy turned her face away to
hide a little smile. Jack was SO
FUNNY This young American had
looked at her quite respectfully;
he hadn't meant to be offensive
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1914-06-29
Hot Weather Tonic and Health
Builder

Are you run down--Nervous
Tired? Is everything you do
an effort7 You ara not lazy
you are sickl Your Stomach.
Liver, Kidneys, and whole sys-
tenn need a Tonic. A Tonic and
Health Builder to drive out the
waste matter-build you up and
renew your strength. Nothing bet
ter than Electric Bitters. Start
today. Mrs. James Duncan.
Haynesville, Me-, writes: Com
pietely cured me after several
doctors gave me up" soc and
800, at your Druggist.
Bueklin's Arnica Salve for Cuts.
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: of that Nancy felt sure.

- of that Nancy felt sure.
Il suppose you have a good
many Americans this Year," went
on Dampier In French, turning to
Monsieur Poulain.
No. monsieur. no. Our client
ele is mostly French. We have
only this young lady, sir, her
brother and their father, mon
sieur. The father Is a senator In
his own country-Senator Bar
ton. They are very charming
people, and have stayed with us
often before. We have never
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1914-09-30
Will Be No Market.

A large northern dealer in raw
T1rs has sent a dispatch to its rep
resentatives over the country stat
ing that there will be PRACTICAL y no
demand this year for raw furs.
Whether this is due to the disturb
ed condition, incident to the war,
has not been stated. However, those
who have made a practice in this
section of trapping small animals
for their fur should make investlga-
eion before endeavoring to secure
the green hides. 1t is possible that
1t will be difficult to dispose OF
them at prices that are worth while.
The large northern company above
referred to has stated that there
will be no market for dressed OF
raw fur this year"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1914-09-30
SPLENDID New Building.

The patrons of Mt. Zion school
have erected an attractive new
school building. 1t is located near
the home of MIR. E. M. Padgett.
Notwithstanding the fact that this
section of the county is somewhat
thinly settled, the good people put
their shoulders to the wheel and
provided a modern building that is
adequate to the needs of the school.
By this progressive move they have
set an example that other rural
communities would do we'll to fol-
low. The first requisite for sue.
cessful school is commodlouS,
comfortable, well-lighted, well-ven-
tilated building. Would that every
community in the county had such
a building as has been provided for
the children W ho attend the Mt
Zion school!