The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1914-03-18

1t is possibly better that little be
said of the tragedy enacted at Green
vile in which I.aurcns county citi-
zen was the principal actor; but there
is much to be learned. The lesson OF
it all is brought home most impressive
ly by a silent contemplation Of the
sorrow and disgrace in the homes Of
them ALL
The Greenville News suggests a
four year term for the governorship.
This is in line with our suggestion
last week for a four year term for
members of the lower house. We be-
lieve both would tend greatly to de-
crease the constant political agitation
in the state and encourage conStruc-
tive lawmaking.
After a long drawn out contest, DR..
Babcock has finally been forced out Of
the state hospital for the insane, fol-
lowed by DR.. IL. b. Saunders. the farm
cr's daughter from York county, and
Magistrate Kirby, the old Confcdcr-
ate veteran. has been oustcd from his
office as magistrate at Spartanburg
Surely. Il great victory for the people!
The contrast between partizan pol
itics and Intelligent legislation can be
NJ tnI no ;., NO
Of the rural police bill and the school
legislation in this county. In the
former case. in which politics must
have played q prominent part, Il bunglc
was made OF the job. In the latter
case, where politics did not enter at
all, our delegation had enacted several
very praiseworthy measures.
Certain methods used by Judge |.
w. Bowman in his dealing with some
phases o. court business are certain
ly to be commended. Ju1ge Bowman
is evidently trying 10 do away with
the many delays incident to conluct-
ing court while at the Same time re-
lieving the Jurors yf burdrnsomr wait
ing. In a number Of Instances was 1t
noticed that he rel ixcI the E cat cx-
delay to the minimum
The advent Of Sprihg should put new
life into every being, man and animal
alike. The old year is really just end
ing and the new beginning Now is the
time to exert every energy to make
the season successful Farmers should
prepare to make an advance in meth
od and practice over last year mcr-
ch2ntS should lay plans to exert cv-
cry energy to extend their business
and manufacturers should study ,ians
70: Improvement OF trade and work
ing conditions. 1t might be added that
newspaper editor should rake around
for new advice to its readers.
SIX local bachcl0rs-all practically
hopeless but open to argumcnt-met
in executive session few nights ago
to discuss the cost Of high living
They did not say, when interviewed
later, the exact cause for the discus
sion but presumably they we're con
tcmpating matrimony and desired to
know how much cheaper two could
live than one. There was present much
expert testimony in regard to man 3
own expenses. Trying to be liberal,
not having definite knowledge as to
feminine fancies. the female of the
specie was allowed one-half a mans
expense. Further information is now
desired by them. What are the run
ming expenses, Of 2 single woman in
moderate circumstances, rations ex-
clnded. and what are the same after
the knot has been tired? Contributions
eQ1 these weIghty problems are invited.
Is some kindly spirit among our fem
fnine readers cares to do an act Of
cNor'ty, please assist these men with |
ir fcrmati0n. All letters bearing on
th.g subject will he gladly published.
ir tNe hope that at least a few may yet
be saved