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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-04
Alabama Students To Attend
 GOUernnent Military Camp

camp of instruction and in view of the recent disturbances in Mexico much in- terest Is being manifested in the moye- ment, Captain R. c. Van Horn, of the general staff, the United states army officer in charge of students camps. will he in command this summer and General Leonard Wood, major general and chiet of staff. Is expected to be a visitor.
 The object of the camp is to give to the young men of the country who arc desirous of accepting it the opportun- ity for short course in military training, under government supervi- sion. in order that they may he bet ter fitted to discharge their military duty to their country should it ever stand in need of their service.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-04
PERSONAL

W. P. Strbbling of Columbus. Miss. is stopping at the Birmingham hotel en route to Sylvester, GA.. on legal busi- ness.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-04
PERSONAL VISIT TO MEXICO GIVES GOOD
 IDEA OF PROBLEMS
tContinued from Pare One)

(COnuIDu6O IIOmn o0G OmCy
 --~------~~-~-~-- was told I can accept as facts because my own observation convinces me that they were true.
 1 went to Sonora to examine a copper mine. IS miles in the mountains from Hcrn1osillo. Because of the Indians who were making depredations daily all through the state, we were advised py the American consul at Hermosillo that if would be dangerous to venture out in the country without guard, and he sug- gestcd that we apply to an officer in the Mexican army stationed at Hermo- sillo for guard of soldiers, for which of course, we would have to pay. We applied to this officer and were invited te pick out our own guard from com pany of soldiers in the barracks. But Iafter looking them over we decided that We had rather trust ourselves to the ten- der mercies of the Indians than to the bunch of ruffians he pointed out to us The next afternoon we succeeded in em- blowing couple of American cowboys to accompany us. The four of us rode In street hack drawn by four ponies. We had to pay the Mexican owner of this ve- hicle $25 to make the trip. On the road ye went over just two days before a prominent Mexican had been killed by the Indians. We saw his dead horse on the road and his collar and cravat hang ing on a musquite bush
 How Wealthy Mexican Lives About a mile from the mines at the foot of the mountain was the home of a prominent Mexican who was stock holder in the mines. He was very wealthy and owned an immense ranch on the So- nora river upon which he had built a great dam and reservoir for irrigating purposes. He maintained at his own ex- pense two full companies of soldiers to protect his ranch from the Indians. We arrived at his place without mishap and were entertained in royal style. When we went to the mines lie sent body guard of 15 soldiers with us The soldiers 1 in his employ were fine lookIn9 men. bearing no resemblance to the evil looking bunch we looked over in Hermosillo The
 soldiers in the regular army of Mexico
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-04
MOORS DEFEATED
 WITH BIG LOSSES
French Casualties Were Nine Killed and Twenty-Five Wounded in
 BayOnet Attack

Fez. Morocco, May 3--A battle between French troops and followers of the native pretender to the Moroccan throne result ed in the defeat of the Moors, who suf- fered enormous losses. The French cas- ualties were nine killed and 26 wounded.
 The French troops attacked the natives in mountain stronghold, which they carried at the point of the bayonet
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-04
s6ooO Prize Won

Paris May a.--Herman B, Duryeas Dunbar today won the Prix Noialles a produce stake of 5000 run at Long Champs. The prix d'Auteuil. handicap of $i2oo was won by Eugene Fische Of Garde A. vous.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-04
COMMENCEM TO
 BE HELD AT MARION

Marion. May S--tSpecial.) )-The com mencement exercises of Marion female seminary are as follows:
 Sunday, May IT, II a. m. commence ment sermon by the Rev. R. |. Bell.
 Monday. May IS. D. m., senior class play.
 Tuesday. May 1s. a. m, to D. m, annual art exhibit; 8 p. ni.. an- nual concert.
 Wednesday. May 20, II q. m. grad uating exercises and baccalaureate address by Rev. c. M. Boyd.
 The Marion institute final exercises for the spring session are as follows:
 Saturday, May 16, 8 to II D. n, re- ception to literary societies.
 Sunday, May IT. D. m, commences ment sermon by the Rev. Richard Hall.
 Monday, May IS. 10 a. m. annual de- bate.
 Tuesday, May 10, 10 a. m, graduat ing exercises: baccalaureate address by the Rev. II. M. Edmonds of Bir- min gham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-04

derstandng of what constitutional gov ernment means. Therefore in China something which. so far as the enforce ment of authority is concerned, resembles a benevolent despotism IS now the real government of that latest of republics.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1914-04-01
Part of Worldwide Move
Enent in the Churches.
DELEGATES EXPECTED
FROM TIVE COUNTY


Announcement is made that on
April 10th to 18th inclusive. series
OF conferences Will he held III Iaurcns.
under the auspices OF the Iaymcns
Missionary Movement for the United
States and Canada. This series OF
conferences is a part OF The movement
of the United Missionary Campaign
launched by the Home and Foreign
Boards Of the Protestant churches OF
the United States and Canada.
All the churches or the community
will cooperate in these conferences.
DR.. r.. e. Gaines Of Richmond College,
who is giving his entire time to this
work this year and VINO conducted
similar conferences in Spartanburg,
Grecnville and Greenwood will have
charge OF the conferences and Will be
assisted by n corps OF trained assist
ants, whose names will be announced
later.
charge of the conferences here that
all the churches Of Laurens county,
irrespective of denomination, will
send delegates to these meetings. A
full program will be announced in a.
few days.
Speaking of the conferences yes
tcrday, one OF the ministers OF the
city said, "A great opportunity is be-
fore us, and we should avail ourselves
of it," Dr. Gaines writes in explana-
ton OF the conferences the following:
You understand that the United
Missionary Campaign was launched by
the Home and Foreign Boards of the
Protestant Denominations Of the u
S. and Canada; that the boards asked
the Laymcn's Movement to direct the
conference feature Of it; that while
the main drive is for the men, still
the movement is for the whole church.
The women ought to be invited there
fore. More than five hundred Of these
conferences have been held in the U.
S. and somc two hundred in Canada.
The movement emphasizes three
needs in the church today: % A
deeper spiritual life, (2) A compre-
hensivc program Of education. (3l An
adequate financial plan. 1t is a con-
certed effort Of tho various denomina-
tions to secure greater church eni-
cheney"
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1914-04-01
A Prominent Visitor.

Among those who were here for the
Lake-Jones wedding was Mr.. Forrest
Lake, a brother Of Mr.. r.. d. Lake, who
is resident of Sanford, Florida Mr..
Lake is easily one of the most promi-
nent business men of his section and
in his own county stands high in ev-
cry walk of life. He is president Of
the Seminole Bank of Sanford and is
a member of the Florida legislature
from Seminole county. 1t was mainly
through his efforts that the citizens Of
Sanford succeeded in forming the new
county of Seminole He is a polished
gentleman, affable and entertaining in
his conversation. Mr. Lake returned
Thursday to his home, stopping for
a short while in Spartanburg to visit
relatives.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1914-04-01
THOS. w. WRIGHT
KILLED IN FLORIDA
Supervising Installation of Machinery
In Florida when killing Takes

In Florida when killing Takes
Place.
Thos. w. Wright, at one time super
intcndcnt OF the Laurcns cotton mills
and a son Of tho late Wister n. Wright.
OF this city, was killed by negro la
borcr in ST. Petersburg, Fla, Friday
being struck by the negro Friday
morning and dying the same night
Tie body was brought here for inter
mcnt yesterday afternoon and laid to
rest in the Laurens cemetery. Rev .!
r. Rankin, Of the Presbyterian church
conducted the services, assisted by
Rev. j. r. II. Major, Of the Methodist
church, OF which denomination the
dcccascd's wife is a member. a large
number Of the former friends and rel
atives attended the services and many
l!oral wrcaths were laid on the grave
out Of remembrance Of former asso-
ciationY, The 'foflowing gentlemen
acted as pall bcarars T.. :, wilkes
r. G. Franks, e. S. Hudgcns, Clyde x.
Ray, DR.. w. d. Ferguson, 9. NJ. Mil
Ter, w. II. Anderson, w. T.. Clardy.
II was not until after the body
reached Laurens that the manner Of
his death became known The first
news that reached here was very
mcagcr, only the fact Of his sudden
death by some violent means being
Indicated According to relatives who
accompanied the body, Mr.. Wright
was a constructing engineer super
vising the installation of some ma.
chinery for the Erie City Iron Works
He gave instructions to negro la
boring hand to do a certain piece of
work, when the negro refused using
very imDudent words. Mr.. Wright
proceeded to enforce his authority,
when blows ensued. The negro, TAX
ing advantage Of Mr.. Wrights blind
ness in one eye, gave him a terrific
blow over the head with heavy piece
OF iron, telling him to the ground. Mr.
Wright was given medical attention
but later on in the night succumbed to
the wound. The negro was arrested
shortly after the occurrence and mar
rowly escaped being summary dealt
with.
Mr.. Wright is survived by his moth
cr, and wife, who was Miss Laney,
and two children, besides three broth
CTS and two sisters. He was n nephew
Of Mr.. J. N. Wright, Of this city, and
county. His untimely death was great
ly regretted In this city whero he
was so favorably known.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1914-04-01
"The Idle IfOuro

The wdle Hour" was selected to be
tho most appropriate name for the
new picture show started last week. 1t
so happened that two persons suggest
ed this name, Miss Roberta Dorroh and
Mr.. ]. G.. Fowler, so q $500 book OF
tickets was given to each Of them. Mr..
A. S. Pc~rv the manager Of .he show
house, 8 that he is very much
pleased With his patronage so fer and
hopes to improve his show as the
weeks pass.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1914-04-01
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL
CLINTON HAPPENINGS
Many Things Of Interest About the
People OF the NeighboriDy Town.

Many Things Of Interest About The
People OF the Ncighboring Town.
Clinton, March 3l.-On Wednesday
aftcrnoon Mrs. j. L. Copeland enter
tanned the Halycon Book club.
On Tuesday, Mrs. r. Il. Wright very
Aitractivcly entertained the Friendly
Dozen Book club at Il FIVE cou..s:. lun-
chcOn.
Friday afternoon Miss Mollic Man
son delightfully."- entertained the Action
Book club at Il four course party.
Friday afternoon Miss Jane Kcnnc-
dy entertained the young ladies' en-
broidcry club and number OF out
sidcrs at farewell party for Mrs. W.
B. Owens, Jr.. who left on Saturday for
her new home in Washington.
The Athcancan club mot on Tues
day morning with Mrs. w. j. Bailey.
On Tuesday afternoon Mrs. r. ID.
Copeland entertained The Merry Wives
club.
Mrs. A. V. Martin was at home to
about 10 young people on Tuesday
night.
Miss Maude Eumcrcl spent part OF
last week in Columbia.
Miss Jessie billiard visited friends
in Chester Sunday.
Miss Laurie Aull has returned from
Chester where she has been i'll for a
short time.
Mr.. Spurgcon Sumcrcl spent the past
weekend in Columbia
Mrs. w. II. Stands and Miss Kate
Stands were in Cross Hill, for the
weekend.
Mrs. W. G. Neville is visiting her
daughter, Mrs. John Spratt in Laurcns
Miss Mamie Burgess is visiting her
sister here this week.
Miss lImmic Robertson is visiting
Mr. II. G.. Robertson at Clemson.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. w. Copeland are
visiting Mrs. Craig in Statcsville, N. C.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1914-04-01
THE CMCKET on TIE HEARTH.
High School Pupils Score u Hit at
the Opera House Friday Evening.

The "operay trupc' selected from
members Of the graduating class of
the city graded school, scored tri-
umph at the opera house Friday cv-
cning when they presented a very de-
llGhtFul little play entitled The
Cricket on the Hearth The play was
given under the direction OF Miss
Fannie Creighton, one of the high
school teachers, and afforded an or
portunity to display much talent both
in the way of acting and directing. a
very apprcciativc audience was in at
tendance and evidenced its enjoyment
of the evening by repeated applause.
TO mention the stars in the play, Of
course, would be suicidal, so the dra-
matte critic OF The Advertiser will not
venture into that field All Of the
young folks acquitted themselves well
ard doubtless will receive personal
recognition Of their splendid work.
Those taking part in the play were
q
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1914-04-01

The classes in chemistry of Fur"
man university are expected in the
city this morning to go over the plant
OF the Laurcns Glass Works for tho
edge as to tho chemical reactions en-,
tering into the manufacture Of glass.
They will visit other places for re-
search work along other lines.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1914-04-01
TO ENTERTAIN CONGREGATION.


Christian EndeayOr Society Of the
Presbyterian Church will be Hosts
Thursday Evening.
The Christian Endeavor society Of
the Presbyterian church will enter
tain the members of the congregation
in tho church parlors in the basement
Thursday evening at $3.50 O'Clock. The
entertainment will be in the nature Of
social gathering where light refresh
ments will be served. The object is
to bring all Of the members Of the con-
gregation into closer relationship with
each other so as to create q more COM
pact and enthusiastic organization,
thereby stimulating a greater interest
in church affairs. 1t Is not to be un-
derstood, however, that this is to be a
caucus Of long faces, for everybody is
expected to come prepared to have Il
good time./ The ladies of the church
have made preparations to furnish a
delightful luncheon to be served by
the younger members Of the congre-
CATION. 1t Is understood that pocket
books are to be left at home. All mem
bers Of the congregation, whether
members Of the church or not, are in
vitcd to be present.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1914-04-01
FAMILY MILEAGE BOOK.
G. s. w. G.. Railway Now ISSUING
Thousand Mile Family Mileage.

The Charleston and Western Caro-
lima Railway has inaugurated new
mileage system whereby the whole
family can use one mileage book The
new book will be good on both the G.
& w. c. and the Atlantic Coast Line,
and will be good for passage only be-
good for use by tho head Of the fam
lily and by dependant members spcci-
fed at the time the book is bought.
This is a new departure for this road
and the news Of this new feature will
be received by the patrons with pleas
ure.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1914-04-01
MONTHLY TEACHERS MEETING.
10 BE Held mt the Graded School Au.
ditOrium Saturday Morning,

uANA Auhh ohtuluuS uOFHluSs
The regular monthly meeting Of the
county teachers association will be
held in the graded school auditorium
Saturday morning, beginning at 10: 80
o'clock. The following program will
be carried out:
/. "The Practical Side of Plays and
Games in the Class Room and on the
Play Ground" discussion by Mr. l.. d.
Eiledge and Miss Blanche Pinson.
2. The Importance of Teaching
the Geography and History OF South
Carolina, Giving Special Stress to the
Piedmont Section" discussion by Miss
Lucille Turner and Mr.. j. w. Huff.
In addition to the study program,
other matters OF interest to the asso-
citation will be brought up for discus
sion and settlement.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1914-04-01
Confederate Crosses Undeliyered.

Mrs. w. r. Cichey, Jr., has in her
possession two Confederate Crosses OF
Honor, which were awarded couple
of years ago but SO far have not been
called for. They were awarded to
Veterans A. J. Elmore and W. Nj. Don
aldson. Zach Of these veterans or his
eldest child is requested to call upon
Mrs. Richey and the Crosses OF Honor
will be given to them.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1914-04-01
Mr.. and Mrs. Richardson Bercaycd.

MRS.. W. j. Reavcs, Of Wilmington,
son, Of this city, died suddenly on
the train on her way home from
Jacksonville, Fla, Saturday night. IT
is supposed that her death was due to
apopleXy. Her body was carried on
to Wilmington for burial.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1914-04-01

John Perrybinglc Hugh Aiken
Mr. Tackleton Herbert Sullivan
Caleb Plummcr Elizabeth Mosclcv
Old Gentleman Leland Bolt
Dot Nellie Thompson
Bertha Virginia SimDson
Mrs. Fielding Margaret Dunlap
May Fielding Mary Wilkes
DOTS rather Laurcns PhilpOt
lilly Slow-Boy Matte Kate Owings
Porter Pan, Lake
lots Mother Mary Lila Poole
Assisted by Misses Lucy Vance
Darlington, Mary Burton, Minnie Irwin.
Lila Todd, Louise Simmons, Hattie
Gray, Robbie IIudgcns, lncz Hudgens
and MIR. Carlisle Dial
Miss Hattie Gray rendered musi
cal program during the intcrmissions.
Mr.. Carlisle Dial was the business
manager OF the company and all bill
collectors will look to him for pay
ment nf outstanding accounts. A neat
sum was realized from the sale Of
tickets. The money will be used 10
purchase decorations for the school
building.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1914-04-01
Parents Invited TO School.

The patrons Of the city schools are
invited to visit the school house Mon
day morning at 10 o'clock to view
Of hand-work made by the children
They have been attractively arranged
and will be we'll worth seeing.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1914-04-01
Rounded uD Gamblers.

assisted by his son, Oscar Madden, and
others, rounded up and caught a bunch
Of eight negro gamblers on the place
Of Marshall Williams, near Goldville,
in this county, early Sunday morning.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1914-04-01
Contest Monday Night.

The preliminary contest to select
the speaker to represent the graded
school in the high school oritorical
contest will be held in the school
building Monday night, beginning at
$3.50 O'Clock. No admission will be
charged and the public is invited to
attend.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1914-04-01
DEMOCRATIC CLUBS
SOON TO GATHER
Presidents Reminded of Approaching
Time for Meeting and Requested to
Take Action.

According to q notice from County
Chairman Cannon, found on page 3
OF this issue, the county democratic
clubs re to meet on the last Saturday
in this month, which will he the 2Sth.
At those meetings the clubs will re-
organize and officers and delegates
will be elected to the county conven-
ton which will be held the fourth day
OF May. Any other busincs tha, may
be brought up will also be attended TO-.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1914-04-01
Civil Service Examination.

A civil service examination for the
position OF clerk carrier will be held
In the post Office on April II. For
further information address d. M.
Norwood, Laurens, s. G.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1914-04-01
At ShilOl, Scl,Onl.

There will be play brother Josiah"
given at Shiloh schoolhouse Friday
night April 10th. Admission will be
10 and ID cents. The public is cor
daily invited
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1914-04-01
INTERESTING ITEMS
FROM THE COUNTY
News Letters From Many
Sections.
CORRESPONDENTS
GIVE LOCAL NEWS
Happenings of Interest to Many Pco.
pic NIL over the County and to Those
Who Have Left the Family Hearth.
stone ana gone to Other States.

Hearts and Diamonds" given Friday
evening at the school auditorium by
the young people OF Cross Hill was a
success in every particular \ large
audience greeted the players and
nearly forty dollars was the sum re-
coivcd from the sale Of tickets. The
Following represented the various
characters, each one OF which was
we'll rendered: Misses Luce Miles,
Wren Hafner, Irene Mcdaniel, Wilma
Ramcy, Cora Griffin, and Messrs
Broadus, Charles and Simmons Pin
and Claud Hipp. Music for the occa-
sion was furnished by Miss Compton
and her class.
Much sympathy goes out to Mr.. jeff
Workman in his anliction. For sever
nj months he has suffered from a sore
foot and the physicians decided last
week that the limb must be amputatcd
DR.. Pryor, OF Chester, came over Fri
day and performed the operation Fri
day afternoon. 1t was the right foot
affected and the leg was cut few
inches below the knee. Mr.. Workman
stood the operation we'll and is still
doing very we'll.
Miss Cora Culbertson, who has been
teaching for some time at Bush River,
was married last Wednesday to Mr.
Sam Cleland Of that place. The mar
riage took place at the home Of the
brides sister, Mrs. Kanie Wells, near
formed by Rev. J. A. Martin Of this
place. The happy couple will make
their home at Bush River where they
will have the congratulations of many
friends here.
Quite a number from Clinton, Wa
terloo, Mountville and otlfer sur
rounding communities were here Fri
day night for the play
Mr.. Guy Martin of Furman, spent
the weekend with his parents, Rev.
and Mrs. J. A. Martin.
Misses Nina Martin of Clemson and
Blanche Martin Of Greenwood, were
here Saturday and Sunday visiting
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u;.. 49,, uu1o. 30 r,,oo.o o,,oao
sont .no u,oo,, ond n,,t,, ,oroofo,Ls
Messrs. John, Henry and Hassell
Miller of Whitmire came over Sunday,
accomoanied NV several friends and
spent the day with their parents Mr..
and Mrs. w. M. Miller.
Miss Theo Miles of Lander college.
spent Saturday and Sunday here with
her sister, Miss Lucic Miles.
Messrs. J. A. Martin, J. C. Hill, NJ.
l.. Nelson and w. p. Culbertson, at
tended the Union meeting at Mt.
Pleasant.
MT. Pleasant March "o.-Wo siad-
ly welcome the beautiful spring days.
The farmers In this section nave MADE
good use or the pretty DAYS. some
have planted corn.
The health or the community is good
except re" cases or mumphs. Mr'
Gary cunningham IS having pam
ful time with them.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1914-04-01
w. Fowler Sunday.

w. Fowler Sunday.
Master Carl Smith and Sue and Fay
Williams, were the recent guests at
Mrs. w. w. Fowler's home.
Mr.. NJ. G. Strawhorn dincd with MIR.
b. M. Cunningham Sunday.
The Union meeting met with Mt
Pleasant church Saturday and Sunday
The attendance on Saturday was small
Oh account of busy times. However
1t was very interesting and greatly
enjoyed by those present. The quer-
rics were Of unusual interest and were
thoroughly discussed by the brethren
A large crowd attended services Sun
day and heard the fine sermon on
Missions by A. T.. Fuller OF Mountville.
There was several visitors at the
union from Laurcns, Mountvillc, Cross
Hill and Waterloo, and other places
that we gladly welcome.
We have preaching at Mt Pleasant
on the first and third Sunday after
noon at 3 O'Clock.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1914-04-01

Watts Mill, March 30.-Quitc a num-
Der OF people from here attended the
union meeting at Warrior Creek on
Sunday.
Miss Octavia McQuown, of Clinton,
visited at tie home of her father, Mr..
E. Y. McQuown, on Saturday and Sun
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. E. Burns visited
relatives in Clinton on Saturday.
Mr.. William Hmmmctt Of Grccnville,
visited at the home of J. Nj. Moore
on Saturday
Mr.. j. f. Bishop and daughter, Lo-
rec, visited relatives at Enoree on Sat
urday.
The little child Of Mr. w. G.. Marlor
happened to a very painful accident
on Sunday night by turning over a
dish Of hot grease ard burning it's arm
very badly.