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The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1914-06-03
SAD DEATHS AT CROSS HILL.
Town Shocked by Death Of Yiung Lady
and EStimablc Woman.


Cross Hill, June 1.-The saddest
event OF the year and one which is sell
dom witnessed occurred here Wcdnes-
day of last week when two funerals
took place at Liberty Springs. Both
these services were held Wednesday
afternoon, one at o'clock and the 9TH
er two hours later at S o'clock, in
the presence of a large number Of sor-
rowing and grief-strickcn relatives
and friends. Both deaths occurred the
same day, Tuesday afternoon. Miss
Ruth Simmons, who had been at a hos
risal IN Columbia nearly six weeks for
surgical treatment died early Tuesday
afternoon at that place. Taken off in
the bloom of life when just entering
young womanhood, Miss Ruth's death
was not only unexpected but great
shock to her people and friends here
Her condition was thought to be much
improved Wednesday morning and
strong hope was entertained for her
recovery She leaves father and
mother, Mr.. and Mrs. j. w. Simmons,
and two brothers, Frank and Roy
Simmons, all Of this place. She was
Il great favoritc in the home and en-
ioycd the especial love and esteem Of
all who knew her.
About six o'clock Tuesday afternoon
occurred the sudden death Of Mrs.
Cora Moore at her home here. Short
~ after the death Of her husband, Mr..
John Moore OF Ninety Six, Mrs. Moore
came to Cross Hill where she has bccn
living with her sister, Mrs. Lena
Puckctt. She had not been wcll for
several months but on the day OF her
death was feeling as well as usual up
to the time she was so unexpectedly
called from this life. She was nearly
seventy years old and leaves one Sis
ter, Mrs. Puckctt, and brother, MIR.
Frank p. McGowan, with a large num-
bcr Of other relatives, who feel Sc
vcrcly the loss OF Il good Christian
lady.
The funeral services were conduct
cd by Rcvs. J. T.. Miller, J. A. Martin
and w. T. Ratchtord.
MI three OF the churches here have
completed Arrangement and appoint
ed tho times for revival meetings this
summer. Tho meeting will begin at
the Methodist church ncXt Sunday
morning. Rcv. Mr.. Yarboro will as
.,iSt fNn ,.s st,,r .,n1 will bc ovnoctn1 a.,
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1914-06-03
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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-05-02
Hot From the Wire

Charleston. W. Va. - Whether the
strike of ten thousand miners In the
Kanawha district will be sanctioned by
the international officers of the United
Mine Workers of America depends on
the construction of a clause in the
agreement which terminated March 21.
nominated j. Paul Jameson. of Penn
sylvania, now. interpreter and vice and
deputy consul general at Hankow as
consul p,,,t at Antung. China hna. p,u,,o.s
of the Methodist Episcopal Church in
semi-annual meeting in this city, pass
ed a resolution to-day endorsing Pres
ident Wilson's effort to avoid war with
Boulder. Colo. = Peter steinhoff, a
miner who was shot In the head in
near Louisville, died at the. hospital
here. to-day. The coroner will hold an
inquest Monday.
Washington. = Senator Borah to- day
tdn 9red df tbe reS9luon to poStpones
until the question had been "practi-
caiiy" voted on in the election of the
entire House of Representatives and
Denver, Colo. - Three men were
burned to death early to-day in a fire
which destroyed the Watts saloon and
boarding house at the Oak Creek mine
received at the governors office.
Paris. = Joseph Caillaux. who was
reelected to the Chamber of Deputies
In the general election held last week,
has challenged Fernand D'Aillieres, the
Liberal candidate to the chamber
against him in the Manners district. to
fight a duel.
Monteveida, Uruguay. There was
a disorder1y session of the Chamber of
Deputies to-day when the question of a
ro-MeXican manifestation was dis
cussed and particularly when the dec
laration was made to Senior Battle, the
president of Uruguay had requested
the intervention of the United States
at the time of the revolutionary ac-
tivity the early part of this year.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-05-02
STEELTON CHURCHES

Main Street Church of God. James
NJ Waggoner., pastor: Services at
1880 a. m. and at 7.3O p. M. by the
Harrisburg p. r. r. Y. NJ. G. A: sun
day School at . p. M; c. f. at $50 p.
m. Mid-week PRAYER services.
Sr. Marks Lutheran Church. the
Rev: William 3: Smith; pastor, 1920
6.45 p. m. Christian Endeavor Society;
1.30 p. m.,. illustrated lecture by Dr.
J. R. Plank. 7.3o p. m. Wednesday,
prayer meeting.
Trinity. (EpiscopaD the Rev. Har-
wick Arthur Lollis, rector. a. n.,
Holy Communion; 10 a. M. Sunday
School: II q. M. Holy Communion and
sermon; 7.ao p. m, Evening prayer
First Presbyterian There will be no
preaching service either morning or
evening. Sunday School at 9.45; C. E.
$50.
First Methodist. Lords Supper at
1890 a. M; missionary program of
Sunday School at p. M. evening SER
vice at 7.30, sermon, Reasoning With
God"
First Reformed. The Rev. r. f.
at II a. M, and at 7SO p. M; Sunday
secent Centenary ,;HS 4 U. I'll" b. The Rev. A. X.
m. on the subject "When to Keep
Silent" and at $50 p. m, on The
Church Seeking Her Own" Prayer and
praise service at 10 a. m; Sunday
seGqal Gpaee at Il 2 nj Tbe C. Fey E; at s'3S sboop
pastor, will preach at 1910 a. m M, and
at 7.30 p. M; Sunday School at 9.15;
K. l. C. f.. G. Az d. m.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-05-02
Under Secretary of
Portillo to Become
New Foreign Minister
By associated Press

Washington, D. c., May 2.-Licen-
tate Esteva Ruiz has been appointed
Minister of Foreign Affairs In the
Huerta cabinet, to succeed Portillo y
Rojas, retired. The Spanish Ambassa-
dor here was officially informed of the
appointment by cable this morning.
He Is communicating the new appoint
ment to the mediators.
Ruiz, the new Foreign Minister was
under -escretary of Portillo. He has
assisted in the mediation negotiations,
and 1t is authoritatively stated that
the change will not affect the contin-
ued progress of the mediation plans.
Ruiz had been referred to as proba BILE
Huerta commissioner In case the me-
diators proposed commission repre-
senting all parties to the controversy.
The appointment of Ruiz and re-
tirement of Portillo, the latter having
been made known last night, came as
a complete surprise to officials here.
particularly to the mediators and the
Spanish Ambassador, who had receiv-
ed no hint of an impending change.
The mediators had carried on all their
negotiations up to this time with Por-
tillo and his retirement was regarded
as unfavorable. until the cable an
nouncement reached Mr.. Riano that
Ruiz had taken the direction of for
eign affairs
Armfstice i'm Force
The mediators stated, however, that
the retirement of Portillo would In no
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-05-02
Marines to Participo
in Funeral of yyines

Washington, D. c.. lay 2. - Sailors
and marines who were killed at the oc-
cupatlon of Vera Cruz will be honored
with funeral services of a national
character on the arrival of their bodies
ABOARD the United States cruiser Mon
sana at New York, the Navy Depart
ment announced to-day.
secretary Daniels said that arrange
ments for the services had been placed
IN the hands of Captain Albert
Gleaves commandant of the Brooklyn
Navy Yard. and Captain H. o, Dunno
naval supervisor. of New York harbor
They have been instructed to COOPER.
ate with the civil authorities in New
York City should there be any desire
there to arrange for a general demon
stration of respect
. 1t was tentatively suggested that n.
funeral procession from the Battery 70
the Brooklyn Bridge and thence to the
Brooklyn Navy Yard. followed by mill
tary mass at the Marine Barracks there
might be arranged. -
Orders were sent to Admiral Badger
by Secretary Daniels to-day that 3ha
Montana might leave when ready, and
1t was believed that she would GET
away by Monday, which would brinS
her into New York the first of the fol.
lowing week.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-05-02
P. R. R. ULT|MATUM
WAS POSTED TO-DAY
General Manager A. c. Long Makes
Public His Position With
Federated Body

General Manager 8. C. Long, of the
Pennsylyanfa Railroad. late last night
gave out q statement that he had made
Federated Employees, nor had he at any
time considered its requests The state
ment was posted In all shops. round
hSnses and stations to-day and is as
brotherhood of Federated Railroad
employees employs among the Pennsylvania
the efficiency of the service, have re-
suited in those belonging to this or
gann,ization circulating false reports of
sosifes soad ,s at dinerent points on this rail-
roaa The facts are these:
one hundred and forty-eight men on
the Williamsport division, comprising
sn9p men. truckers in freight. houses.
aas. and ira traaekmen failed to report for work
titled they they were discharged from
me me. service and to call for the pay
viii they be taRsn hdsr ,no no ass
vice of the company. Their places
VIII be filled from the ranks Of em-
pioSes who have been on furlough.
who tefused to work did so because
the company. in reducing forces re-
Gentry. followed the rule Of discharg-
ing nrst the least efficient men rather
the inefficient employees because they
had been longer In the service than
others In all demonstrations as well
precedence over all other Qualifications
Tor employment.
1T is not true, as reported. that
fhere there has been any strike. because of
hear grievances of employees.
The officers of the PENNSYLVANIA
Kailroad are always ready to meet em-
ployes who have grievances to pre-
this policy"
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-05-02
Huerta in Peril, Ready
to Retire if Protected
Special to The 7'eleeyath


Mexico City, via Courier to Vera
Cruz. May at is reported here that
Sir Lionel Garden, the British Minister,
has taken up with Huerta the sugges-
ton that he should retire pending the
attempt at mediation. Huerta Is said
to have agreed to this providing Sir
Lionel Garden would guarantee his
safety.
General Banquet the War Minis
ter, objected. and Huerta is now the
object of espionage by the cabinet, as
well as by rebels.
Huerta cannot control the situation.
He has had serious quarrel with
BANQUET, who is Selling all automo-
biles and is preparing to make a last
stand in the Ciudad Ella. If driven to
the last ditch Huerta may move his
capital to Puebla and thence, if it gets
too hot for him, to Oaxaca.
Zapata announces that he will be in
the national palace at Mexico City by
next Tuesday.
Banquet and Velasco are reported
to be dealing with the rebels. VeIasco
is hiding from fear of Huerta agents.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-05-02
LIBRARY BOOKS TO
SETTLE QUESTIONS
Big Legal Battle Takes Place in
Keller Murder Trial at
Chambersburg
Special TO Tie Telegraph

Chambersburg. Pa, May 2.-One OF
the big battles in the trial of Zelda
Keller Gerholdt for murder of her hus-
band. Floyd, took place this morning.
Harry Etter and Daniel Hickman.
neighbors. sat up with Keller the night
before he died. The Commonwealth
tried to bring out what Floyd said
that night about his physical condi-
ton. Defense resisted and authorities
were quoted. Law books from the
State Library in Harrisburg were hur-
riedly sent for and the problem left
until Monday for settlement.
Zelda and her mother. Mrs. Kicker.
smiled and even laughed at every op-
portunity. Zelda's husband. young
Gerholdt, was not in court to-day.
When Hickman went back after Floyd
died and suggested going to the
had attended to that before. Daniel
Hickman testified that the night they
sat up Zelda went outside with Isaac
Hickman, brother of the witness, and
remained outside twenty minutes, un-
til Floyd called loudly for her three
times. Then she came in.
Curtis Davies, corporal of State Po-
lice. the star witness for the State, may
not be called before Monday.
Frank Johnson. neighbor. told
how Keller complained that the strong
medicine made his throat raw. Kel
Ter, Johnson testified. did not want to
take the medicine. but his wife insist
ed. saying he would not get we'll
anyhow"
Johnson swore that on the night of
Kellers death the wife's mother said
to her: Now you can marry again"
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-05-02
Closing Up Bars
at P. R. R. Stations
Special to The Telcerahh

Philadelphia, May 2.-The Pennsyl-
'ania Railroad yesterday took a step
which is said to mark "the beginning
OF the end" of every connection of
tne liquor traffic with the big railroad
system.
Sale of liquor was discontinued at
the Union Station in Pittsburgh and
issuance of orders abolishing the
famous hole in the walr at Broad
Street Station and the bars IN the RaI-
timore and New York Stations Is said
to be contemplated.
Decision Of the railroad company
concerning the sale of liquor in its
station restaurants, though coming
somewhat as a surprise, is In the line
with the company's demands for strict
prohibition among it's employees and
the amboiition of rum from its dining
cars about year ago.
The action of Pittsburgh was taken
without pretence or any preliminary
announcement The superintendent
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-05-02
P. S. Co. DIVIDEND IS
EXPLAINED IN REPORT
Only $629,644 Earned Above All
Expenses, Equivalent Of 3 Per-
cent; Work Proposed

Ample explanation why the dividend
on the preferred stock of the Pennsyl-
vania Steel Company was passed alto
gether is contained in the annual re-
port for 1913, issued yesterday. After
the usual deductions for expenses,
charges. depreciation and sinking
funds, there remained a balance out
of the years earnings of only $629,644,
the equivalent of just a little. more
than per cent. on the company's
$40. 5000 900 preferred stock, of which
the Pennsylvania Railroad Company
owns half, and which paid it's full
per cent. for q decade.
The year 1913 was the most un-
favorable in the company's history. In
1912, which was considered a poor
year. 81 per cent was earned on the
preferred stock, and in 1911, up to
that time the poorest year. trifie
more than 4 per cent. was shown.
In 1918 the companys net income
tions, was $2.764.141, as compared
with $3,113.S1S in 1912. and $2,729,-
400 in 1911.
The company received an extra
profit during the year, credited on the
surplus account as $959,T09. This, 1t
is explained, is the excess received
from the sale to the Pennsylvania
Railroad of the stocks of the Cornwall
and Lebanon, and Baltimore and
Sparrow's Point Railroads. above the
amounts at which they were carried
on the Pennsylvania Steel's books
One dividend was paid during 1918
of 2 IL per cent, amounting to $514.-
O20. The profit and loss balance on
December 81 was increased to $685.
507, as compared with $4,733.903 at
the end of the previous year. largely
due to the extra credit from the sale
of the railroad stocks.
Referring to the company's extern
sive improvement plans President Ed
gar G. FELTON, states that arrangements
have been made for the sale at par of
IS, 500. 900 out of the $40, 900, 900 per
cent. collateral trust bonds authorized.
The steelmaking plant at Steelton will
be entirely remodeled. A new coke
plant will be provided at Sparrow's S
Point and many other additions will be
made. A substantial reduction in costs
of operation is anticipated from these
improvements.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-05-02
THE READING

way affect the negotiations. 1t was
pointed out that the acceptance of the
I1uerta government, both of good Of
i1ces and of the armistice, was in com
plete force, so that the retirement of
Portlllo was construed by the media
tors as being merely the change of one
man and not of great significance on
the main issues of mediation.
outside the mediation conference
the bearing of the Ruiz appointment
caused widespread speculation. The
TACT that he had been mentioned as
probable Huerta com missioner in case
the medlators proposed a commission
TO settle the entire trouble, led to the
belief that Ruiz would pursue the
same friendly policy that PortilIo had
SHOWN IN the negotiations up to this
time. But in some quarters it was
1elt that Huerta himself was directing
allalrs with strong hand, and that
RulZ was more amenable to Huerta's G
direction than Portillo had been,
Ruiz Is Next
1t was pointed out that, according
10 the Mexican Constitution. the Min
lster OF Foreign Affairs succeeds to
the presidency in case of the Presi
dents retirement when there is no
Vlce-President, as is the case now in
Mexico. Hence Portillo was next In
ilne for the presidency and Ruiz is now
in that position.
Senor Ruiz has been in the Mexican
government service in various capaci-
ties for many years, but has never af-
Inflated himself with any particular
faction. His position has been anaIa-
gous to that of an assistant secretary
in our State Department.
state Department officials said to-
Gay that with assurance from General
Carranza that he would protect the
Tampico oil interests, and negotiations
on between the British Ambassa dor
mere and General Huerta to obtain a
like promise from the Federal forces,
they felt that everything possible was
peing done to safeguard the valuable
property there. General carranza N
his refusal to agree to a neutral zone
informed the State Deparnlen; thai
he already controlled the oil fieIds and
would safeguard the foreign interests
there. GOV"
Almost 2,2O0 American refugees
VINO fed from mining districts IN So
nora have returned to their former
homes there.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-05-02
Department Impatient
at Cmranza's Delay
By Associated Press

Washington, D. c.. May 2.-State
Department officials to-day waited
with some show of impatience a reply
from demands made upon General
Carranza, the Constitutionalist leader
in Mexico for the release or trial of
James Bington, of Boise, Idaho, who
has been lying In rebel jail at Cum
pas, Sonora, for nine months on
charges of selling ore from property
of doubtful title. Repeated represen-
tations have been made in his behalf
to the Constitutionalist leader but
without result. Bington, it is report
ed. has been subjected to great hard
ships during his long imprisonment.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-05-02
HUERTA ORDERS ALL
j. s. CARGOES SEIZED
tOontinued From First Page1
lease. there being no charge against
them.
CContinued From First Page
Englishman, Held For
Ransom, Is Again Free
By Associated Press

Washington, D. c., May "A. B..
Emery. manager of an English-own-
ed mine who was reported to have
been held for ransom by federals in
Iacatecas, is safe and well in Mexico
City. according to dispatch to the
State Department to-day by Consul
Canada at Vera Cruz. The consul re-
ported that ''the matter of ransom
has been settled"
Whether Emery paid to obtain his
release, or the demand for ransom
was waived, the consuls dispatch did
not indicate. Canada said he had re-
ceived his information from Emery's
employees, just arrived in Vera Cruz,
who said that Emery intended to stay
in the capital for the present
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-05-02
HIGHsPnRE CHURCHES

ST. Peters Lutheran Church, the
Rev. Frank Edward Meyer, pastor.
Morning services at II o'clock, subject
of sermon, The Reward of Con-
stancy.' Sunday school at 9.45; junior
c. E. at p. M; senior C. Z. at 6.45
p. m.
United Brethren Chruch, the Rev.
Fl. F. Rhoad, pastor. Morning service
at 1918: subject of sermon, "Sesen
Golden Candlesticks;" evening services
at 7.15; subject of sermon. "Our Cap
tain and Deliverer;" Sunday school at
100 o'clock. Y. P. S. c.. f.. 6.15
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-05-02
DIVISION Of WOMEN
IN CHICAGO PARADE
CONTINUED From First Passl
roses to be worn by their sympattizers
during the progress of the parade
100 Motor Cars in
Kansas City Parade
By associated Press

Kansas City, Mo-, May 2.-Kansas
City's demonstration for women suff-
rage takes place to-day. It's climax is
expected to be reached when a parade
of 100 motor cars carrying adher
ents of the cause will traverse the
downtown district and the residence
section.
The parade was planned to start at
3 o'clock preceded by a motorcycle
escort of police and led by the old
Kansas Guard" made up of women
who We're foremost in obtaining suff-
rage for Kansas.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-05-02
CAUGHT BETWEEN CARS.
BRAKEMAN is BADLY CRUSHED

Herman Wengle. 26, of 1908 North
Sixth street, was seriously injured this
morning near the SIX tower of the
Pennsylvania Railroad. when he was
badly crushed between two freight
cars. Wengle was standing on a draft
OF freight cars when he accidentally fell
between them. He was taken to fbe
Harrisburg Hospital, suffering with
both feet crushed and internal injuries
about his body.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-05-02
POLICE SEARCH RECKLESS
SHOOTER

Police authorities were searching
to-day for the unidentified youth who
shot 14-year -old Stewart
Bashore yesterday afternoon at Front
and Harris street. The boy was care
lessly handling the revolver. Bashore
had a wound in his hand ddressed at
the Harrisburg Hospital.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-05-02
"Mourners" Continue
to Parade Streets
Bv dssoefgted pyese

New York, May g - Although John
D. Rockefeller Jr., was miles away at
his fathers estate at Pocantco Hills,
"mourners" continued their marching
to-day In front of the Standard oil
Building in lower Broadway as pro-
test against the strike in the Colorado
coal fields. In which the Rockefelers
are interested
Cptain Sinclair was conspicuous
among the marchers. He was released
from prison only last evening after
having paid fine imposed for dis
orderly conduct.
Marie CAM, an orator of the Indus.
trial Workers of the World, was ar
rested to-day. Her arrest was based
upon affidavits setting forth her re-
peated threats against Mr.. Rockefeller.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-05-02
CAPITOL sILL NOTES

Louis F. Ballet, Bowmanstown, was
appointed a justics of the peace to-
day.
Commissioner Jackson will attend
safety conference in Pittsburgh next
week.
Adjutant General Stewart, who has
been ill, is improving
Governor Tener has returned from
Philadelphia.
The Wilkes-Barre Anthracite Coal
Company has filed notice q decrease of
stock from $1,00O,000 to 500, 900.
The contracts for Hanfurg Sapa-
torium sewage plant will he awarded
Monday.
The Public Service Commission will
name two inspectors soon
Food Commissioner Foust plans ad-
ditional arrests in the bleathed flour
cases this coming week
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-05-02
FUNERAL OF MRS. HOOVER

Funeral services over the body of
Mrs. Susan Hoover. aged Is years, who
died Thursday, will be held from the
home of her daughter. Mrs Lydia Har-
ris. Hoffer street, Monday, at 2
o'clock The Rev. J. NJ. waggoner,
pastor of the Main Street Church of
God, will officiate and burial will be
made In the Oberlin Cemetery
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-05-02
INSTEAD OF PARADE
Special to The TeIepyabb

New York, May with hundreds
of workers in automobiles and on foot
throughout the five boroughs of the
greater city, the suffragists of New
York observed suffrage day In open air
meetings in place of the annual pa-
rade. From a general meeting in
Washington Square speakers scattered
to different sections of the city, where
they held neighborhood meetings.