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The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1914-04-03
PORK WANTED.

Intending to reopen my pork pack
ing establishment on Liberty street
Westminster, on Tuesday, October n
1913, | will want from 10000 to $4,000
pounds OF dressed pork every week
highest cash market price paid.
will have on sale all the time, Pork
Sausage, Lard, Etc, wholesale and
retail.
II. S--The cider mill will run Tues
day or each week.
WIN. r.. MYERS AZ SON.
Westminster, Nd
Phone 1877.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1914-04-03
1.-THE LOCUSTS."
"A Fine Farm situated inn Freedom
District For Sale.

i will sell privately the fine farm
known as '"The Locusts" owned by Mrs.
a. r. Gordon-C Cumming and containing
about 208 ACRES. The Mansion House
was burned this spring, the other i'm
provements consist of tenant house, the
servant house, shop, two bank barns;
wagon shed, barrack and all other 9
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1914-04-03
shipping Fruit I'm 80 Days

1st-"John Bear Tomato produces large,
beautiful solid Shipping Tomatoes I'm ~
Paper Bands with roots undisturbed.
A2nd-'John Bear" Tomato produces the
most perfect High Crown Tomatoes ever
SrdE"John Bear" Tomato produces an
enormous crop Of Tomatoes, 90 to 100 fruit
~ 4t TIL p "John Bear" Tomato ripens
evenly, right up to the stem; ~
5th-No, cripples. no sealds, no blight,
ra %hen dea add pe
Gth-"John Bear Tomato has wonder
~ 7tgfohns B Beag Tomato Ton fSof has mild
Sth-"John Bear" Tomato is almost seed
fruit in irst cluster, solid and peaty.
enough foliage-will stand plenty OF manur-
ing without going to vine. Set plants "a
ny 1o Z :i Bear" Tomato is the most
perfect Shipping Tomato eyer gFo Ely
i1th-Each beautiful John Bear" To
mato, weighs about ga ounces.
Who personally picked ana selected every
Tomato from which he saved the seed. Sc
Letting only tie hem most PeGpte perfect fruit
15th-HJohn Bear Tomato is the Off
spring OF two marvellous Tomatoes-one
Selecting and improving one parent and
another expert devoted five years In select
ing and improving the other parent. The
"John Bear" Tomato Is. therefore, the re
suit of Fifteen Generations Of Improvement
and selection for Earliness, Quality, Shape.
Fruit Color and Shipping Quality.
14th-As ., Packing Tomato, John Bear
Is miracle, they all pack fancy, no
seconds, and all pack whole. Peelers can
prepare three bushels "John Bear" To
matoes to one bushel Of any other tomato.
"A large Baltimore Tomato Packer had all
the John Bear" Tomatoes he could secure
packed separately, running them through a
special process for his fanciest trade and
his own private use.
REQUIREMENTS AT ONCE.
You cannot afford to let another year 20
BY without trying this wonderful New
Early Tomato. Owing to the heavy de-
mand and the short supply. we advise you
to secure your requirements at once. III
your local merchants cannot supply you
drop us q postal and we will tell you from
whom you can secure your supply.
Prices: Pkt. $1.O0 1Aoz. $3.50 or. $500
Y ID. $500, Lib. 5000. Postpaid.
LARGE 1914 CATALOGUE FREE.
Our Beautifully Illustrated 1914 Cata-
logue showing the "John Bear" Tomato in
exact size and color mailed free to your
address II you send US postal and men,
ton this paper.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1914-08-19

favors, and vote great big honest
vote. for the good of all humanity.
sometimes We hear a fellow say. 81
was going to vote for Mr. SO and So"
but the papers have said so much
against 'Colcy' they are going to make
me vote for him." When we do
something that We know is wrong,
and are ashamed of it. we want to
lay 1t on some one else. You can't
SHIFT the responsibility, SO go ahead
and vote to suit yourstlf. ! am a
disgusted Blcaseitc
A. NJ. Leatherwood
August IL, 1914.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1914-08-19
An Noncst Confession.
editor the Gailney Ledger:

Brother Blcasci,cs, | feel like mak-
ing a confession, and appealing to
your good reason concerning our DO
illlcal condition, and the rcspOnsi-
bility which now rests upon us.
-Four years ago our hero came
out and asked the people to honor him
with The highest Office OF the State.
which carries with ii a great rcspon-
sibllity, as we'll as power, and author-
ty, ana we pushed al aside, and car
ried our friend to victory. Soon
malisc and hatred began to play
an important part, but we thought
our leader would be too great and
noble to participate in such low and
vulgar things, but he wasn't for his
very soul seemed to feed upon it. 1t
has been encouraged on both sides,
hut | did think that the governor
should live above such stuff in re-
spcct to the position he held, If not
for his own manhood.
TWO years ago cooley" came back,
demanded that we should elect him
again. which we did, not bccnusc we
thought his record, or his integrity
was such as to deserve our sup
port. but because we realized that
first two years OF his administration
by the newspapers and a lot OF other
people. But we are glad to say that
such has not been the case for the
last two years. SO far as | know the
to the governor, but have upheld and
commended him for his acts whore
ever conscience would permit Let's
10 Of
scientiously and see If they have been
such as to command the love and ad-
miratiOn OF good men, whether they
be Bleascites or anti. Does his con
duct prove to you that he was worthy
OF the great loyalty with which we
supported him two years ago?
He boastcd that he was for us
poor folks, but he hasn't done any
spite some other fellow 1t docsn',
seem to me that he is for anybody cx-
ceDt Cooley" lie says things to us to
insult our best friends. and get into
trouble with our employers, all for
the selfish purpose of gcttiny our
vote, and doesn't care what be-
comes OF us till the next election
comes around.
We have heaped honors upon him,
and he has thrust disgrace upon us.
Now ! want to confess that I helped
to shackle the State with Bleaseism,
and am now ready to help to set her
free. This thing Is charged up to us
laboring people but lets demonstrate
10 the people that we don't want a
man to hold high Office, that will
do something questionable for his
friends" We are as good as any
body and we are the only people that
can lift this curse from the State.
Now, let's be men and show to the
world that we do not stand for any
thing crooked, whether 1t rs for or
against us. Let us quit Casting our
little selfish ballots, which are cast
for the purpose OF bringing personal
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1914-08-19
COL. z. A. THOMSON
PASSES TO BEYOND
Distinguished Career as u Lawyer,
ana Patriot. Associated with Dis
tinguiShed Laurens Men.

Walls 4, Aug. 7.-Col. Robert An
dcrson Thompson, the last surviving
signer OF the South Carolina ordi-
nance Of secession died at his home
here this morning, at II O'clock. Col,
thompson was 81 years Of age. Death
was due TO the iniirmitios Of age He
had been i'll for some time and during
the last few weeks grew steadily
weaker.
Funeral services will be held Sun
day morning at Il o'clock The scrv-
ices will be conducted BY his pastor,
the Rev. George NJ. Wilcox. Col.
Thompson's wife died several years
ago He is survived by the following
children: Mrs. w. II. Rowland, Tay-
lorsvillc. n. c., Miss Sadie Thomp-
son, Walhalla; G.. j. Thompson, Char
Iotte \. c.: H. II. Thompson, Wood
run; X. S. Thompson, Anderson. The
Following grandchildren were reared
1t Col. Thompson's home: II. II. Keys,
savannah. Ga; Mrs. Marvin Phnlcy,
est Union; II. B. Keys, IIonolulu;
Joel p. Keys, Walhalla
Col. Thompson was one Of the five
delegates from Pickcns district to the
convention which in 1860 passed and
signed the ordinance OF secession. scv-
crinS South Carolina's connection
with the Union. He is the last of
this distinguished body OF 100 men
to pass.
COL Thompson had a distinguished
career as q lawyer, having been asso-
ciatcd in partnership with several dis
tinguishcd South Carolina barristcrs,
notably Gen. Samuel McGowan. James
L. Orr and Joseph H. Earle.
lie was also active in newspaper
work, founding the well known Keo-
wee Courier, first at Pickcns and la
ter at Walhalla
fie had taken high rank in Masonic
branches and had been actively idcn-
tilted with the Presbyterian church
for many years.
In 1860 he was a mcmbcr OF the
secession convention, and in 1861 en-
tered the Confederate service as can
tain o. Company b., Second South
Carolina regiment In the fall of 1862
he was promoted to lieutenant colonel
having commanded his company with
singular courage in the battle Of
Seven Pines. Late in 1863 he resign
ed his commission on account Of i'll
health. and he was never able TO re-
enter the army.
In 1872 he was admitted to the bar
ASSOCIATIVE" himself with Judge sam
ucl McGoWan. He divided his time
between law and journalism and was
unusually successful in each profcs-
sion. c
In 1876 through the press ant on
the stump he cXCrtcl his influences for
Democracy and in many campaigns
"aS thi,rl.!a" Of the county Jemc-
cratic executive committee.
Ia l90o ,,o was elected to the hose
Ct representative from PickCn5 cOu :
~ aud did SlIcndid work in that BODY.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1914-08-19
Magistrates to Sneak.

On account Of the fact that the
candidates for magistrate for Iau-
rcns township were prevented from
speaking at the Laurens mill Mon
day night, another meeting has becn
provided for them whom they will
be able to lay their claims before
these voters. The meeting has been
arranged for tomorrow evening at
7:30 The meeting will be held as
usual in front Of the company store
and all OF the magistrial candidates
are invited TO be present.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1914-08-19
W. VI. l.. MEETING.

y N = = = = .
The w. NJ U. Auxiliary to Laurcns
Baptist association will meet with
Warrior Creek w. NJ. S., September
lst and 2nd. Homes ASSIGNED dele
gates:
Mrs. Ethel Hughes, Bcnthany.
Mrs. Ola 1}ramlctt, Bcllah.
Mrs. w. S. Burns, Princeton Friend.
ship.
Mrs. Sunnie Riddle, Durham.
Mrs. Clara Rhodes, Harmony.
Mrs. Mary Entrckin, Highland Homo
Mrs. brady Garrett, Union.
Mrs. \. r. Evans, Rabun, Lanford,
Moutnyillc, Gray Court.
Mrs. Maud Riddle, Calvary.
Mrs. Clifton Brownlcc, Second I.au-
rcns.
Miss Matte Fowler, Bathabara.
Mrs. John Todd, Mt Olive.
Miss Lillian Brownlcc, Lucas Ave.
Mrs. J. II. Ball. Holly Grove and War
rior Creek.
Mrs. Warren stevens, Mt. Pleasant,
Mrs. NJ A. Brown, Woodrow vii.
son.
Mrs. ". w, Ytargin, Cross Hill, Cln-
ton. Prospect, Waterloo.
Mrs. Cora Robertson, Mt Gallagher.
and Poplar Springs.
Mrs. o. f. Fowler, First Taurcns,
Chestnut Ridge.
Mrs. w. W. Yeargin, visiting officers
If any societies have been omitted
please send delegates, and hons will
be provided. Those expecting to come
on train will pleacs come to Barks-
dale. Notify Mrs. w. w. Ycargin,
Gray CcHrt r. f. d. 3, on what train
you will come.
Mrs. w. S. Burns,
Chairman of Committee.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1914-08-19
Armstrong \ I{nmninn

The Armstrong reunion will be held
at the ID. J. Armstrong residence ON
18th OF August Friends and relatives
are cordially invited to be present.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-06-08
SHIPMENT OF ARMS
is MENACE TO PEACE

ANNAPOLIS, June 5.-An impor-
tant message from the mediators
Rched the president aboard the
Mayflower while he was on his way
here to attend graduation exercises at
the Naval academy.
1t is believed the message was a
protest regarding the ships speeding
to Tampico with ammunition for the
constitutionalists. Secretary Tumulty
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-06-08
PURELY PERSONAL
From Fridays Daily

= q = q n q = u u q n q q r =
doc" Wallace is up from the Nav
ajo reservation rusticating.
N. M. Brooks, of Silverton, went
out to Fort Lewis this morning on
business mission.
Mr.. and Mrs. N. o. Rodman, Of
Bayfield,, tarried over in town last
night.
Two Sisters of Mercy left for Dem
yer this morning with the remains Of
the late Father Waters.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clark Bonds were up
from Arboles last night to attend
commencement exercises. the formers
sister being among the graduates.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-06-08
REGARDLESS OF WHAT THEY
SAY!

will forfeit 500 if any other
Dentist in the S. W. can prove he
has qualifications equal to mine and
do as good work. (Put up or shut
up.) All work absolutely guaranteed
and without pain. 10 per cent off for
cash now. DR.. Dowdey, the Univer-
sity Graduate. Plata 18. 5-21-tf
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-06-08

Miss Edna Turner, Latin teacher IN
the high school, leaves for Mancos to-
morrow, where she vii. visit friends
until the service is restored ON the
Southern, when she goes to Cedar
Edge for an extended stay with her
sister, Mrs. Horace Childs, nee Lola
Turner.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-06-08
PURELY PERSONAL
From Thursdays Daily
II IL n u u n u n u n n n a a a ,

Ex-C County Commissioner Tovera of
Oxford, is busines viitor in the city.
J. w. Harper, of Flora Vista, left
for points east this morning on a
business trip.
Will Ciole was off for the May
Day section this morning, where he
is employed in the mines.
John Jelenik returned this morning
to his Florida mesa ranch via the
ID. & r. G.
J. A. Strohle went out to Tiffany
this morning, where he is doing some
contract work.
Thomas Cash, ex-county commits
sioner, was down from upper Florida
today on hurried business trip.
John Wingate failed to depart for
California this morning as he had
planned. He hopes to leave tomorrow.
Dog license tags are finding ready
purchasers now that the time for en-
forcing the penalty has arrived.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Raymond were
down from Pinehurst today. This is
Mrs. Raymond's first visit since her
return from the east.
/. ]. Bradford has rendered his res
ignation as secretary Of the board of
trade. As yet his successor has not
been named.
Keith Rucker and George Fritz of
Durango and w. H. Lockwood of May
Day, were initiated into the .myster-
les of the Elks lodge last night.
ivy lIedsuTeT ndNIlo, WHO uuucT-
went an operation at Ochsner hos
pital this morning, stood the ordeal
well.
Lester Johnson, son of Mr.. and Mrs
Dave Johnson, is home from Boulder
where he has just completed his fresh
man year at the State university.
Miss Bertha Biggs, one Of Duran.
go's efficient teachers leaves for Den
yer tomorrow morning to spend par,
of her vacation.
Mrs. Dan Cameron and little daugh-
ter arrived from Canon City last
night on their way to the La Platas
to spend the summer.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Reid left this
morning for their home in the Ii
Platas after three weeks visit with
friends in Durango and vicinity.
Mrs. Rowe Pingrey and the foul
little Pingreys left for Electra thi,
morning to spend the summer in tn,
Pingrey bungalow.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-06-08
HORSE BREEDERS.

The beautiful stallion Electron i'm
ported from Oldenburg, Germany will
make the stand for the season at the
San Juan stables in Durango. Phone
Red IA. Come and see this beauti-
full horse.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-06-08

The funeral of the late John Con-
han, the Rico miner who died in the
Correll cabin, 13 miles up Junction
creek, Saturday morning, was held
from st. Columba's church this morn
ing at 1880 Father Callahan cele-
brated requiem mass. The remains
were laid to rest in Greemount ceme-
terry.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-06-08

SIMPLICITY AND EFFICIENCY
THAT'S WHAT THE JOHN DEERE
SELF DUMP HAY RAKE is. THE
CHAPMAN HARDWARE CO.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-06-08

The mission at st. Columba's church
draws increasing crowds every morn
ing and evening. Tonight one Of the
most important lectures of the mis-
sion will be given. Those who have
heard Father Nolan once wish to be
present at all his lectures. Durango
has seldom had the privilege of listen
ing to so eloquent preacher as this
missionary who has given lectures in
many of the great cathedrals of the
east. The forty hours devotion began
this morning and will continue until
Saturday evening. The mission will
close ON Sunday with a solemn re-
newal of baptismal vows. All are in
vited.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-06-08
VILLA DEPOSED BY
GENERAL CARRANZA

Ell PASO, Tex, June 4.-General
Panofil Natera has been appointed
constitutionalist commander-in-ch
of the central American zone, max
ing him Villas superior in the COM
ing campaigns in Zacatecas, Aguas
Calientes, San Luis Potosi, and Mex
leo City. Villa is in Chihuahua un-
dergoing treatment for sore throat
A correspondent who accompanied
Villa in all recent campaigns said:
villa knew several days ago that
Natera was to be appointed. | asked
him if it would change his plans. He
said No as he desired peace only
and if Carranza believed that Natera S
appointment would hasten peace ne
(Villa) favored it. There is no doubt
in my mind that Carranza was forced
to make the appointment to keep
Natera in line. Many rebel officers
are jealous of Villas achievements
and military reputation. Villa is too
big a man to permit personal mat
ters to interfere with the success of
the constitutionalist cause"
Carranza this afternoon goes TO
Saltillo from Durango to establish
the constitutionalist capital.
NIAGARA FALLS, Ont, June A.
Whether America will reverse its pol
icy regarding the constitutionalists if
the rebels refuse to participate in the
Niagara conference and find means Of
forcing Carranza to recognize a
strong provisional government estab-
lished by the mediators, is one i'm
portant question here.
The constitutionalists are in posi-
ton to make or mar peace. If Car
rama agrees to participate in the con-
ference here, the mediators think it
will haven political pacifcation. The
selection of leaders for the proposed
new provisional government of Mex
leo will probably be left to the Mexi-
can factions.
If Carranza refuses to accept the
provisional government after Amer
lea recognizes it, it is reported that
Americans may re-establish an en-
barge on importation of arms into
Mexico and actively support the pro-
visional government. II such action
is taken constitutionalists will be iso-
lated in northern Mexico.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-06-08

1t has been announced by the Noun
tain States Telegraph and Telegraph
company that leaves of absence will
be granted to any of its employees who
desire to enter the military or naval
service of the United States in time
of war, and that the time thus de-
voted would not affect in any way
the employees standing under the pen
sion plan. This is another evidence
of the spirit of friendliness that ami
mates the corporation different" in
its relation to its employees. Over
5000 people are affected in the seven
mountain states.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-06-08

Masters Ashmore and Polman of
the Silyerton section and Miss Brink
erhoff of the Mancos vicinity, return
ed last night from Colorado Springs,
where they have just completed
years work at the school for deaf
and dumb children.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-06-08

The Elks' lodge is strictly an Am
erican organization. Reverence for
the flag is a cardinal principle of the
order. One of the manifestations of
its spirit and patriotism will be the
observance Of flag day, June Ia, in
accordance with the provisions of it's
rituals. On this occasion the Elks'
rest in Greenmount cemetrey will also
be dedicated with fitting ceremonies,
An elaborate program is being pre-
pared for the event.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-06-08

Miss Edith Murphy, one of the
buyers for the Charles Stevens Mer-
camille company in Chicago, arrives
from the east Tuesday evening on her
way to the La Platas to spend the
summer with her sister, Mrs. Harry
Reid.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-06-08

John Sharpe, prominent mining
man of the Cripple Greek section,
came down from the Cave Basin sec
tion last evening, where he spent
several days familiarizing himself
with conditions there. He predicts a
fine future for the camp, but does not
encourage people to rush there until
the snow is gone. He found the camp
still covered with coat of "the beau
tiful" from two and half to seven
feet in depth.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-06-08

Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Griffith AID
the junior member of the family were
in from Florida mesa today shop
ping.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-06-08

Miss Mary Bryant departs for Gree
ley Monday to complete her course
in the State Teacshers' college. She
she been offered very excellent po-
sition in the Phoenix schools for the
coming year and will probably accept
it.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-06-08

Owing to the fact that the petitions
relating to saloons, drug stores and
pool rooms were found to have insult
ficient signatures and were returned
to the circulators, the w. C. I. U.
has assumed the responsibility of cir
culating new petitions for the same
ordinances.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-06-08

Fillmore Hand was down from the
valley today on marketing expedi-
ton.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-06-08

Mrs. Rosepha Pulford departed for
Greeley this morning to attend the
regular meeting of the normal board,
of which she is member. She is
planning to take course at the Dem
yer university during the summer ses-
sion and later go to Milwaukee 70
spend few weeks with her mother.
She will return to Durango in time
for the beginning of school, August
81.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-06-08
THE SITUATION IN MfXICO1

refused to discuss the contents but
the Importance was indicated by the
fact that Washington authorities
could not wait until the Mayflower
arrived here this morning. 1t is ru-
mored that the nediators want the
president to stop the steamer Antilla
that is en- route to Tampico.
WASHINGTON, d. c., June o.
The shipment of war munitions to
Mexico is becoming serious men,
act to peace. 1t was learned when
the Ypiranga and Bavaria cargoes for
Huerta landed at Puerto recently it
was despite the vigorous protest of
Admiral Badger, but the Americans
could not stop the landing without
seizing the custom house which would
have constituted an act of war.
With the liner Antilla eh route
with munitions for the constitution
alists the attorney general advised
Bryan that he cannot stop it without
committing hostile act against the
rebels. Bryan declined to discuss the
situation in detail. 1t is believed that
Carranza is delaying an answer to
the mediators' recent note regarding
the participation in the Niagara Falls
conference until he knows whether
he will receive the Antilla's arms.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-06-08

1t is pay day for all those who
have bills against La Plata county.
The county clerks force commenced
distributing the warrants this morn
ing.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-06-08

Mr.. and Mrs. George Lewis, who
recently returned from an eight
months stay in California, are again
domiciled in their cozy home on Third
avenue.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-06-08

]. NJ. Walling was an arrival from
Phoenix, Ariz., last night, bound for
Pennington. where members OF mis-
family reside.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-06-08

j. P. Lowell, the progressive Pine
river rancher, transacted business in
town today.