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The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1914-07-01
ILLUMINATING COMPARISON.

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Editor The Advertiser:
Sixteen negroes appeared before
the State Board of Medical Examiners
Of South Carolina in Columbia, June
oil, 1911, for license to practice med
icinc in this state. For the same cx-
animation sixty eight whites ap-
pcared.
If, after a few decades Of meagrc
opportunity for education in South
Carolina, one negro seeks to enter this
most learned and skilled profession
to only four and one fourth whites
who apply; what IS to be the outcome?
Here is part of what Southerncr
Shay n. White, now superintendent
of public instruction of the state Of
New Mexico, says In a letter Of June
End favoring compulsory education:
81 have tested this law thoroughly,
first as county superintendent for six
years. and now as state Supcrintend-
cnt for two and one half years, and
| am fully convinced that any state
will make greater progress through
such a law. 1t ought not to DC nee
cssary, but there is always a need for
it for certain percentage Of the peo-
pie We want to have our law amend
cd so that the compulsory age will be
Z to 16 yeasr, instead OF to IA years,
as the law now stands. As q Southern
CT myself, ! think the law would un-
doubtedly help the cause of education
in your state"
Yours very truly,
r.. H. Blake.
Greenwood, s. C.j
June 20, 1914.
Why be conStibated when you can
buy Mv-yER-EAK from Rays Pharm-
acy.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1914-07-01
for LY-YER.L4N has shown rs a
easier way. Ask Uays Pharmacy.

Iacatecas, Mex, June 25.-After
four days of preliminary lighting the
final assault on Iacatecas took place
the city by the c0nstitutionalists at
1870 p. m. The dead on the federal
side, according to official figures,
numbered 1000 and 1000 wounded,
while the losses to the attacking side
were not stated definitely, though
General villa estimated his casualties
at 500 dead and 800 wounded.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1914-07-01
CHAPLIN FAILURE
BIGGEST ON RECORD

New York Dry Goods roncern Owes
Over 0.OOO, 900. Unable to Bor-
row Money.
New York, June 25.-The biggest
mercantile failure in the history OF
the United States was precipitated to-
day when receivers were appointed for
the IL. b. Challin Company, of this
city. The company, it is estimated,
owes more than $30,000,000, which at
the present time it is unable to pay.
It's assets are said to be $ii,000,00
John Claflin, head of the company
and its chief individual stockholdtr,
is the owner Of a chain of nearly thir-
out the country, which are involved in
the failure. Receivers for several of
these were named today and similar
action, il was announced, would be
taken in the case Of the rest. Their
business will be continued under re-
ccivcrs' management until their finan
cial affairs have been adjusted.
MaHy Banks Interested.
From 5000 to 5000 banks in all
parts OF the United States compose tht
bulk OF the Clallin creditors. They
hold notes aggrcgating the major part
OF the liabilities. These notes are said
to have been issued by the various
Clailin stores, endorsed by the II. j.
Clafin Company, and the proceeds
used, when discounted, in financing
their needs.
The United Dry Goods Company, a
SOL 600 600 corporation, financed sew
cral years ago BY J. =. Morgan & Co,
to take over other Clafin inttrests, is
not involved in the failure Neither is
the Associated Merchants Company,
owned by the United Dry Goods Com
pany, and which in turn owns one-haif
of the II. b. Clahin Company and 9TH
er large stores, principally in New
York
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1914-07-01

Our Ice Cream Frcezers frcczt
quicker, use less ice and cost YOU less
All sizes in stock today
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1914-07-01
Receivers Appointed.

To-day John c. Eamcs, vice prcsi-
dent Of the II. B. Clanin Company, filed
friendly suit in equity against it, al
lcging that it was unable at present
to meet its liabilities. This was ad-
mitted by the company and Judge
Hand in Federal Court, appointed as
receivers Jos. b. Martindalc. president
Of the Chemical National Bank, and
Frederick A. Iuiliard, dry goods
merchant.
Almost simultaneously a petition in
Involuntary bankruptcy was filed by
the three merchandise creditors.
whose attorneys announced they would
seek the appointment Of other rccciv-
crs.
In this action subpocnas We're is
sued for Mr.. Clanin, Mr.. Eames and
Dexter y. Force, treasurer of the com
paay, 70 appear and show cause on or
bcfor, July 2 why ii should not he ad-
judged bankrupt.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1914-07-01
Bliss to Succeed Clnflin.

Mr. Clailin, who was president Of
both the Dry Goods and Associated
Merchants Company, resigned those
positions today, and it is understood
that when the II. B. Claflin Company
is reorganized it's connection with both
the former companies will be severed.
Cornelius " Bliss son of the late New
York dry goods merchants of that
name. was elected to succeed Mr.
CIaflin.
According to Mr.. Clallin, the failure
was due to the unprecedented shifting
OF trade centres in New York city,
which compelled the concern to rely
mainly on IT'S retail stores In other
cities for its profits
"'rhcir rapidly extending business"s
hc said, "occasioncd large capital re-
,uircmcnts, which we have not been
able to meet"
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1914-07-01

Why be constibated when you can
buy IIv-YER-EAK from Rays Pharm-
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1914-07-01
Could Not Borrow.

The crash came today, after vain
efforts had been made by Mr.. Clanin
to induce j. p. Morgan & Co. and other
Wall street banking interests to loan
him money to tide over his cmbarrass-
mcnt These bankers, it was learned,
advanced the company several mil
lion dollars about two weeks ago, but
banks continued to press their claims
until it became evident that virtually
the whole $3O,000,000 would have to be
raised to save the company from fail
urc.
Mr.. Clann at conference lasting
until after midnight last night with
j. p. Morgan, ]. S. Alexander, presi-
dent OF the National Bank Of Com
mcrce; Albert Fl. Virgins, president
Of the Chase National Bank, and other
financicrs, made a last appeal. but the
decision went against him. The bank
crs believed the course outlined today
for a general reorganization was the
WiScSt
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-04-22
THE RoMANcERs
Rostrand's Play to Be Given by High
School Students

Friday and Saturday evenings of
his week there viii be given ct the
High School, a play. THE Romano
ers,' which will be preceded by a con
tata given by the singing class of the
high school, The Romancers' is a
play written by Edmund Rostrand,
the scene being laid in France.
Much time has been spent in prepar-
alton for both the contata and the
play and it is hoped that the people
Of Bennington who are interested in
the schools will show their apprecia-
ton of this work by attending the en-
tertainment.
The play will also be given on Fri
day afternoon for the pupils of the
grades, an admission of ten cents
being charged. Tickets for both
Friday and Saturday evening will be
on sale at the door, twenty-five cents
each. On Wednesday evening. April
29th, the play will be given =
SALISBURY for the benefit of their
improvement fund. With the pro-
ceeds obtained from the play re-
flectescope will be purchased for use
in the Bennington High school. The
entertainment will begin promptly
at eight O'Clock on both evenings
and at las Friday afternoon.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-04-22

torney could learn the William r.
Hawks estate owned and is respon-
sible for the maintenance Of he
trunk AZ that point A resolution
was adopted authorizing the clerk
10 direct the William Z. Hawks Is
ta.e 10 repair the trunk al once. Civ
ing authority 10 open the street And
further that the William Z. Hawks
Estate. after making the repairs,
leave the surface OF the street in its
original condition before the acct
dent.
The board decided 10 take no &C
ton toward the purchase OF oil al
the present time for use on the
streets and upon the suggestion OF
the chairman OF the street commit
tee voted 10 adopt water sprinkling
10 care FOR the dust during the pres
ent season.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-04-22
STREETS FLOODED
BY WATER FROM
BROKEN TRUNK
All Night Pumping Force at Y.
N. C. A. Building
ALLEY PoUS .eLr AZ SO
Street Opened This Forenoon and
Flow Of Water Partially
Checked at Intake

During the forenoon the water.
which had been pouring from the
break in the power trunk on School
street since yesterday Afternoon. was
Partially controlled by the u.e OF
sandbags at the gates whelo The
stream is tapped above TIC ant Of
the Bennington Machine works.
Work was also begun during he
forenoon opening the street for the
purpose OF clearing the obstruction
in the trunk.
Some time ago the trunk on the
east side Of the street caved in and
about half OF the highway has been
closed for about two weeks. The
heavy rains OF Sunday raised the
water in the river and it became evil
dent that the other half of the street
was in dangerous condition. The.
entire street was then closed to traf-
fc.
Yesterday afternoon a large vol
ume Of water came through the open
ing and flooded the streets so thar it
WAS necessary 20 lay Plan "a fhe
street. crossings. A sHal hraa6 ran
down Ma.a street dlns ae A.er
noon and night.
Il was apparent that the trouble
was caused by a further caving in
! and construction Of the trunk. The
wa er in the streets was the cause
Of considerable Inconvenience but
the worst feature was the filling of
cellars in the immediate neighbor-
hood due % the seepage through the
sol and the backing up of the trunk.
The most damage has been Great
ed in the basement of the Y. NJ. c.
A. building. Water appeared there
several days ago but yesterday there
was so much of it that it became
necessary to use a pump. Men and
boys worked at the pump all the af-
ternoon and all night in an effort to
keep the water from the bowling al
leys. To some extent they succeed
/ ed but 1t is probable that enough
mois .ure has soaked into the wood
TO RUIN the expensive equipment.
There is several inches Of water
in The basement of the Masonic
temple and between two and three
toet under the building occupied by
the Twin State Gas and Electric
company The same amount was
present this morning in the cellar of
the b oek owned by C. A. Wood and
Conrad Schwartz.
The notice from the village trus-
ii-tees to the William E. Hawks es ate
to repair tho trunk was sens ad -nis
mornin ls Ciera Hosan upon Ward
Il. Lyons
At noon today he flow Of water
through the trunk had been material
, ly lessened so that there was no
more water in the cutters.
The stoppage was not accomplish
ed without considerable difficulty.
Mr.. Lyons with force OF men work
ed during the entire forenoon on the
gates and the raceway at the Ben
nington Machine Works. The gates
were securely shut down but the
water continued to back through IN
raceway from the river. The race.
way was flna ly blocked by using
nearly 200 bags of sand.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-04-22
DAKOTA is SAFE

Wild Rumor Here This Afternoon
that Battleship Had Been Blown Up
There was rumor on the street
this afternoon that the battleship
Dakota had been blown up The
Banner at once called the Office of
the United Press in Albany and
was informed that nothing of the
kind had been reported there.
The rumor is reported to have
been taken from the telegraph wire
by dispatcher in Chatham.
Such rumors were common during
the Spanish-American war and were
usually proved TO be without founda-
tion.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-04-22
GARDNER X. HAFF
Died This Morning at the Home Of
Parento

Gardner II. Han. son OF Mr.. and
Mrs. Han. died about o'clock this
morning at the home OF his parents.
Mr.. and Mrs. a. w. Han. at Old Ben
nington. Death was due TO com
plication OF diseases.
The young man was a native OF
Pownal where he was born Septem-
Der %. 1885. With his parents he
moved to Bennington about Is years
ago and the town had since been his
home. He completed his education
at the Bliss business college and for
the past seven years had been en-
ployed in the cost department Of the
Winsor Print Works at North Ad-
ans.
Early in the winter he became IN
Of the grip and as his condition did
not improve he was Brought % H.
home at Old Bennington early in
January. Here he developed a weak
heart and gradually failed until the
end came this morning.
He was a likeable industrious
young man who had large circle Of
friends in Bennington and in the
city of his employment % whom the
news OF his death viii come with
sincere regret His parents, wiaoa
and an only brother, allen HaT Of
Pittsfeld, have the heartfelt sym
PATTY of the community in their
bereavement.
The funeral will be held Saturday
morning at IL o'clock and the burial
will be in the Oak Hill cemetery In
Pownal. Rev. W. F. Meyer. pastor
OF the Baptist church, will ofliciate.
He was a member OF the Baptist
church and of the Odd Fellow lodge
| IN North Adams
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-04-22

Miss LYDIA Brooks was greatly
surprised last evening by 80 OF her
friends who came to celebrate with
her, her 18th birthday. Miss Brooks
was remembered by her friends with
numerous gifts. Refreshments were
served and games were played until
a lac hour. Piano Sc elections were
given by Miss Brooks and Gideon
Lacross, vocal selections by Will
liam Enright and William Brooks.
All present enjoyed themselves i'm
mensly and left in wishing Mes
Brooks many more happy birthdays.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-04-22
WILL ASK FOR PASSPORTS
Diplomatic Relations With Mexico
Likely to Be Broken of

Washington. April 22.-Unless
there is a radical change in the Mex
lean situation within the next As
hours Senior Algaras, the Mexican
charge here will ask for his pass
ports.
Such action would necessitate the
closing of the American consulate at
Mexico. While not necessarily a
declaration Of war it would mean the
complete severing of diplomatic re-
lations.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-04-22
That Worn GU, Feeling

with loss of appetite, constipation,
biliousnes5, sick-headache, is natures
warning that you need good spring
medicine. Get bottle of Baxter's
Mandrake Bitters today. Sold every
where, liquid or tablets, % cents.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-04-22
FLorrlLA or DESTROYER

Pensacola, Fla, APRIL 81 The
hotilla of II torpedo boa. destroyers,
under escort OF the scout cruiser
Birmingham and the tender Dixie,
sailed yesterday for Vera Cruz. The
destroyers in the squadron were the
Henley, Drayton, Mccall. Warning
ton, Paulding, Ammen; Burrows, Pat
terson, Trippe, Tanning, Beale, Jar
Wis, Jenkins and Jouett.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-04-22
KNIGHTS TEMPLAR BALL
To Be Held at Foresters Hall This
Evening

Taft commandery No. X. T. will
hold their annual ball at Foresters
hal this Nevening. This occasion
promises 20 be the most brilliant So
cial affair of the season. The Sir
Knights have spared no expense in
decorating the hall. a very beauti-
full effect has been secured by plac-
ing a pergola effect at the north end
and the emblem outlined in electric
lights is one of the mos. beautiful
effects ever seen in this town. At
the south end sunset canvas
loaned by MIR. Walker. At eight o.
clock all visiting Sir Knights and
Masons are invited to be, present.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-04-22
ASKS FOR APPROPRIATION
President Wants s5oo,ooo to Take
Americans Out of Mexico

Washington, April 22.-The presi-
dent sent a special message to con-
gress today asking for an appropria-
ton of 100000 to assist American
refugees in leaving Mexico.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-04-22

- - 800
Washington. April 22.-The Sen
ate at 2:4O by vote OF AZ to So. re-
jeoted the substitute Mexican resolu-
ton proposed by Senator Lodge. It
would have based the justification"
of the use Of force in Mexico upon
the general conditions there instead
of upon the Tampico incident alone.
Washington. April 2l.-Determin-
ed upon the passage Of the admins
tration Mexican resolution before
morning. the Senate at midnight was
in the midst of grave and impass-
toned debate. Ultimate passage Of
the resolution as reported by the
foreign relations committee was gen
orally conceded. The House had re-
cessed until 10 o'clock in the morn
ing to await the Senate action.
Meager reports of the engagement
at Vera Cruz had filtered TO the capt
tai when the Senate resumed its SEES
sion at o'clock. The four Ameri-
cans dead in Vera Cruz. the twenty
wounded and the 200 Mexicans re-
ported killed in the taking OF the
city became the text of the talk. men
toned in hushed voices and greeted
with solemn silence throughout the
Senate chamber packed 10 suffoca-
ton.
The Republican side Of the Senate,
led by Senator Root. demanded that
the justification" proposed in the
resolution for a movement in force
against Mexico be founded not on
the Tampico incident. but on the
long series OF outrages against Amer
lean citizens and their property. in.
/ Guiding the outrages in northern
Mexico, where the Constituencies
are in control.
Senators Reed and James vigorous
~ defended the committee resolu
ton. declaring that the insult OF the
flag at Tampico justified all that the
resolution provided for.
Senator Fall made a lengthy plea
for a campaign that would cover the
length and breadth of Mexico.
An effort to fix vote for / o'clock
was unsuccessful, made shortly after
IL by Senator Kern. Senator Bris
tow of Kansas, however. objected
| saying that two or three senators
wished to speak ON the resolution.
There were then pending notifica
tons from numerous senators thai
they wished to speak.
ITS anybody's guess what hour,
said one senator. but the vote viii
be reached during the night, probab
ly by or o'clock"
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-04-22
Fon sALE-A Genuine Farm Bargain. Thi

RoR sALE-A Genuine Farm Bargain. Thi
80 acre Ear d ~ miles fr0l benn'ngt on
stofh &C. Is ceres MEADOW and tillable land
acre. springs att red pasture. 100 .cres wood
nd. about 1900 fest errllce and hemlock.
ard wood enough 90 pay for farm. 100 maple
les which will make 500 gallons syrup each
- son. attractive well butt ~ room house.
barn 60rt0. with hasement. lnfEe sllo. b re
barn. 1xt0. hay barn sOxt0. granery. isxsi. Ice
honse ltNs0. wood house lsx2i. epfing house
i2xit. SAP house l6xf0 with two archie the
trees. mostly graitid fruit. Owner will in
c ude. for quick sale. s sap pans. 20 buckets,
good hoTses. u cows : yearings. woyear
old.a heavy double wagons. two sealed sprsng
wagon, two SEATED 20 carriage SIT heavy
work harness. I set light hsfnesa moving
machines. reaper. horse rakes, sspring tooth
harrows. disk harrow. I roller, BOSS, cub
tivators. and all small farm tools Casn price
$3.50. or might exchange for house or iucon
property in Bennington. Nash 4 Hut, hins
6.tf
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-04-22
PRESIDENT GIVEN
FREE HAND TO
DOWN HUERTA
Long Debate In Senate Ends at
$50 Ibis Morning
LODGE RESOLUTION LOST
Final Vote Was u 20 i3-House
Passed Measure With Out
Roll Call

Washington. April 22-congress
has given President Wilson full au-
thority in dealing with the situation
in Mexico. The resolution to that
effect has been passed by both hous-
eg.
At $50 this morning the resolution
passed the senate by a vote OF 20 TO
ls and then went through the house
by a viva yoce vote.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-04-22

The flag OF the United States now
flies over the city of Vera Cruz In
Mexico, the nearest seaport to Huer-
ta's capital But the occupation OF
the city was not uncontested by the
Huerta forces. -Four members OF
the landing party from the United
States warships were killed and 20
were wounded, while according to
unofficial reports the Mexican losses
were 200 killed and hundreds wound
ed.
A member OF Congress who had oc-
casion to seek information at the
Navy Department late in the evening
is authority for the statement that
the marines and bluejackets may
advance on Mexico City from Vera
Cruz, which has direct railroad com
munication with Mexico City.
Admiral Fletcher has notified Gen
Mas, Mexican commander in Vera
Cruz, that If attacks on the United
States forces occupying the city are
resumed, the great guns of the bat
tleships will be turned on the at
lacking force. In yesterdays fight
ing the United States force only fired
after having been fired on and the
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-04-22
WEATHER FORECAST

For eastern New York and western
Vermont partly cloudy tonight. cold
er north west portion. Thursday
fair.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-04-22

FOR SALE One Model N Ford runabou'. in
good raining order, price l,O Benningion
Garage. S't
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-04-22

EoR SALE Cheap. ioJ fcet OF shite picket
fence. almost new. J. b. Wilbur. -.
ehaftsbury tst6
EoR sALE-Pian0s a organs. closing cut
sale. number Of fine harTainsin piauos
~ select from. Prices ranging from 80 20 81 >.
A good assorf ment - parton Organs on hand
Prices IS. $40. So; t0. End ssi, viii be sold on
easy terms. Cal az once md see them. Cluett
q Sons The one price piano house. No. -,
Main st, b. nuinston, VT e.tf
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-04-22
LOW PRICED ADVERTISING


PoR SALE Z had the best crop Of potAtoes
aaw last year Parties ~ishing 60 81
choice o1el 70 eat ur plant AZ or address NE
- n Y. D I. Rasie bridge. ~ 1--we mar
Battle rsid. p. surdam. 6stl.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-04-22

FOR SALES good young cows quantity
Of seed corn and a few bushels OF early
seed potatoes. Martin a. Coulter North Ben
nington. VT. ost0'
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-04-22

EOR sALE-A grand business opportunity
In a booming 70 gn. Must sell Drug ~ d
Cigar business located on the best corner IN th'
business section. Lorg lease and reasonable
rent. Must "a hospital treatments 81 on e.
Write Drugs" i5s College ST burlington VI.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-04-22

osT-T1ursday between 80 2 easant Street
IL aud the raded School 1uiidinR. a Illtary
ring in Tiffany setting. Finder please return
TO Banner Office for reward. 69t2'
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-04-22

EoR SALESMAN place 2 miles out. - acre
land. ne Ave room house. ben house,
and good shed. Price ssz5. Nash and sut-
~hins. altt
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-04-22

big guns were not called into ser
vice.
Admiral Badger arrived with five
warships az Vera Cruz soon after
the occupation OF the port. but later
received orders 10 repair TO Tampico.
from which point the operations OF
the feet will be directed by the com.
mander In CHIEF.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-04-22

a OR SALE Nv med m two. family house.
2t ID wev Street BennrFAn FOR he ms
etc apnly o. the premises OF address he own.
er. Phillip Plourde. 233 D. wey Street, Bening
ton, VI. ootn'
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-04-22

For SALE One Cyphers Incubator 2Ol
L Eggs; One Cyphers Incubator. Eggs;
One Cyphers Outdoor Brooder, -; One Cy
pher. Outdoo brooder Above will te sold ~
sacrifice for cash. Edwaro Curian. ). shsfts
bury Tel. 1873. 44tt
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-04-22

L,OR SALE Modern 8 room house, slated
roof. bath. toilet, hot and cold water, thi
property Is centrally located and Is In the best
<f
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-04-22

Washington. April 22.-1.4O p. NJ
A dispatch received here states that
the Americans are in full possession
OF Vera Cruz. The only opposition
is an occasional picket shot.