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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1915-01-12
LEGISLATIVE NOTES.

AT the opening of the session yester-
day afternoon, a resolution was adopted,
on motion Of H. NJ Farnham Of Mont
pelier, granting the use Of the House
chamber Wednesday evening, Jan. 20, to
the Vermont Equal Suffrage association.
II custom is followed. debate will prob
ably ensue between suffragettes and the
-suffragettes. Two years ago prom
inent representatives of each side of the
question from different parts Of the
country attended and joined in a spirit
ed discussion, after which vote was
taken, the ladies only casting ballots.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1915-01-12

Alexander Dunnett Of st. Johnsbury,
who spoke strongly against the bar as
ISOLATION taking any action at their an
nual meeting held last week in regard
to the judicial situation, was a visitor
at the State House yesterday. 1t is said
that Mr. Dunnett win be engaged in the
fight 10 prevent the legislature taking
any action in regard TO changing the per-
sonnet of the supreme court.
New furniture arrived and was in
stalled yesterday in the rooms OF the
clerk OF the House. The new equipment
is a vast improvement over the antique
furniture which has been in use.
At the recovering Of the House yes.
terday afternoon. there was handsome
ma iority Of members present.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1915-01-12

The Farmers cub. OF which II. NJ.
Farnham is president viii have the use
of the House chamber every Wednesday
evening during the session, unless some
special meeting is arranged, in which
case members Of the club have agreed
that their weekly meeting can be post
poned.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1915-03-31
LaniOrd School,
Eighth Grade

Forty years ago schools were car
ricd on in every community with only
one teacher to every fifty or sixty pu-
pills. In our school district we had two
schools, Grape Vine and Liberty which
were located about three miles apart.
These We're Joined together twenty
years ago making Lanford school, and
a larger building was erected after
they were brought together and locat-
ed in the grove near the Baptist church
Six years ago another four room
building, costing over $4,000 dollars,
was erected in a more desirable To-
cation. Since, we have made many
improvements to our building and
grounds. We have three teachers. We
lave two large libraries full Of good
books. We have maps, charts and
globes and nice pictures on the walls.
The Rural School Improvement AS
sociation has put new shades on all
the windows and has done a great deal
to help the looks Of our building and
grounds. We arc very busy now at
our school getting ready for tho fair
Yates Waldrcp.
Tcnth Grade,
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1915-03-31
Riddles Old Field School.
Eighth Grade.

Our school opened November 8, 1914.
Miss Azellc Hughes Of Ware Shoals, is
our teacher. Our work has been very
interesting. The following is a brief
account Of some of the work:
Christmas was celebrated with a
tree and appropriate exercises.
For twelve nights during January the
adults Of the community met for night
school.
The ladies Of the Improvement asso-
citation have had several meetings.
On the night Of March 12, a play was
given by local talent. A nice sum of
money was realized, which has been
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1915-03-31
Prospect School.

Prospect school is situated four
miles from Laurens, on the road lead
ing from Waterloo to Laurens.
This house was built in the summer
OF 1912. 1t consists of two large
rooms with hall between, built on
"modcl plan.
Outside is painted white, walls of
the inside green, and wainscoting dark
brown. overhead Of lighter shade.
Each room affords plenty OF light
having large windows on the back
and left side.
The house is well heated, each room
having Il ventilated heater.
We have good pump, pure water,
sanitary coolers, and individual
drinking cups.
Each room is we'll provided with
single desks, also teachers desk and
chair, blackboards, ample space, sew
eral large pictures, one, "rhc Father
OF Our Country; {; large clock, and
flags of our country and state adorn
the walls.
We have library consisting Of
many books, and have ordered supple
montary readers for entire school.
The school has two acres Of land,
part 0! which is in cultivaton the rest
being level hvaing shade trees, affords
fine play grounds for the children.
Tom b. Culbcrtson.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1915-03-31
COpCGantl School.

Our school opened October 12, 1911
for an eight months term. This was
the first year that two teachers were
engaged for the whole session. The
total enrolment to date numbers fiji
ty-four pupils.
We have used several sets Of the
supplementary readers, being the first
school in I4aurcns county to enjoy
them.
We organized the Palmetto Literary
Society on October 23rd. Five meet
ings have been held: Thanksgiving
Christmas, Washington Birthday
etc. The parents have visited the
society and the school at different
times.
Clcan-Up Day was observed Fcbru-
ary l1th soon after our new room was
finished and new blackboards put on
Our now single desks for both rooms
have arrived and a teachers desk
The pupils raised money with which
We bought large United States nag.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1915-03-31
I,bcrnrXCr school.
I'cntll Grade,

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The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1915-03-31
Exon School.

EXON school is situated 10 miles
west Of Laurcns, near Rcedy river.
Since it's establishment in 1893 we
have had nine teachers, three Of whom
taught one term each. For the past
five years Mr.. l.. ID. Glledge has been
our teacher. For several years we
have had a comfortable two-room
building, and All enrolment of 60, but
could afford only one teacher. Last
fall we applied for state aid and have
employed two teachers for the pres
cnt session. Miss Myrtle Culbertson is
principal, with Miss Winona CLANCY
assistant. We have grades from the
first through the ninth except the
sixth. Last fall two of our girls en-
tered Linwood College and we have
two boys at Wofford College. We hope
in Il few years to sec established at
this place a high school, in which our
girls and boys can better prepare
themselves fer college.
Myrtle Culbcrtson,
Ninth Grade.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1915-03-31

| Wish to inform YOU of the great
benefit | have derived from the use OF
swamp Root. | had been a sufferer
FOR moro than twenty years from kid
noy and liver trouble and was almost
constantly treated by the most cmi-
ncnt physicians who could 0, ly give
me temporary relief. | had been in
bed ten weeks when | began the use
OF Swamp-ROot. Inside OF twenty four
hours could see that had been
greatly benefited. | continued to use
Swamp-Root until I had used several
bottles when | really felt that my old
trouble was completely cured and |
am positive that any person suffering
with kidney or liver trouble can be
cured by the use OF this preparation.
| am now in the best of health, bet
ter than have been for ten years or
more. do not know how to express
myself as strongly as desire, in fav-
or Of DR.. Kilmer's Swamp-Root, as |
am sure that it saved my life and that
my good health Is due entirely to this
great remedy. I heartily recommend
1t to every sufferer and am confident
they ca~ be benefited as have been.
It Is pleasure for me, gentlemen, to
hand you this recommendation.
Mrs. Fl. J. Price,
l4OG Center st. Portsmouth, O.
Personally appeared before me this
18th of September 1909, Mrs. II. j.
Price, who subscribed the above state
ment and made oath that the same is
true in substance and in fact
r. A. Calvert,
Notary Public.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1915-03-31
'Trinity-Ridge School.
Mabel Goodwin.

In 1913 Trinity and the Ridge con
solidatcd and made one school when
the present building was erected.
1t is a large two story building sit
uated about five miles from Laurcns.
The building is painted red and
trimmed white on the outside.
There are four large cassrooms
which have white plastered walls
with waiscoating stained with oak.
The building also contains two
large halls, a library and an auditori-
um
There IS a basement under the pri-
mary room which has three rooms in
it,
There are four teachers working in
the school.
We have large play grounds on the
eastern side.
We have recently installed about
four hundred dollars worth Of furni-
turc
We have live Rural School I'M
Drovcment association with about thir-
ty-fivc members.
The association met on February
18TH, and had work day to improve
the grounds
Edwin Fuller
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1915-03-31
Long View School.

My schoolhousc was built beside
the road and also by a gully, and when
Tvs | tel YOU what, it's muddy.
There's a piazza all round, upheld by
few white posts. SO if you pass there
some night don't be afraid if you
;h;Nk you see a ghost.
Now I'll tell you about inside.
think it is shame. There are five
pictures on the wall without single
frame.
The organ is on one side, the black
hoarl on tho other, and in the middle
YOU will see a stove and not 4 shovel.
You will also see two rows Of desks
chair. bucket and dippcr. The girl
and boys that attend don't believe in
slippers.
The library is in ono corner, which
Of course is full Of books. On it set
several baskets Just from the cooks
Thcy gave us a glove last year.
which was 4 surprise to mo- II is cor
tainly a help to all, the different dircc-
t!oMs TO sec.
havc had some gooa times hero
and cX9cct 10 have some more Eut lis
ion. jhc nov. tmc | write twill be on
Dolio Mao Cole,
Sixth Grade
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1915-03-31
1t Really Does Relieve rheumatism.

Everybody who is icted with rhcu-
matism in any form should by all
means keep bottle of Sloans Lini-
ment on hand. The minute you feel
pain or soreness in joint or muscle,
battle 1t with Sloan's Liniment DO not
rub it. Sloan's Dcnetratcs almost i'm
mcdiately right to the seat Of pain, re-
lieying the hot, tender, swollen feeling
and making the part easy and com
Portable. eGt a bottle Of Sloan's Lin
iment for 25 cents of any druggist and
have 1t in the house against colds
Sor and Swollen Joints, Lumbago,
Sciatica and like ailments Your money
back If not satisfied, but it does give
almost instant relief. Buy a bottle
today. 3
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1915-03-31
NOticel

Effective March 1st, all bills arc due
OH the first Of each month.
No further credit will be extended
to those whose bilsl are not paid or
satisfactorily arranged by the 10Th or
the month following purchase, unless
special arrangements are made with
tho Office before hand.
All persons indebted TO us arc re-
quested to make prompt settlement OF
their accounts.
MlNTER co.
March |, 1915. 33-tf
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1915-03-31
INCOME TAX NOTICE.
Columbia, March 13, 1915.

Columbia, March 13, 1915.
Mr.. j. w. Thompson,
County Auditor,
Laurens, S. G.
Dear Sir:
The State Tax Commission Of the
State of South Carolina has sent me
the following communication relative
TO the enforcement Of the Income Tax
Law:
"Thc time for making returns under
the income tax law Of this state eX-
pired on the goth OF February last, and
a very large number Of persons liable
to the payment Of the tax omitted to
make such returns within the time
limited.
"rhe neglect to make the returns
i'm time hay have been caused In part
by an crroneou impression that the
returns and payment Of the income tax
to the Federal Government relieved
these taxpayers from paying the in
come tax imposed b. laws Of this
State.
"'rhe failure to make returns with
in time have been 50 general and wide
spread that we think further oppor-
tunity should be allowed such per-
sons to make these returns before the
penalties provided by law are imposed
upon thcm.'
In order, therefore, to save such per-
sons who will now come forward and
make the proper returns, |, Carlton
w. Sawyer, under, and by virtue Of
power conferred upon the Comptroller
General, with the approval of the Gov
crnor, in Section 7G7 Of Volume l.,
Code of Laws Of South Carolina, 1912,
do hereby ctxcnd the time for the maxi
| ing OF returns nd assessment OF In
! come taxes y ithout penalty until the
| first day Of July, A. ID. 1915.
You will govern yourself accord
| ingly,
Carlton w. Sawyer,
Approved. Comptroller General.
Richard |. Manning,
| Governor.
| County papers please copy. ..3i-4t
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1915-03-31
used to beautify our building.

used to beautify our building.
We are now preparing for the
School Fair.
At the close Of school we are going
to have a picnic. Our teacher has in
vited some speakers. We are expect
ing nice time.
We consider the term Of 1914-15
very successful and feel that much
good has beer accomplished.
Irene Owens.
Age 12 years.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1915-03-31
| Letter to
| DR.. KiImer & Co,
| BinghamtOn, N. Y.
Prove what Swamp.ROot VIII Do
For YOu-

Send ten cents to DR.. Kilmer & Co.,
Binghamton, N. Y, for a sample size
bottle. 1t will convince anyone. You
VIII also receive booklet of valuable
information, telling about the kidneys
and bladder. When writing, be sure
and mention the Laurens Weekly Adj
vertiser. Regular fifty-cent and one
dollar size bottles for sale at all drug
stores
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1915-03-31

LaurenS county, you will find Ora
school to be among the best.
We have a baseball team
The school has two teachers and
about sixty pupils.
Our school will close on the twen-
ty-scvcnth Of April
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-05-12
Cotton Mills Are
Chief Opponents Of
Child Labor Reform

WASHINGTON, May 11.-Dr. A. II.
Mckelvey. southern secretary OF the Ma
tional Child Labor committee, told the
Industrial Relations committee today that
cotton mills of the south were the chief
opponents OF child labor reform legisla-
ton" He declared certain cotton mills
throughout the south were maintained
as show mills" with schools. churches,
hospital and welfare organizations.
Behind these mills" he said, "ail the
other mills hide. Il is very difficult to
secure remedial measures. What amounts
to feudallsm prevails in these mill towns
The companies own the houses, streets,
schools and churches-even in some cases.
the grave yards"
DR.. McKelway presented figures to
show that many operatives. both children
and adults, got an average of less than
81 week. Negro children. he said, were
not employed in the mills to any great
extent
IT lie a fact said he, that negro chill
dren are getting a better opportunity for
education than the white children OF the
south"
Employment OF young boys as messen-
gers by telegraph and local messenger
companies in some southern cities. he
said, was under conditions that were ter
rifle"
''The boy" he said. "are thrown In con-
tact with denizens OF red light districts
and other vicious elements"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-05-12

The Bee Want Ada are Best Business
Boosters.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-05-12

and address message in person to En-
peror William.
Germans disavowal of any intention
10 destroy American lives was looked
upon by many officials as significant OF
Germans desire TO maintain friendly re-
latlons with the United states and that
its main purpose was TO terrorize Great
Britain and paralyze ns-Atlantic
travel
/ Testimony Of chief officer Smith OF
tho American steamer Gulflight. which
was torpedoed. but not sunk was received
today by the state department Seth
Smith and Consular Agent Bluefield In a
statement oabled within the last week
stated that the Gulflight was flying a
large American flag and was torpedoed
without warning.
Cabinet sits Three Hours.
The cabinet was in session nearly three
rours. the longest meeting held in sew
eral months. None OF the members would
deny that the Lusitania incident had
been discussed. but ali refused abso-
lutely to comment. The demeanor gen
orally OF the cabinet members was grave
and reserved.
Secretary Bryan. pressed for declara-
ton said;
I'VE must not discuss what occurs at
cabinet meetings"
Secretary Daniels. asked whether the
Atlantic fleet would pass through the
Panama canal in July. IN accordance
with previously announced plans, re-
Piled
II cannot discuss that or any other
questions now"
Mr. Daniels was asked whether the re-
view of the Atlantic fleet planned for
next week in New York would be held.
Yesterday in Philadelphia he denied
that plans for the reriow would be
changed. Today he answered the ques-
ton by replying:
II cannot discuss that"
At the White House no intimation was
Forthcoming as NO whether the presi-
dent had decided on course. but there
was every indication that the president
to decided not to allow intlmation Of his
plans TO leak out until he is ready 20
make an announcement.
A dispatch from Ambassador Gerard
was received today and sent to the pres
ident. but It's contents were not revealed.
The evidence given by Captain Turner
OF the Lusitania before the coroner's jury
has been reported TO the State depart
ment and win be used by officials I'm
their study Of the case.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-05-12
ACTION IN CASE
OF SINKING SHIP
NOT SETTLED

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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-05-12
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throes. there was no cooler group aboard
than that composed Of Nine. Marie De-
page. Herbert s. stone. Bindon ". Bates
ir.. and Or. j r. Houghton. The last
named was the only survivor OF the
party. THIS little band guided women
ana children. supplied life belts, hound
up the wounds Of other passengers and
then plunged hopelessly into the sea.
have given up their own life preservers.
Another throne Of anxious friends and
relatives arrived here last night. but the
chances Of identifying More Of the dead
are remote. 81 the great pits in the ceme-
terry arc filled with those buried as I'M
known. while other bodies which come
ashore will be beyond Identification.
Lady Allan starts for London.
Lady Allan. wife OF Sir MONTAGUE AL
Ian Of Montreal. left on a special train
today for London. Lady Allan's back
was injured, but she was well enough
to travel under the care OF doctors and
nurses.
Probably the most unconcerned Of the
survivors is the s-month-old son OF Mrs
II. Booth. Tho mother lost her life. bui
the father had been found at hotel ir
Ottawa. The baby was picked UP from
the water. but apparently Is SUFFERING
no III effects number Of the surviv.
orS recognized the infant and remem.
bered that the father had remained be-
hind in Canada. An aunt OF the infant
vas in England and will take charge OF
him
a pathetic case is that Of MoIlIe Main.
man, aged IS, and the 7-year-old twins
Elizabeth and Edwin Mainman. VINO lost
their father. A. r. Mailman. theIl
mother and two brothers. The family
was on the way TO Chester England, {,
take possession OF an estate there which
had been bequeathed 20 theta. The chill
dren were taken in charge by a lawyer.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-05-12
Germany Does Not
Understand Ideal
of the President

LONDON. May 1.-THE words. too
proud 20 fisht.i covers In huge letters
most Of the plscards displayed on the
streets OF London today 10 advertise the
evening papers Of the city,
The text OF President Wilson's speech
at Philadelphia last night. printed here
today. reached .l.ondon TOO late Cor gen.
erai comment as yet The Evening
standard. however, IN an editorial re-
marl<a;
President Wilson Is high-mlnded
man and we can understand what he
meant by this rather unpolitic remark.
Unfortunately Germany does not under
stand this kind OF righteousness. II
America could only, a. the president
says. convince Germany Of its injustice
20 mankind. how disnified and useful
would b. ~ position a. a neutral"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-05-12
Belgian Troops
Cross User River

HAvRE. May ll-Cssl5 D. m.)--The fol-
lowing report. under date OF MAY 10
MAS issued today az the Belgian war Of
flee:
coeded in crossing the right bank OF the
User. north OF Irxmude ~
The enemy continued an intermittent
cannonade near Ramsespeiie and on our
front strefcklng before Dixmude. and
also on the outskirts Of Mordiehmon and
Pyregaei Our batteries have each time
sappiessee the German artiliery.r
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-05-12

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cause OF humanity by USING its iafiuence
10 secure an adherence to the rules and
principles OF International law wherever
they. have been contrayened.
Although the general trend OF comment
was ono or surprise at the Limitation
which the president placed to tho inter-
probation OF his speech. those who have
followed his speeches closely pointed out
that Mr.. Wilson has frequently spoken
implicitly rather than explicitly.
speech Broader Than One Incident.
While his Philadelphia audience was
impressed with the belief that the presi.
Dent was referring specifically TO the
! Lusitania tragedy. the president indicated
by his remarks today that he meant his
speech TO bo broader than a single inch
dent and 10 cover the entire subject OF
foreign relations as well as the subject
of domestic solidarity with reference 10
the aliens who have become naturalized
IN America.
Al the usual hour the cabinet began ar
riving for the first conference with the
president since last Friday.
Chairman Stone OF the senate foreign
relations committee discussed the Lust
tania disaster with, the president before
the cabinet meeting began and later said
no had no expectation TRAIT an extra SEES
sion Of congress- syoala be called.
! fIlsm for peaee With ihsnor.h said sana-
tor stone "IrAp not know what the
p5ssidenf plans 70 do ,hbout The flusi.
tahla. Itaa his pfpblem land Il Is uaeiess
for others 10 attempt to advise HIM"
schatorsf5tone declared he favored pas
sage OF the government ship purchase bin
which failed in the last congress. Such
a step. he said. would provide American
ships TO carry American passengers ana
goods. Ho added that he took Il for
granted that the United States would
find means to protect lts own shipa.
La Toilette AGAINST war.
! Senator La Toilette, another White
house caller today, opposed the snsges-
ton that diplomatic relations with Ger
many be broken off,.
Il want the' United, states TO take
firm, stand. but ! am opposed TO war"
( he. said.
Tho Philadelphia speech was interpreted
\ BY official Washington. nevertheless. as
l meaning that whatever course Is pursued
the tnited states probably would en-
deavor to serve the cause OF humanity by
appealing 10 Germany to end It's sub
marine war against unarmed merchant
ships carrying noncombatanta.
In some quarters the suggestion was
made that the president might forego the
usual means OF diplomatic correspondence
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-05-12

Epileptios under treatment originated
by superintendent OF the state home re-
port most favorable results. Many chronic
cases free OF seizures for months. In
formation and trial treatment free. Al
dress Doctor. Box bs2. Lander wyo.