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The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1915-05-26
Special Program Sunday Night.

The regular weekly meeting Of the
Christian Endeavor society, which will
be held at the Presbyterian church
Sunday night at 7:I5, will be made
more interesting than usual by a spc-
cially prepared program. Mr. j. {.
Sahadi, who is a graduate of Baruch
University, will make an address on
foreign mission needs in Syria. Mrs.
Eliza Sca'ffe, who has seen much OF
Mexican life, will address the meet
fhe oh foreign mission needs In Mexico
Vocal selections will be sung by Mrs
#. K. Aiken and Mr.. Robert Roper
while Mrs. J. H. 'feagGe will give a
reading. The public is ahvited to at
TEND.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1915-05-26
DEATH OF RAYMOND BISHOP.
Well Known Young Man Of the Watts
Mill Village Died Friday.

Watts Mill, May 24.-On last Friday
morning at 4 o'clock, Mr.. Raymond
Bishop, age % years, a we'll known
young man Of this place died at the
City Hospital. He had been carried
there to undergo an operation for ap-
pendicitis, but the end came before
the operation could be performed.
The funeral services were conduct
ed by Rev. J. A. Brock on Sunday
morning at eleven o'clock, at Lucas
Avenue Baptist church, after which
his remains were laid to rest by the
w. o. w. Mr.. Bishop was son OF
Mr.. and Mrs. T. f. Bishop of Winter
Park, Fla. He leaves wife and two
small children, also two sisters to.
gether with host Of friends and other
relatives to mourn his loss.
Mr. Edd Sorgee has recently pur-
chased a new Ford automobile.
Mrs. Alice Frady returned home on
Sunday, after weeks visit with hel
son in Spartanburg.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Frady OF Gray
Court, were the guests of Mr.. and Mrs
d. c. Jones on Saturday and Sunday
Mr.. and Mrs. J. G. Thomas visited
at the Clinton orphanage on Sunday
Mr.. and Mrs. G. e. Moore and Miss
Claudia Moore were guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. J. NJ. Moore on last Wednesday.
Miss Octavia McQuown, Of Clinton,
visited her father, Mr.. e. Y. McQuown,
on Sunday.
Mr.. George Davis, Of Greenville, was
the guest of his sister, Mrs. w. Il.
Burns, on Sunday.
The little children of Mr.. Dave Crow
and Mr.. d. NJ. Waldrop, who have
been real sick for several days, are
now getting along nicely.
Born to Mr.. and Mrs. Guy Waldrop,
q girl.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1915-05-26
LAURENS WINS COUPLE.
Local High School Team Defeated
Woodruff and Cross Hill Last Week.

In two very exciting games of base
ball the Laurens high school team de-
fcated Woodruff school team and the
Cross Hill school team last week On
Tuesday Tie local squad journcycd to
Woodruff and there scalped the home
team by the score of to >. The fea-
lures Of this game were tho pitrhiMg
of Fuller for I.aurens, wb4 famed
a dozen mon and the batting and base
running of Swink Nj Woodruff.
Friday afternoon the Laurens gang
sailed for Cross Hill and took very
exciting game from them by the
score Of 13 to 10. The outstanding
feature of this performance seems to
have been the errors Of the Laurcns
team, though the classy heaving OF
Fuller again saved the day.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1915-05-26
Jones Picnic Thursday.

Several parties from this city and
and many other from the county at
tended the annual picnic at Jones
school, near Ware Shoals, Thursday
Although the crowd was not as large
as on previous occasions, because Of
threatening weather early in the day
and competing attractions elsewhere
the day was thoroughly enjoyed by all
who attended. Besides the interest
Ing program rendered by the school
children, addresses were made by
Hon. r. A. Copper, Of this city, Con
grcSsman Lever, OF Lexington, and
EX- Senator John l.. AlcLaurin, OF
Bennettsvillc. Col. J. Fl. Wharton OF
Waterloo and superintendent of Edu-
cation J. f. Wideman, Of Greenwood
ais made few remarks in present.
ing medals to successful contestant:
complim 'nting the school district FOL
its advancement along educationa
lines, pointing out that it was tht
first district in the county to put in
to force the provisions of the new com
pnlsory education law. DR.. w. T. Jone:
presided over the exercises in his us
ual graceful! manner. Following tn
completion OF this part of the program
dinner was served upon the grounds
the people Of the vicinity adding still
more to their fame for cleverness an
I, hospitality.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1915-05-26
Death of an Infant.

Little Ruth, the eleven months old
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Carl Fuller,
died early last Wednesday morning,
May 10Th, after lingering for weeks,
suffering from severe burns accident
ly sustained on the morning of Jan
uary 9th last. After the first few
weeks Of suffering the little one seem
ed to improve rapidly, and for a time
bright hopes Of her ultimate recov-
cry were entertained. But about two
weeks ago there was change for the
worse, and from that time on the lit
tie life gradually cbbed out. The lit
tie body was tenderly laid to rest be-
meath a veritable mound of flowers,
placed by loving hands, in the family
plot at Chestnut Ridge church, the day
following her death. A large con-
course Of friends and relatives were
present to sympathize with the be-
reaved and to drop tear upon the
grave of this little one plncked so
early to shine as a beautiful star in
the diadem of the Master The little
life, though brief, was not in vain
for by reason Of her sojourn in this
stricken home she has given father
and mother, brother and sister, a more
personal and more definite interest
in Heaven. Mr.. and Mrs Fuller have
the sincere sympathy Of host of
friends in this their dark hour of be-
reavement and sorrow.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1915-05-26
]. Il. johnson, Jr., Appointed.

Jos. T. Johnson, Jr., son of Judge
JOS. T. Johnson, former congressman
from this district, has been appointed
internal revenue collector for this
state. He was sworn in April Goth,
but his appointment had not been
made public until several days ago.
This position Is similar to the one
which a Union man refused to accept
several weeks ago because he consid-
cred himself unfit to fiji It.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1915-05-26
hem commissairat supplies.

tHcW COmmlSSalfat SuppllcS.
Although Field Marshal Won Mar
shall Consad Won Hoctzcnd0rf, chief
of staff Of the Austrian army, had
prepared for many years for possi-
bic outbreak Of war between Austria
and Italy. the belief is held here that
the campaign will be conducted by
the German general staff, which, will,
1t Is said, plan string of offensive
movements against Italy in the hope
OF breaking the Italian lines and fore
ing their way into Italian territory,
thereby arOusing alarm and strength
eninB the feeling favorable to peace.
Should such an attempt fail through
Austrians and Germans would then
! have to resort to dcfenSic measures
against Il certain invasion. The Aus
| trian deienscs arc particularly strong
| and have been constructed cvorywhere
npet along the Dalmat!an coast whicf
is already protected by fixed and float.
ing mines and guarded by dozen sub
marines, carrying German officers ant
sailors.
The Austrian fleet is Centred al
Pola with only few torpedo boats
and destroyers at Cattaro and spalato
Other Austrian warships are in tn
Dalmatia archipelago ON the northeas
coast of the AdrIatfc sea. Naval me,
here do not consider It likely that tn
EAustrtaa 1reet will leave Pola unles
!; I forcsa ess Oh Italian attack.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1915-05-26

miles from southern Italy and her par
ticipation in the operations against
these Turkish positions is expected
One great purpose of Italy in en-
tering the war is to gain possession Of
"unredeemed Italy sweep of Aus
trian territory north or east, near the
head of the Adriatic. This region,
which includes Trent and Triests, is
Italian in all but nationality. The ter
territory in dispute may be defined
roughly as the sections of Austria
south of a line drawn in the Rhaetian
Alps, where Italy, Austria and SwitZer-
land meet, eastward to the 'Carnic
Alps, and thence southward along to
the Italian Alps and again eastward
SO as to include Fiume. This territory
is called Italia Irredtntia (Unredeem-
ed italy, because it once formed part
of the Italian states of the Middle Ages
and because most of the people are
of Italian stock. For the same reason
the Dalmatian islands are considered
to be part of "Unredeemed Italy"
Aside from the Dalmatian islands,
the territory southwest by Italy in
cludes about 5000 square miles, with
more than 100000 inhabitants.
When the European war began
Italy's army was considerably below
the normal peace footing, estimated
at 100000 men. Almost half of these
troops were in Tripoli. Three classes
Of men were called to colors imme-
diately and others were summoned
from time to time until the active,
or first line army numbers more than
100000 men of all arms. The age
limit of a reservist in Italy is 80. Men
between that age and 40 form the ter
ritorial army, consisting of eight
classes amounting to about 100000
second line troops. There also are
about 100000 men trained, but ex-
empt from military service, who in
case Of urgent necessity could be
called to arms. Volunteer corps like
wise could be formed, so that Italys
total war strength, including resources
Of all kinds, is figured at about 4000,-
600 men.
In eight months Italy has spent
Si00,000,000 in military preparations.
Particular attention was paid to artil-
lery and her equipment in this arm is
said to be unexcelled in the worlds
arms.
Italy has powerful fleet Of mod
ern warships. The Duke of the Abruz-
ri, cousin of King Victor Emanuel, who
is the chief naval officer of Italy, re-
Gently assumed command of five dread
naughts, the most powerful squadron
ever assembled under the Italian flag
In addition Italy has eight battleships
Of the predreadnaught type, nine arm
ored cruisers, 13 protected cruisers
and the usual complement Of destroy
ers and torpedo boats. She also has
% submarines.
1taly's population G913) is given
as 35,23S,000. Military or naval SER
vice is compulsory and universal.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1915-05-26
Rock Bridge School.

There will be a six o'clock picnic
at Rock Bridge school on Friday ov-
ening, June 4th. After the picnic a
play "Topsy Turvy. or the Courtship
Of the Deacon" will be given by local
talent free OF charge. Refreshments
will be served by the ladies Of the R.
S. 1. A. for the Improvement Of the
school. The public is cordially invit.
ed to be present. We promise q dea
lightful time to all.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1915-05-26
DEATH or YOUNG LADY.
Miss RameMe Young, Daughter OF Mrs.
Geo. +. Young Died Wednesday,.

Miss Ramelle Young, notice OF
whose critical illness appeared in the
last issue of this paper, failed to re-
spond to medical treatment accorded
her and on Wednesday morning at an
early hour breathed her last. She had
been in declining health ror several
months and her condition had been
critical for several days preceding her
death Blood poisoning had set in
about a week previous to her death so
the end was not unexpected.
The funeral services were held
Thursday afternoon in the Laurens
cemetery, Rev. G. f. Rankin, conduct
ing them. A large number of friends
and relatives followed the body to it's
last resting place Floral tributes
were numerous and beautiful.
The following gentlemen acted as
pail bearers: honorary Col. II. Y.
Simpson. r. f. Fleming, A. C. Todd, M.
H. Hunter, DR.. R. e. Hughes, Dr. w.
d. Ferguson, Maj. w. A. Watts, J. d.
Watts, J. r. Ellis. G. II. Roper, c. D.
Moseley, J. Lee Langston; active-E.
v. Ferguson, Charles Fleming, Boyce
Clardy, Clyde K. Ray, Henry Irby, F..
Fl. Caine, w. G. Lancaster, CLYDE
Franks, Robert Roper, Clarence Nc
Kinney, G. r. Moselev.
Miss Young was young woman of
quiet, even disposition and lovable
character, with peculiar fondncss
for her home from which she was sell
dom absent. She was i'm the 2Gth year
of her age and a consistent member of
the Presbyterian church. She is sur
vived oy her mother and the follow
ing brothers and sister: Stobo J. Young
of Detroit, Mich, G. Dudley Young, of
Gaifney, and Elizabeth Young, of this
city.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1915-05-26
ITALY PREPARED FOR THE WAR

The entrance of Italy into the world
war which began last August increases
! the number of States engaged in the
conflict to II. Italy, allied with Ger
many and Austria Hungary since 1882
In the Triple Alliance, was called on
last summer shortly after the assas-
sination OF the Austrian crown prince,
to support the Germanic empires. She
| declined and there began series of
diplomatic negotiations which soon re-
solved themselves into efforts on the
part of Germany and Austria Hungary
to induce her to remain neutral.
Prince Won Buelow, an astute Ger
man statesman, whose wife is an
Italian woman, was sent to Rome. He
labored indefatigibly for months but
in vain. He offered Italy certain parts
| Of Austrian territory as the price of
neutrality, but her answer always was
ut is not enough" 1t now appears
that Austria did not really believe
Italy would enter the field against
her.
In the meantime there had arisen
in Italy war party led by the or
redientists," which made it's voice
heard in no uncertain terms. Dis
patches from Rome for months past
have indicated that the sentiment for
active participation was stronger by
far than that for continued neutrality.
The cabinet Of Premier Salandra
resigned early in May A wave of
patriotic ferver swept the ountry and
the people were loud in their demands
for a beginning of hostilities Troops
had to be called out to maintain
order. Relatives of King Victor En-,
manuel we're hooted and there was
talk of revolution. The emperor of
Austria-Hungary was burned in eff
figy in Rome and eX-Premier GiOlitti,
leader Of the pacificists, was driven in
to seclusion
These evidences of the popular de-
termination had their effect The an
nouncemcnt that Premier Salandra S
ministry would continue in office
brought instant calm. The Triple AL
lance was denounced by Italy May
4, but even after this diplomatic en-
dcavors were continued, Austria Of
fering Italy further concessions as
late as May 10.
Italys first move on land undoubt-
edly will be against the Austrian from
tier. The mountainous character of
the territory wherein the opposing
armies face each other promises OPP
erations and fighting of the most diff
cult nature. For several weeks past
both the Austro- -Hungarians and the
Italian armies have been fortifying
along the dividing line.
So far as known, the Italian fleet is
mostly in the Adriatic, under the COM
mand Of the Duke of the Abruzzi. It
IS generally believed the fleet will
proceed promptly against the naval
strength df Austria in these waters.
Tbe 'bafaanelles are less than 500
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1915-05-26
Singing Convention Sunday.

There WILL be a singing convention
at Lneas Avenue Church next Sunday,
May SOth, beginning at 10 olock in
the morning. The public is cordially
invited to attend and to bring dinner
and books with them.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1915-05-26
To Give Benefit.

The Junior circle of the Belgian Re-
lief committee has contracted with the
management of the Opera House pic
ture show to divide proceeds OF Thurs
days door receipts. The public is in
yitetf I'd. help in the worthy cause.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1915-05-26
Miss Fra ser Coming.

Miss Mary e. Frayser Of the Home
Economics Extension Department has
been asked to spend two weeks in
June in Laurens county. During this
time number Of short courses in
cooking will be givcn.-School Journ-
al,
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1915-05-26
Made All.State Team.

W. T. Wolff. Of the Shiloh section of
this county. has been selected by
Doc" Presley, the former Virginia
state Lacquer, as one Of the pitchers
on an "All-State" college team. Wolff
has made a great record as a horse
hide finger at Erskine this year,
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1915-05-26
Meeting Of Junior Belgian Relief.

The Junior Belgian Relief circle
Will meet at o'clock this afternoon
ut the home of Miss Laura Barksdale.
All of the members are requested to
attend.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1915-05-26
Hughes-DransOn.

Miss Fay Hughes and MIR. }. A.
Branson, two popular young people
OF the county, were married at the
home Of Mr.. John Branlett, Rev. .. il.
McLin performing the eeTeanahy.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1915-05-26

Harriet II. Sullivan is president OF
the class, Frank p. MCGOWAN is vice
president and Mary D. Sullivan is sec
ors are purple and old gold, the class
flower is the sweet pea and the motto
is mon est viverc, scd VALERIE Vita.
The Washington herald., 1915-11-17
An Investment In Bows,

The people of Washington asked to invest
$4,000 in boys, and as the books will only be
open three days-November y, 20, and Ait is
not surprising that in eagerness to subscribe to
American Boy first preference is already being
manifested The money is to be used in expand
ing and maintaining for a period of three years
the Boy Scout movement in the District. That
the amount will be cheerfuly and promptly con-
tributed there is doubt, for the Boy Scouts, by
frequent demonstrations of their qualities of man
illness and readiness in emergency, long ago con-
verted to the movement the people of Washing
ton, who have always been quick to respond to
the small demands made of them in the past, with
every evidence of willingness to do more when
the opportunity was presented, As matter of
fact, very few public-spirited men have gladly
supported the movement up to the present, but
now that its scope is to be extended an oppor-
The Washington herald., 1915-11-17

tunity is given to all t6 share in the work
The acquaintance of most of the citizens of
Washington with the Boy Scouts has been lin
tied to those public occasions when the lads have
distinguished themselves by useful service. Not
so much is known of what is being accomplished
in the way of retaining boys from evil associa-
tons and directing them to the paths that lead
to real manhood. 1t is for the purpose of ex-
planning this feature of the movement that Mr..
w. J. B. Housman, national field executive of the
Boy Scouts Of America, has come to Washington.
There are I,2oo Scouts in Washington now.
bound together by ties of honor and loyalty. and
it is planned to increase the number to 5000 in
the next three years. 1t has been the experience
of the Scout officials all over the country, when
the raising of funds has been undertaken, to
have more than the required amount contributed
in less than the allotted time, and it is scarcely
to be expected that Washington will require as
long as three days to make its $4,000 investment
in future good citizens.
The Washington herald., 1915-11-17
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The Heralds Amy and Navy Department
Latest and Most Complete News Service and Personnel Published Washington

placed at the head of the Department
he has been expected TO give the name
OF his native State to a new battleship.
In some quarters II is believed that he
may be holding back for one of the new
battle cruisers which IL is expected will
be authorized by the next naval APP
preparation bill. This is one Of the things
which the Secretary refuses TO discuss.
Among the States that will be "candi-
dates for the new battleships are Mary
land. Tennessee, Montana, Washington,
Colorado. South Dakota and North Car
olina. The names OF these States are
now attached to cruisers and the plan
Is to have all of the capital ships named
after States.
The Adjutant General Of the Army yes
terday received a telegram announcing
the departure OF the transport Sheridan
from Manila. The following were the
military passengers on the transport des-
tined for San Francisco
James +. MclndoO Lt Col. Engrs):
Edward B. Winans, jr. CMaj. CavD: Wal
ter NJ. Whitman Capt. o. NJ. c.: AIvan
c. Gillem Capt. 18th CavD; William P
Moffet Capt. eth CavD; Robert H. Lewis
list 1t. +. A.. Seth l.. Weld list Lit p
81; John g. Montgomery list 1t. Cav:
William N. Rucker 0st 1t. ID F. A.:
Frank X. Chaplin ust 1t. 18th Cavl:
Horace NJ. HiCkam DIST 1t 9TH CavD:
Matthew J. Gunner ed 1t 18th inf:
Gilbert p StrelinGer ed 1t inf:
Thoburn X. Brown cd 1t 9TH Cavl: Z.
G. Helmick I'D 1t. +. A.: Bert + Nick
erson 0st 1t. p. 81: Jacob c. johnson
CMaj. l. G. DeptD: Elmer Lindsey MAI.
CavO; Charles z. StOdter Capt eth
Cavo: George B. Comfy Capt CavD:
Richard Furnival Capt. Seth Co, c. A.:
John p. Keller Qst 1t c. A.: Andrew
w. Smith list 1t 18th CavD: Edward
NJ. Zell 0st 1t. It'll CavD: Joseph c.
King DIST 1t. 18th CavD; John W.
Strohm DIST 1t. p. s.; Earle L Hunt
I'D 1t. p. 81; Clarence D. Lang ed 1t
Cav); Frank T. McCabe cd 1t. p So;
II. S. Clarkson ed 1t. I'd F. A.; n. B.
Leininger Netn. 9TH Cav); T36 enlisted
men It'll Regiment L. 5. Cavalry
An expert rifle medal has been awarded
to Hospital Steward Warren A. Strout,
L. S. N. at the Naval DisDensary Wash
ington. Mr.. Strout WAS one of the star
members of the last navy team entered
In the National Rife match. He is a
native of Ohio.
Capt T II. Burton. Third Cavlray,
stationtl at Fort Ontario, reported at the
War Department yesterday. He was
on leave of absence.
The following navy officers reported at
the department yesterday: Capt. c. T.
Plunket. War College, for duty at the
office OF the director of target practice. /
Surgeon RAYMOND Smear. Guatamama on |
leave: Asst. Pasymaster y. G. Bowerind, |
ordered to report to L. S. s. Richmond |
Lieut.. Wentworth II. Osgood, L. S s. |
Eagle, on leave: Chief Pay Clerk r. A. |
Ashton, ordered to report at Port Royal. |
The Washington herald., 1915-11-17
NAVAL ORDERS.
MOVEMENTS nr VESSELS


Celtic sailed for Vera Cruz. Novsrnhsr I5 Chatta-
nUEa allied for BrsmeTtun. NOVEMBER IS Gushing
sailed for Hampton Roads November IS: Dale anil
L. Catur arrived shanghai. NOVEMBER Is DoIhIn
arrived AZ Washington. N0vsnihe- Is. Glacier ar
MOD a. san FnuiScu NoyrlIi,r Is. Iris SliIei for
san blcso. N0vember IS; Jason arrived at Lamtsst
l"n'. NoyUmber 10 Kentucky arrived at Pro
gT'>' November u. Nc-eus sailed f1r Nagssaki
Noyrmber Is: New Jtr-y sailed Of Blnck Island
No'rmt-r IS: Perkins arrived al kry West. Noyrn-
Ter Is RalriGh >JIl,d fur MaEatlSu. November Is;
Rh"ir Island SiiIsy - RlocG Island. Novsmbcr Is:
Sterett arrived a, hey West NoTrmber IS; Virginia
sailed for Block Island Noyrmber Is.
NOTES.
The kanaWIa. now ~ Port Arthur Tex has
been urder,d to TToctr,I [" Hampton Reads
The Perkins. Strrstt. FluS-er. ard Larns1n have
been detailed Temporary duty al the aviation sta
ton at Pensacola. Fla. The Perkins and Stcrett
ar now en- rputc 10 Pensacola ami the FluSser and
Lamson will leave Charleston for that port about
DycrmbeF !.
ORDERS To OFFICERS.
Capt. Benjamin TaTIan. TO home and wait orders
Commander Arthur Macarthur, commissioned from
August Il, 1915
Lieut. Commander y. L. Nichols commissioned
from August T. 1915
Lieut.. b. R Ware. commissioned from August 6
1915
Lisrts. Guuior rradcl u. f. Barley and W. :.
Hogg. C0mmiSsil ned from June s. 1915.
surg. :. e. Abcken commissioned from June L.
1914
surg. Allan stuart to naval recruiting station.
Lowell Mass.
Passed Assistant surg :. L Hcgius To n.v,I
HOSPITAL Las Animas. Colo.
Assistant surg. +. II. Bowman. to marine hrigade
Haiti.
Pay inspector A. F. Huntington commissioned
from September ,, 1915.
Passed Assistant Paymastsr l. d. CoyIe to navy
yard Norfolk. Va.