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The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1915-03-17
MILLINERY OPENING.
SWitZer Company will Make Special
,DiSnI0y NJ Snrinp Chad, Erij,,,

SWitzer Company will Make Special
Display Of Spring Goods Friday.
The time for the annual spring op-
enings Is here and the first to an
nounce their special display Is Swift
zer Company. Friday OF this week
has been selected by them as the day
for which they have made special pre-
parations for q complete display of
the latest in millinery, and the newest
and nobbiest in ready-to- o-wear. Be
sides these two lines they will have
special displays Of all ladies' wear
ables.
This season their millinery depart
ment will be in charge of Miss Tome
Of Baltimore who has been in the city
for several days getting things ready
for the big day Friday. Miss Tome
comes to Laurcns highly recommends
cd as one Of experience and ability.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1915-03-17
CHICORA GIRLS TO
VISIT CLINTON
To Give Concert Mt ThOrnweN Mem.
orial Chapel Friday Night.

Clinton, s. c., March 15.-The Chi
cora Glcc Club, under the direction of
Mrs. Bellamann, will give musical
concert, Friday evening March the
10Th at eight o'clock, in the Thornwell
Memorial chapel. The people of Clin-
ton Will have the opportunity to hca
once again a large chorus of college
girls who have been working earnest
ly under the direction Of an expert
musician. A complete change in tie
program will be made and much in
tcrest in the concert, especially among
the p. G. boys, is already evident. .
Mrs. Bellamann who has charge of
The musical department Of Chicora
college is to be highly complimented
on the success which the Chicora Glce
Club under her direction has attained.
The musical program rendered at Gin
ton last year was deserving Of much
praise. And already this season the
Chicora club has been enthusiastical-
ly applauded at Clemson College.
The concert at Clinton Friday, March
10Th, will he given for the benefit of
the Athletic Association of the Pres
byterian college. Admission will be
so cents. Tickets are on sale at Dill
lard & billiard and the Clinton Pharm-
acy.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1915-03-17
PENSION LAWS UNCHANGED.
Correction OF General Impression
madc by Chairman OF Pension Com.


Columbia, March 11.AW. II. Ed
wards, Of Chester, member Of the
state pension board, has given ont the
following statement:
From letters to the state pension
board from the county pension boards
and from private individuals, 1t seems
that there IS a widespread misundcr-
standing in regard TO the acts passed
by the last general assembly in re-
gard to pensiohss The law as to
eligibility to pensions was not chang
ed in any particular. The only
change made by the last general as
sembly in regard to pensions was to
add $4,000 to the pension fund, out
Of which must come in round num-
bers $l7,500 for the maintenance Of
the Confederate innrmary. The fund
this year for pensions is $2S2, 400 and
the fund will be thus distributed by
the comptroller general by the di-
rection OF the state pension board.
The pensioners may expect the money
on or about the 18th Of April 1918.
There was absolutely no change made
in the pension law by the last gen
eral assembly.
w. FL Edwards,
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1915-03-17
FINE MEETING EXPECTED.
Christian Endeayor to Have Special
Program Sunday Evening.

Next Sunday nights meeting of the
Christian Endeavor Society Of the
First Presbyterian church at GAS D..
m, bids fair to be one of the most in
tcresting and instructive lately held.
The general public is invited and wei
coined to all the meetings of this
younger peoples society. The general
topic or theme is "Our English BIZ
blc." Talks will be made upon the fol-
lowing and other heads.
'rfe Bible as Book, as a Library"
"rhe Books in our Bible, by whom
selected and why"
"The Different Versions. Merits
and dcmerits."
"The Works Of ST. Luke and Some
thing Of Their Author"
What is the best Way to Study the
Biblo
"Favorite Books and their Lessons
for us. Psalms, Corinthians, James,
Esther"
"'rhe Best Short Story in all Lit
crature."
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1915-03-17
First Bloom OF the Season.

The first English pea bloom OF tho
season has made its appearance and
Mrs. G. NJ. Clarke carries off the hon
ors as being the grower OF it. The
bloom was found in her garden yes
terday morning and was sent to the
garden editor OF The Advertiser for
his inspection. SO far as the afore-
said garden editor Is able to find out,
this Is the first English pea bloom to
appear in this vicinity.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1915-03-17
COTTON FIRE MONDAY.
About Forty Bales OF Cotton Damaged
by BlaZc on Ware House Platform.

About forty bales OF cotton were
damaged by fire on the platform Of the
Farmers Ware House Company Mon
day afternoon. The blaze was OF un-
known origin. but is supposed to have
been spread from fire started by some
children playing in the grass nearby.
The fire department. got on the scene
in a few minutes after the alarm was
sounded and by prompt action kept
the blaze from travelling further. The
usual percentage of insurance was
carried on the cotton.
The department was called out the
same day to eXtinguish small blaze
in the home of Mrs. Geo. Young, or
North Harper street There was very
little damage done there.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1915-03-17
Loses His Position.

Mr.. w. b. Clark has lost his posi-
ton az city mail carrier, his services
ending today. His successor Is yet
to be named Mr. Clark has many
friends in the city, especially on the
route which ho has served for the
past eight years, who hope he can. be
re-instated. The charge against him
was political activity Greenwood
Journal
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1915-03-17
LETTER FROM MR. WATTS.
Gives Outline OF Demonstration Work
AmnMp the Farmers.

Among the Farmers.
NThe Advertiser has received from
John D. w. Watts, County Dcmonstra
tion agent, the following letter which
explains itself:
Editor The Advertiser:
Our effort in agriculture Is to get a
thoroughly pulverized, well drained
seed bed. Use best variety Of seed.
Give rows and the plants in the rows
space suited to>the plant, the soil and
the climate and use intensive tillage
during the growing period OF the crop.
Increase the farm stock to the ex-
tent OF utilizing all the waste product
end idle lands on the farm. Produce
all the feed required for the men and
animals on the farm. Keep an account
Of each farm produce in order to know
the gain or loss that arises.
f John d. w. Watts.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1915-03-17
IMPORTANT MEETINGS.

Rev. j. l.. Harley will Conduct Spc.
cinl Meetings here Next Sunday and
Monday.
Rev j. L.. Harley, Of Spartanburg,
superintendent of the Anti-Saloon
League OF this state, was in Laurcns
yesterday and while here made pre-
parations for holding several import
ant prohibition meetings next Sunday
and Monday. The first meeting will
be a special session for the men to
be held in the Court House Sunday
afternoon at $3.50 o'clock. The next
will be union services OF all church
es Of the icty which will be held in
the First Baptist Church Sunday ev-
ening at 1880. On Monday special
meeting Of all Of the prohbitioniSts
OF the county will be held in the
court house at II A. NJ. This last
meeting is for the purpose Of organ
izing for strong campaign for push
ing the cause Of prohibition In this
county. Mr.. Harley is a speaker o.
great power and those who come to
hear him will be certain Of interest
ing and instructive talks.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1915-03-17
Escaped from Jail.

V. A. Ross, who plead guilty in gen.
eral sessions court last week to tho
charge OF non-suppOrt Of his family
and given sentence OF one year, es-
capped from the jail Wednesday night.
He had been sent down to get an ARM
fu. of wood, when he decided to make
his getaway. At last reports, he had
not been captured.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1915-03-17
ENGLAND DECLARES
GERMAN BLOCKADE
Announces Stopping Trade
to and From Germany
BLOCkAD ORDER
SIGNED BY KING

Announces Definite Terms Under
Which She Expects to Hold Ship
ping Away from Ncighbor. Will
Pay for Goods Seized UmLeSs Con-
traband. Austria and Turkey Not
Affected.
London, March 15.-Great Britain
made known to the world today in a
formal proclamation signed in coun-
Gil by the king and issued from Buck
ingham palace, how she proposes to
cover the arteries o" sea commerce to
and from Germany during the war.
The term BLOCKADE Is not used.
and no prohibited area is defined.
Nevertheless, the text of the order
makes plain England's purpose to pre-
vent commodities Of any kind from
reaching or leaving Germany during
the war
British officials tonight frankly
called the movement a blockade. tho
foreign Office describing it as an ef-
rcctivc blockade, differing from the
effective blockadcs Of history only in
that the property seized will not be
confiscatcd outright, but sold, tho
proceeds eventually going to the own
ers.
The last clause Of the proclamation
contains the proposal most interest
ing to neutrals This is a fat agree
mcnt to life the BLOCKADE" in case
any nation will certify that the ships
Lying it's flag shall not carry goods to
Germany or goods originating therein
or goods belonging to the subjects q
the German empire. 1t is notable thar
the order declares no intention to capa
turc ships proceeding to and from tho
countries of Gcrmany's allies, Aus
tria and Turkey, the reason being, no
doubt, that the measure is avowcdly
a rcprisaN against Germany's subma-
rinc warfare. l
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1915-03-17
store Burned at BarkslaIe.

The store Of Mr. J. A. Todd, az
Barksdalc Station. was completely de-
strOyed about two o'clock Yesterday
morning. The loss was about 81 900
with insurance Of $500 The cause op
the fire is unknown. The friends OF
Mr.. Todd sympathizc with him in his
loss.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1915-03-17
CHAIRMAN OF BOARD.
Scarborough Eclcctcd to Head Asylum
Board OF Regents

DOt'u VI htSculSs
Columbia, March 11.--Robert b.
Scarborough Of Conway was elected
chairman Of the board Of regents OF
the State Hospital for the Insane at
the organization meeting Of the new
board held in the governors office.
The members discussed the plans for
improving conditions at the hospital
under the reorganization act. A Sec
ond meeting will be held this morning
at the asylum, The board will inspect
all Of the buildings.
Members of the board present yes
terday were: r. B. Scarborough
Conway; j. G. Shrine Of Grcenville; c.
Fred Williams, NJ d., of Columbia :;
S. G. Baker, NJ, d., Of Sumter and B.
w. 'Segars Of Lee county.
Gov. Manning was present at the
meeting and discussed the reorganiZa-
ton plan with the memoirs. No an
nouncement Of policy will be made at
the present
Robert Bcthea Scarborough, who
heads the new asylum board was born
in 1861 at Chesterfield, was educated
at Mullins academy in Marion county,
ard in 1896 was elected State senator
from. the county Of Horny, in which he
has resided from early manhood AS
president pro temporc of the senate,
he succeeded in 1899 to the office Of
lieutenant governor, by reason Of the
death of Gov. Ellerbe. He was elected
member Of congress from the Sixth
district Of South Carolina in 1900. Mr..
Scarborough is a lawyer, and as such,
has Dracticed at the bar Of Conway
since 1891.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1915-03-17
Teachers Met saturday.

The monthly meeting OF the county
teachers association was held in the
graded school auditorium Saturday
morning. The meeting was a very
interesting and helpful one. Among
other things done, the teachers went
on record as favoring the adoption
of compulsory school attendance in
this county.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1915-03-17
COURT ADJOURNED FRIDAY
After Busy Week General Sessions
Court Comes to Close.

Court Comes to Close.
After a very busy week, in which
much business was transacted, the
court Of general sessions adjourned
Friday evening. The following cases
were tried the latter part Of the week:
James II. Jennings, charged with
seduction, was found guilty.
Charlie Chapel, house breaking
and larceny, guilty.
John Wallace, house breaking and
larceny, not guilty.
Herbert Sullivan, same charge, not
guilty.
Geo NJ Davis, the prominent Jacks
township farmer charged with the
murder of Donnie Moore, colored, was
found not guilty.
George Forgy, guilty Of murder and
recommended 70 the mercy OF the
court
John Gillian, guilty Of assault and
battery with intent to kill
Wash Owens, guilty Of aiding pris-
oncrs to escape.
''h '"o>o'''' 'o'''l''e" o' as
gu" '"''o' ""' '"' s'"s con
."p0'
Lclias Vance, convicted OF assault
and battery with intent to kill.
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10 get proper Witnesses. lhcy have
hcch summoned Dnt are IN North
I"roliha ana ialicd 10 appear ana we
recommend that said bill be carried
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1915-03-17
Member state Pension Board
BANQUET BY MasOns.

Rising Sun Chapter, r. A. NJ. held
largely attended and unusually en-
joyable meeting Friday night. when
ten candidates were received into the
chapter, Geo. T. Bryan, Deputy Grand
High Priest, being present to assist in
the ceremonies. After the meeting,
the members enjoyed a delightful ban
quet.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1915-03-17
Contest at Trinity-Ridge.

test to select contestants for the coun-
ty fair will be held at the Trinity
Ridge school house Friday evening,
March 26th, beginning at o'clock.
The public Is invited to attend.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1915-03-17
DnYs New MAXWELL.

Among the recent sales made by the
Laurens Motor Car Company was a
Maxwell roadster to Mr.. "Tuck"
Brooks, of the Eden section. An older
Model Maxwell was taken in the trade.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1915-03-17
Card of Thanks.
j. w. Wells,
Foreman.

Mrs. j. r. Boyd, son, and daughters
wish to thank their numerocs friends
and neighbors for their many kind
nesses during the illness and death OF
husband and father.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1915-03-17
NEW CITY COUNCIL
SWORN IN MONDAY
Power Contract to be Test.
ed by Council
OFFICERS ELECTED
FOR COMING YEAR
All Former Officers and Employees Of
tho City Reelected Except Super
intendent Of Power House, whose
Position Is Combined with Another.

Position Is Combined with Another.
The newly elected city mayor and
council were sworn into office Mon
day night and began their two-year
terms Immediately. Work Of consid-
cradle moment was gone into and
some important matters carried over
to later meetings. The election of
officers and the disposition OF the
light and power question for the next
two years occupied most of the time
Of the meeting.
The Light and Power Contract.
A resolution was passed and, it is
understood unanimously adopted,
calling for bids to furnish electric
power to the city for the next two
years. AS the Reedy River Power
Company has contract to furnish
the city with current for several years
hence, this resolution is understood
to bc a notice OF cancellation. The
matter was to have been thrashed out
at a meeting last night, after this pa
per went to press. The resolution
adopted by the council Is as follows:
Notice is hereby given that pursu-
ant to a resolution Of the City Coun-
Gil of the City of Laurens adopted on
the 18th day Of March, 1915, bids will
be received by said city council for
the furnishing of electric current
needed by the city Of Laurens for the
purpose Of lighting the street and
public places of the said city and furn-
ishing light and power to the inhabi-
tants thereof. You are hereby nvit-
cd to attend meeting Of the City
Council Of the said city to be held at
the City Hall on the 10th day OF
March, 1915, at o'clock, p. NJ, and
to submit bids for the furnishing of
such current to the city for period
Of two years, next ensuing, the city
rcserving the right to reject any and
all bids"
Opera House.
The council also took up the matter
Of the contract for the opera house
for the next two years. 1t was decid-
ed to advertise for bids to be opened
March Goth. Bids are to be submit
ted both on the basis Of a fat rental
and also with light and fuel furnished.
The bidder will have to furnish
surety to guarantee fulillmcnt Of the
contract. The advertisement Of this
action will be found in another sec
tion Of this paper.
Election Of Employees.
In the election OF officers and en-
ployecs, ". II. Kitchens was reelected
city clerk w. S. Bagwcll chief Of po-
lice and J. T. Langston. health Of
tlccr, All present police officers were
reelected. The position Of supcrin-
tcndcnt OF the electric light and wa
ter plant held by II. l.. Blount, was
done away with aud this job com
bincd with that of meter reader. ]. F..
Philpot Was elected to the place at
salary Of SIS per month. r. e.
Babb, Esq, was reelected city attor-
ney.
1t Is understood that there were a
number OF applicants for all the plac-
es to he filed.
1t is understood that other matters
OF minor Importance were attended to.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1915-03-17
WARE SHOALS ITEMS.

Entertainment for BcLgium Relief.
| Monument Crested to Founders of
Friendship Church.
| Ware Shoals March l3.-An enter
| tanment was held here in Katherine
| Hall on last Friday night in aid Of the
Belgium Rcliof Fund and was a great
success. The event was in charge
| Mrs. J. NJ. Dallas and a committee Of
young ladies and was attended by a
large crowd Of our citizens who took
| this way OF expressing their sympathy
with that grief stricken country and
people. The evening was spent i'm a
most delightful way with games, songs.
and varied list Of amuscments which
the young people took thorough adj
vantage Of. \ large sum OF money was
collected wich will be forwarded to
the headquarters Of the fund in New
York.
beautiful regal blue monument
has been erected in Friendship Pres
byterian church in honor Of the men
and women who organized the con
gregation in the year 1920. The monu
mcnt is a work Of art and reflects
great credit on the church, and the
artist Mr.. E. lG Pitts Of Brcwerton.
the sculptor. On the fourth Sunday
in March it was exposed to the view
Of the congregation who were much
pleased by the artistic design and the
general excellence of the work. Rev.
J. NJ. Dallas the designer, expressed
himself as very well pleased by the
manner in which the design had been
executed. The inscription on the mon
umcnt is as follows:
Erected in honor
OF
The Christian men and women
Who organized
Friendship Presbyterian Church,
A. d. 1920
;. And all the faithful people, ~.
Who since the founding Of Zion,
Have kept the Gospel light
Burning in this sacred place.
Much sorrow was expressed in our
village when it became known that
Mrs. Earl Ellcdge of Boyds Mill had
passed away during the evening of
Thursday, March 18th after long and
severe sickness which was borne with
beautiful Christian resignation. Mrs
Ellidgc was a young woman who was
greatly beloved by a large circle OF
friends for her fine, charming person
ality and will be greatly missed by all
who had the honor Of her acQuaint-
ancc. Before marriage she was Miss
Lily Dodson Of Donalds in which vii
lasc she was we'll known and cs-
tecmcd. The funeral Of the deceased
lady took place at noon Friday at
Quaker church cemetery and was at
tended by large concourse OF sor-
rowing relatives and friends. Funeral
services were conducted at the church
and grave by the young lady's pastor.
Rev. j. NJ. Dallas. Much sympathy is |
felt for her husband, and also for her
father, brother and sisters, OF the old
homo in Donalds.
Mrs. Claud Pinson, one OF our poD-
ular young matrons IS at present or
visit to her parents in I.aurenS.
Gus esteemed postmaster Mr.. ]. l.. |
Young has been enjoying a visit from
his brother Thomas, who was once ono
Of our citizens.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1915-12-02
History That Is Not Taught.
From the Worlds Work.

IN vivian .
In the var Of 1872, although we had
nearly 10 times as many men under
arms at one time or another as those
opposed to us, we achieved only one
success on and and that was after the
war had ciosed-and we had the hu-
initiation of seeing the capital burned
by a small invading force.
In the Mexican war our forces were
successful. but more because Of the
enemy's than of our strength
Few enemies would allow a little army
in hostile territory to await reinforce
ments unInolested. as General Scott
was allowed to do at Puebla: or per-
nit us to train our troops as Genera
Taylor for eight months trained the
volunteers who won the battle of Buena
Vista.
General Upton, in his Military Pol
icy Of the United States" says that the
failure TO subdue the rebellion in 1851
was due to "our total want OF military
organization n preparation" In his
opinion the last three costly and
bloody years Of the civil war were
needless" And General Upton's deduc-
ton We're approved by no less an au-
thority than General Sherman.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1915-12-02

drive. In a moment, l recognized
Swain, and quickened my steps.
You made good time" l said.
Yes, Sir; l was fortunate in catch
ing an express and not having to wait
for the trolley"
"We'd better go into the house."
added. Il have a message for you
a confidential message
He glanced at me quickly, but fol-
owed silently, as / led the way into
Godfrey's study and carefully closed
the door.
Sit down." 1 said, and 1 sat down
myself and looked at him.
l had always thought Swain a
handsome, thoroughbred looking fell
low; and [ saw that, in the past few
months, he had grown more thor
oughbred looking than ever. His face
was thinner than when he had first
gone to work for US, there was a new
line between his eyebrows, and the
set Of his lips told Of battles fought
and won. A ear ago., it had seemed
natural to call him Freddie, but no one
would think Of doing so now. His
fathers creditors had not attempted
to take from him his wardrobe--a
costly and extensive one-so that he
was dressed as carefully. if not
quite as fashionably, as ever,
IN a way that suggested a
young millionaire, rather than a $15-a-
week clerk. AT this moment, his face
was clouded, and he drummed the arm
of his chair with nervous fingers. Then
he shifted uneasily under my gaze,
which was, perhaps, more earnest than
l realized.
You said you had a message for me,
sir he reminded me.
Yes" said. Have o ever been
out this way b%efore?"
Yes. 1 have peer out this way a
number of tines"
You know this place. them"
Il have heard it mentioned, but I
have never been here before"
DO You know whose place that is
next door to us?"
fes.m and his voice sank to a lower
key. 1T belongs to Warrington
Vaughan"
And YOU know him."
AT one time. l knew him quite we'll,
sir" and his voice was still lower.
mo doubt" I went on, more and
more interested. you also knew his
very fascinating daughter"
A wave Of color cri1nsoned his face.
Why are you asking me these ques-
tons. Mr.. LESTER" he demanded.
Because" 1 said. the message I
v is from hat young lady, and is
for a man named Frederic SWAIN"
He was on his feet, staring at me,
ana all the blood was gon from his
cheeks.
"A message." he cried. "Erom her!
From Marjorie! What is it. Mr.. Les
ter? For Gods sake :"
Here it is / said, and handed him
the letter.
He seized it, took one look at the adj
dress. then turned away to the win
dow and ripped the envelope open. He
unfolded the sheet of paper it con-
famed ana 90 his owns ron olNr,r ~
his face grew whittier still. At last he
raised his Eyes and stared at me with
the look of a man who felt the world
lettering abou. him.