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Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1915-12-03
CAN'T ELECTRIFY RAILROADS
at Is Technically Practicable But
Financially Impracticablc."

CHICAGO, Dec. 1.-Electrification
of railroads in Chicago as an abate-
ment OF the smoke nuisance Is
technically practicable but financially
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1915-12-03

OF last year, and It IS altogether prob
able the ambition of those interested
viii be realized
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1915-12-03

PORTLAND. ore. Dec. l.-Final:
Syracuse rs, oregon AgBles 0.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1915-01-27
LEADING IN REVIVAL.
DR.. l.. VI. Roper Assisting in Great
Meeting i'm CITY of Baltimore.

Dr.. l.. NJ. Roper, who is well known
IN Laurens county especially, and
throughout this state, has been select
cd by the great revivalist, Dr.. Waston
Bruner to assist in the series of meet :
ings that arc being held in each OF
the twenty-five Baptist churches in
the city of Baltimore. Dr.. Roper has
seen assigned to the First Baptist
church OF that city whore he breaches
"ach morning and to the Eutaw Place
Baptist church, where he breaches
each evening. The selection to take
part in this wonderful revival is a
sgnay honor and will be borne with
success by Dr.. Roper, who is consider
cd among the most eloquent and bril-
liant ministers in the Southern Baptist
church. Ic has many relatives il
I.anrens, the home OF his father, and
many friends who will watch his ,l
fcrts with interest.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1915-01-27
GIRLS VICTORIOUS
IN SUFFRAGE DEBATE
Given Decision in Debate Before Lit.
cry Society Friday at the Graded

Lee and Jackson Day" was celc-
bratcd at the graded school auditorium
Friday afternoon by the members Of
| the high school and literary society.
y program of appropriate rccitations
ana music, besides a debate on woman
suffrage, was rendered. In the debate
on woman suffrage, in which the youn.
ladies upheld their own right to vote
and the young men tried to uphold
their views along opposite lines, .ha
young ladies proved the victors. The
usual roles Of man as guided BY logic
ana facts, and woman by intuition.
were reversed in the debate on this
momentous question. The young Ia :.
dies came prepared with facts and
arguments to uphold their end of the
debate while tho young men devoted
themselves moro to flights Of fancy
than appeals to reason. They were
opposed to woman suffrage but did not
give many reasons why. They lust
felt that way. 1t would hardly be
sale to say which of the young de-
baters had the best paper, all
of them being good. On the
affirmative side werc Misses Ruth
Bagwell, Francis Myers and Mary Sui
livan and on the negative were Paul
Lake, Thornwell Dunlap and Truman
Roper
The following is the entire program
though the approach OF The closing
hour prevented its completion:
Defamation Burgoync's Surrender
Walter Rutledgc.
Essay: Life Of Lee"-Lola McPhail
Declamation-Frank Posey.
Chorus: "Old Black Joe"--Julian Nc
Lcod, Elise Babb, Lois Nelson, Paul
inc Nelson, Rebecca Lake, Martha
Owings, Pack Childress, Harry
Wilkes, James McCravy, accompan-
led by Francis Davis.
Debate: Resolved, That the. Women
OF South Carolina Should be Allowed
to Vote
Recitation: "Stonewall Jacksons
Way'-Margaret Dial
Essay: Life OF Jackson" Ruth Me-
Alistcr.
Current Events-Calvin Tongue.
The meeting was presided over by
Miss Sarah Bolt Miss Dorothy HUI
ncns acted as secretary
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1915-01-27
DIR. LANGSTON LEAVES.
WIN Sail iOr South America from New
York on February 9Th.

Dr. a. B. Langston, the well-known
South American missionary, left Lau-
rcns last week for Client Ky, whe"c
he will join Mrs. Tangston for their
trip to New York, from whence they
will sail On February 9Th, for Rio dc
Janciro, Brazil. DR.. Langston has
been engaged in missionary work in
South America for several years and
on his return will be connected with
the Baptist Theological Seminary, lc
Gated In Rio de Janeiro Hc Is a son
Of Mr.. and Mrs. T. S. Langston of
Madden and has many other relatives
in this county. He Is a most promising
young missionery and his work in the
past has already placed him in the
front rank among the Southern Bap-
tist missionaries.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1915-01-27
WAR NEWS IN BRIEF. ,

Sec Clash Of Huge Masses OF Rus.
slams and TcutOnic Allies before
Many Days-No Important Chang.
eS Yet.
or actual fighting there is little bat
new troops dispositions in various
quarters seem TO indicate THAT great
battles in the European war soon will
be raging again.
This is particularly true in Buko-
wilma where the Austrlans have mass
ed large forces in an endcavor to push
back the Russians, and in the Car
pathian passes, where Petrograd re-
ports the troops Of the dual monarchy
are showing activity
Berlin notes q movement Of Rus
slams in considerable force TO the
north of Warsaw and the German
military critics arc in quandary rs
20 whether this means a manoeuvrc
in new campaign in that district
where previously all Russians at
tempts at an advance hive been re-
pulsed
Nothing definite has been learned
with regard to Germany's claim that
tic British lost cruiser in the sea
fight Sunday.
Russia is said to have sent Servia
additional Cossacks and to have sent
considerable quantities of supplies in
to that kingdom.
Germany has seized all stocks Of
wheat to insure a supply of bread un-
til tho next harvest. Stocks will be
distributed according to population.
The British armored merchant
steamer Viknor has been sunk with
all hands off the Irish coast. The
vessel either foundered or struck n
mine.
A Vienna newspaper declares the
Austro- Hungarian foreign minister
has stated he will refuse territorial
concessions to Italy and Roumania
ever shall such action result in their
entering the war on the side Of the
allies.
lie is stated in London that owing
to reports that GGcrmany is sezine all
food stuffs for mllry use, the Ameri-
"an steamer Wl!helmina, bound from
New York for Germany with food. j.
likely to be stopped by the allies IN :.
less positive guarantee is given that
hor cargo will not reach the German
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1915-01-27
COUNTY DOCTORS NET.
Held Unusually Fine Meeting Monday
and Elected Officers for the Coming

h'fu tHuSuallf flnc Meeting Monday
and Elected Officers for the Coming
Year.
The Laurcns County Medical Asso-
citation held its regular monthly meet
ing here last Monday morning in the
Offices of DR.. c. p. Vincent, Jr. The
meeting was well attended and many
subjects of Importance to the profess
sion were discussed. During the
morniny tho following officers were
elected for the year 1915.-Prcsidcnt
Dr.. w. H. Dial; vice president, d..
6. p. Vincent, Jr., secretary and treas
urer, DR.. j. NJ. Bcarden; reporter, Dr..
G. L. Fenncl The following members
were elected to represent the society
at the state meeting in Grecnwood:
Drs. Ferguson and Bailey, with Drs.
Vincent and Fennel as alternates. At
this meeting the doctors decided that
In the future the meetings will be held
every other month instead of monthly
end in the afternoons at 2:3O.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1915-01-27
OUR SHURT-SIGHTED SOUTH,
wall street journal Says South Gut
ting on Nose to Spite tllc Face.

'"'' '9'iSet ihdi says SoUlH Ut-
ting OIL Nose to spite The Face.
t'rom Wall Street Journal, Dec. 2SD
There is a tremendous moral in a
statement made by the manufacturers
record, OF Baltimore, which the South
should ponder and digest. Railroad
construction in the South, in the wear
now closing, showed the smallest mile
age in the thirty-thrcc years of that
publications. existence, and less than
oAe-half OF the average annual in
crease in that period
In Congress the South is now in
control. Perhaps unconsciously, it has
heen paying off what it chooses to be-
lieve are old scores. To do this. tho
entire raiload industry Of the country
has suffered. But the investment of
new capital in the south has been less
relatively, than elsewhere; and the
loss to business in that section has
been enormous.
This is at q time, moreover when
the cotton crop has failed, not in
quantity or quality, but in market
ability; while Important states have
received another black eve i'm the add
us or resinous products, by the al
les, to the contraband list Rosin is
Il" binder OF shrapnel shells, camphor
IS a constituent OF SmokclesS powder,
and turrcntinc is the only discovered
En&iS for synthetic substitute. These
With the depression OF trade, make the
b'nden hcarvy to bear. But persccu-
ton OF the railroads, for the cheapest
END OF politics. has added immeasura-
bly, TO the paralysis of what once
looked like a promising development,
OF southern resources.
What is at the bottom Of all this?
II IS two-ccnt fare laws, extra crew
laws, mischievous mcddling in tho
place of regulation, trucking to the
labor unons, sacrificing broad inter
ests to the selfish demands of ship
pcrs who demand rates bearing no rc-
lation to the value OF the scrvcc per
formed. These things have fright
cncd capital away. Real estate re-
mains nndeveloped, the industries
Which supply the railroads drift from
bad to worse, ana the last economic
failure is seen in the fact that addi-
tons to taxes already oppressive
yield lower revenue to the rcspcc-
tive states.
There is an old fable Of Acsop which
Congress and the southern legisia-
lures should ponder. 1t tells Of the
dispute between the Sun and the East
Mind as to which could make the trav-
eler remove his cloak. The wind on
II made him draw it closer around
him. Prosperous railroads mean pros
porous business, and larger tax col
lection for public development from
the greatest taxpayers in the country
Here is proposition as simple rs
elementary arithm etc. Can our south
em politicians see it? And, If for
no less selfish reasons, can they see
IT before it inlpresscs itself upon the
mind and pocket OF the voters Of
N0iG?"
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1915-01-27
WILL HOLD SPECIAL MEETING.
Addresses by Prominent Visitors Be-
fore the Society Of Christian En-
1nOynr


fore the Society OF Christian En-
deayOr.
The regular Sunday evening meet
ing Of the Christian ,Endeavors Of the
Presbyterian Church next Sunday
will be devoted to the discussion Of
Foreign Missions. Several addresses
by wellknown people will be given on
this important phase Of church work.
Mrs. Eliza Scaife Of Clinton will adj.
dress the society on the subject MEX
leo" and Mr.. ]. c. Sahadi will give q
lecture on Syria and the Country
Around Jerusalem. These two speak
crs arc particularly nttnd to discuss
these subjects in an entertaining and
instructive manner as their knOWl-
edge is first-hand. In all probability
someone will lecture on China and
Japan. The usual exercises OF tho So
ciety will also be held The public Of
all denominations Is cordially invit-
ed to attend this service, which will
begin at GAS.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1915-01-27
Had Bad Spell.

Mr.. Steve Taylor. who has been
confined to his home for several
months on account of sickness, had
almost recovered, when a few days
ago he was suddenly seized with a
fainting spell and for several DAYS
was very i'll. His friends throughout
Laurens county will be glad to hear
that he Is now very much better.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1915-01-27
JAMES A. CLARDY
TO BE POSTMASTER
Recommended By Congress-
man johnson
HAS NOT BEEN
SENT TO SENATE

aitcr an Exciting Contest for Lau.
rcnS POStnlaStcrShip, Wcll-knowu
Citizen Receives R..,,,no,I,4,,
(,b,nu, ~ nn;,. u,,,,
u,, N'
,., ~ = '9''''' TN"
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The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1915-01-27

Madden, Jan. 1S.-AIrs. John r. Fin
ley took advantage Of one of the pret-
ty days and went up to Laurens to see
her daughter, Mrs. Frank Martin and
incidentally to take in the opening
day Of the Switzer Sale.
Several informal dinners have been
given DR.. Langston before he leaves
Tuesday.
Mrs. Ada Roper was the recent
guest Of her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
George Brown near here.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thad Moore spent the
weekend with her parents near Ra.
bun. Little Miss Lillian Moore was
left with her grandparents for short
visit.
There Is new store constructed by
the Gray brothers of Laurens, at their
farm, just south Of here, that will
doubtless be help to that immediate
neighborhood. The store Is near the
negro church, White Plains.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. Dennie Culbertson
spent Friday with tho family of Mr..
r. s. Langston.
We were grieved to note in the last
issue Of your paper the death of j.
Andy Jones, of Jacks. He was my
fathers friend and the only letter |
ever received from him was during
the last illness of my father and he
used these words II learned to know
and love your father duriny the war
our friendship dates from then. Lau-
Continued on Page Four)
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1915-01-27

IN the surrounding district for Mr. and
Mrs. Atwood Pitts of Brewerton, in
their recent sad bereavement of losing
their bright little daughter, Sarah,
who died as a result of burning ac-
cident at their home there. The child's
dress caught fire as she was playing
around the llreside in the absence of
Ter devoted parents. Before they
could reach her the child was so bad
ly burned that she died from her in
juries few hours later. Little Sarah
was seven years old and was very
clover and winning for a child of her
age. She retained consciousness NJ
to the very last and did not seem to
suffer much pain. The funeral of tho
little girl took place at Friendship
cemetery on January 9th and was at.
tended by large number Of sorrow
ing relatives and friends. Services
We're conducted at the church by Rev.
j. M. Dallas and the loved remains
were interrc in the family plot there.
"he broken-hcarted parents have tie
sympathy of all our people.
Mr.. Clardy of Laurens is at present
on visit to his sister Mrs. Claud
Pinson here.
The picture shows in Katherine Hail
arc being largely patronized by our
towns people with n goodly number
from the lower edge of Laurens coun-
ty in attendance every night The
crowds are so great that It is difficult
to find seats for all the people.
The company's store is preparing to
put on their big mid winter sale about
the end Of this month. This annual
event always attracts big crowd Of
people TO our town.
The many friends Of Mrs. r. S. DIV
er will be glad to learn that she is
recovering from her late sickness and
soon will be able to be around again.
Much sympathy is felt for Mr.. Jas.
Babb who recently lost his wife after
short sickness, borne by her with
Christian resignation. Mrs. Babb was
quiet, nice lady who was greatly be.
loved by her neighbors and friends
Her funeral took place last Tuesday
at Pinchill cemetery, amid many mani
festations OF grief over her early de-
misc.
Young Master Ben Guy who has
been sick with pneumonia for the pas
week, is much better at this writing.
We hope to see Ben around again ar
ter 4 few days.
Much sympathy is felt for Mr. LAa
Freeman whose child is very low
with pneumonia. We trust tho child
may recover.
Mr.. Robert Hughes, who has been
conductor on the Ware Shoals r. r.,
has resigned his position. Mr.. Hughes
Eas been in charge Of the train for
several years and was very popular
with the travelling public who will
miss his ohliging personality yerv
much. We wish him great success in
whatever work he may take up.
Mr.. Clifford Bowie who has been
confined to the house for some time
with sickness is not much better q
this writing. The many friend of this
fine young man hope that he may inn
prove soon.
Rev. Mr.. Connolly the new Mctho-
dist pastor has been introduced to his
work here and has made very fav-
orable impression upon his people. We
wish him much success in his work.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1915-01-27
Changes Stan,I.

}. c. Sahadi who has been conduct
ing a fruit stand in the store-room
next to Minter Company, has moved
his stock into the old postomce
building, where he will conduct his
business on larger scale.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1915-01-27

Mr.. Jack McCravy, who has been in
the Columbia Hospital, has returned
home. His many friends will learn
with delight that he Is steadily i'm
proving.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1915-01-27

Mrs. Stoney, OF Camden, mother Of
Mrs. H. 8. Blackwell, Is visiting Mr..
and Mrs. Blackwell.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1915-01-27

Mr.. Frank McCravy is spending this
week in Columbia in attendance upon
the Internatioal Bible Conference.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1915-01-27

Ware Shoals, Jan. 25.--Mr. Dexter
Elledge our esteemed principal of
schools, has been again able TO take
up his work here after q serious i'll
hess, which lasted for several months.
His many friends are glad to see him
looking so we'll, and wish for him a
happy and successful future.
Much sympathy Is felt in town and
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-05-01
ODD FELLOWS
CELEBRATE 96TH
anniversary

The celebration last night of the
96th anniversary of the Odd Fellows
was an enjoyable occasion. The fol-
lowing program was carried out:
Piano Solo-A Bowl of Pansies,
Miss Mildred Morse.
Welcome and Some Statistics in
Regard to the Odd Fellows-Mrs.
Mcdonald.
Vocal Solo-Kentucky Babe, Mrs.
Thos. Cason.
Remarks on the Work and Pro-
gress of the Rebekahs. Mr.. Pillans.
Piano Duet-Mrs. Webb and Mrs.
Peterman
Vocal Solo-O Kitty, Mrs Cason.
The program was shortened owing
to the non-appearance of some who
had promised to take part.
Reversing the usual order, the
men were put on the refreshment
committee and some one evidently
did his duty for the chicken pillau
coffee, pickles and bread and butter
sandwiches did some one credit 1t
was whispered that woman was
behind the scenes, Mrs. French as
sisting her husband in preparing
the refreshments.
The gentlemen were adopts in
serving and seemed to know Just
how. Uadies whose husbands are
Odd Fellows profit by this informa-
tom
1t is a pleasure to attend enter
tainments given by the Rebekahs
and Odd Fellows GUEST.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-05-01
LAKELAND BUSINESS
COLLEGE CELEBRATES
SECOND anniversary

The Lakeland Business College,
founded in April 1913, celebrated its
anniversary last night, at which
time the college and musical depart
ment gave most pleasing program
witnessed by about 100 persons
Owing to the little space the gen.
eral public could not be invited al
though the leading business men
who did not have special engage
ments, accepted their invitation,
and all enjoyed the short musical
program This was followed by
some remarks of interest to all made
by Prof. Holland, and talk in be-
half of school was given by Rev.
Wear.
The musical talent and attain
ment of tro of small boys deserves
much praise. John Wright's violin
solo. John fIansard's piano solo ana
the duet played by W. r. Ellis and
John llansard.
Miss Barclays announcement Of
her leaving May was much regret
ted by pupils and parents. A token
of their love and appreciation of ner
excellent work was symbolized in
gift to her presented at the close Of
the evening
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-05-01
Majestic Theatre

If a man had an invention he
wanted to keep secret, would he
give it to PATENTED?
Fido, make the ladies remove their
hats.
5 great big feature reels tonight
including a Keystone scream with
Fatty featured, and your last chance
to hear the girl who has pleased
hundreds all this week with nifty
songs. Better come early.
MISS CAROLINE DAVIS
,n select program Your last
chance to hear this talented young
lady.
FATTY'S CHANCE ACQUAINT-
ANCE
keystone scream
: MS DUCKLING
Cicc-t comedy drama
PAT --ANAGAN'S FAMILY
Comedy feature
HIS RETURN
Beautiful drama
THE TARGET OF DESTINY
Comedy drama
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-05-01
Clifford Wilson
Celebrated His 18th Birthday

Clifford Wilson, the bright young
son of Mr.. b. F.. Wilson, celebrated
his 18th birthday last night by en-
PERTAINING few of his friends at a
theater party.
Before going to see the motion pic
lures, delicious refreshments were
served at the home of the host.
Those who enjoyed the occasion
were Florrie Sloan, Helen and Min
ME Skipper, Marjorie Hetherington,
Fred Alexander, Lewis Sneed, Wal
ton Wilson. Mrs. Wilson was as
sisted in chaperoning the party by
Miss Gladys Wilson.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-05-01
.BACCALAUREATE
SERMON WILL Be
PREACHED TOMORROW

The following program will be
rendered at the Auditorium Sunday
morning at which time the bacca-
laureate sermon will be preached:
Prayer-Rev. F. H. Callahan.
Quartette-Messrs. Yoder Wash
burn, Barnes, Williamson.
Scriptural Reading-Rev. Wallace
Wear.
Announcements by the pastors.
Contribution for expenses of grad
yates.
Quartette-Messrs. Yoder Wash
burn, Barnes, Williamson.
Baccalaureate Sermon-Dr. c. o.
Woodward.
Benediction-Dr. j. f. Wray.
Exercises Next Week
Monday, May 3. 1915. at Sis p.
M. in Auditorium. Grammar school
graduation.
Tuesday, May 4, 1915, at S:l5 p.
M, in the Senior
graduation.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-05-01
TWO LAKELAND GIRLS TO BE
MAIDS OF HONOR AT REUNION

According to the long established
custom, and as a tribute to the glor-
ious womanhood of our beloved
Southland. l have this day appointed
the following ladies to honor us by
their presence during the reunion at
Richmond, Va, June list to Bird,
1915:
Mrs. Ada F.. Allen, matron of
honor.
Sponsor-M iss Lucie Belle Taylor,
Tampa.
Maid of Honor-Miss Eva Bryant,
Lakeland.
Maid of IIonor-Miss Louie Lay
ton, Lakeland.
These are descendants of gallant
Confederate soldiers. Comrades, hon
or and respect them as such.
BY order
j. D. ALLEN,
Brigadier General Commanding the
Third Brigade.
J. A. cox,
Adjutant General and Chief of staff.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-05-01
Mrs. Kel'um Entertains

Mrs. j. G. Kellum's house was
the scene of a beautiful party Mon
day afternoon when she entertained
for Mrs. r. R. Sullivan, of Lake
land, Fla, Mrs. J. S. Edwards
house guest.
Four tables of ladies enjoyed the
game of auction The house was a
bower of flowers; sweet peas being
used in the drawing room, DINING
room and study. The score cards
being hand painted in the pastel
shades, the work of the hostess. The
refreshments were delicious, carried
out in the sweetpea tints.
Those present were Mrs. R. r.
Sullivan, Mrs. H. ]. Drane, Lake
land; Mrs. Camp, Ocala; Mrs.
Brown. Mrs Chas. Cay, Mrs. j. s..
Edwards, Mrs. Frank Winthrop.
Mrs. Alex McDougal, Mrs. David
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-05-01

Mr.. and Mrs. Wiley Absalom Jor-
dan announce the engagement and
approaching marriage of their daugh-
ter, Pauline, to Mr.. Cyrus Wells
belong of Lakeland, Florida, the
wedding to take place on the after
noon of Thursday, June the Sd. at
the Second Advent Christian Church.
No cards issued in the city.-Or-
lando Reporter-Star.