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Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1916-10-24
MAR nf Riuers

One curious fact may be noted in
passing: This war is war of rivers.
The important battles on the western
front have all been connected with
some river, namely. the Marine, Aisne,
Meuse and Somme. On the eastern
front great conflicts have taken place
on the yistula. Dvina. Pruth. Dniester,
Bug. Styr and Lipa rivers. while the
river Tigris was the scene of the Brit
ish disaster before Kut-El-Amara.-
Literary Digest
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1916-10-24

it out in his hands. His face was
grave, as his eyes scarched the printed
lines.
Tis the great seal of France he
said soberly. looking about at the faces
surrounding him, 'and the signature
of the governor. How came it here?''
by my hand" returned La Forest
proudly. you know Monsieur
Francois la Forest"
sAy. l know you. ever follower Of
La Sale. and friend OF Frontenac
Twas through his influence you got
this. IT'S little use for us to quarrel.
NJ Cassion-the order is genuine"
Mon Dieu. care not for such an
order; it does not supersede my com
mission; outrank this De Tonty."
Hush. dc not play the fool"
Better the fool than the coward
wait said La Forest sharply. 1.-The
matter is not ended. You are Fran
co.'s Cassion of Quebec?"
major of infantry. commissaire of
the Governor La Barre"
tcO tlIc lllIco ICSlu III luiS
arrest you by kings order for trea-
son to France. and mutilation of off
cial records Here is the warrant. NJ.
de Baugis, and your orders to convey
the prisoner to Quebec for trial"
Cassion's face went white, and he
struggled madly for breath. De Bau-
gis grasped the paper, so startled at
this new development as to be in
capable of comprehension.
Under arrest? For what, monsieur?
Treason. and mutilation of official rec
ords? What does it mean?"
''This-the man knows, and will not
deny the charge. False testimony
sworn to. and signed by this Francois
Cassion, charged Captain la Chesnayne
with cowardice and treason. In con-
sequence the latter was broken of his
command, and his estates forfeited to
the crown. Later, through the efforts
of Frontenac, the king was convinced
Of injustice, and the estates were re-
stored by royal order. This order
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1916-10-24
Something New Please.

Can you bear it if 1 tell you some
thing serious?" ventured the young
husband.
"Yes; don't keep anything from
me-" gasped the bride.
Remember. this does not mean that
my love for you is growing less"
Don't break my heart. What is ii?'
"Well, my dear. I'm getting tired of
angel food every day for dinner. Would
it be too much TO ask you to have
liver and onions?"
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1916-10-24
Findinq Out THINGS.

man of an inquir!ng turn of mind
thrust his finger into a herse's mouth
to see how many teeth it had and the
horse closed its mouth to see how
many fingers the man had.
The curiosity of each was fully sat
isfied
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1916-10-24
Not Winners.

what" queried the very young
man. do you think of the men who
honestly tell US of our faults?" "Oh. =
replied the sage, they usually mean
well. but always RUIZ behind their
ticket at the polls"
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1916-10-24
Fish Need the Food.

''Why are we admonished to cast our
bread upon the waters?' asked the
teacher of the juvenile Sunday school
class.
e" Cause the fish have to be fed"
replied a small pupil.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1916-10-24
To nrnn Medicine.

Shake the bottle so as to moisten
the cork. With the wet end of the
cork moisten the edges of the mouth
of the bottle, then, holding the cork
under the mouth. let the fluid pass
over the cork in dropping.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1916-10-24
ProperIy Protected.

children, why did Ajax defy the
lightning?"
Il guess. teacher, it was because
he had on his new rubber boots"
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1916-10-24

0~o" or the Great Rock.
49, SAL ana reach the river below for
tss,. IL IS the custom, and, no doubt,
,S,,. ue'lS know, and will wait their
IT. They urge the laggards now"
,, - lay and watched them. his hand
h,s So mine. Those warriors who
Es,' een .ylng prone rose to their
a, - aud. weapons in hand. crouched
NJ - 'p.'As; the chiefs scattered, care
10, " Neep concealed behind cover.
us7, sound reached us, every move
s.s-1 A., u'lSeless. the orders conveyed by
" Sc o. the hand. D'Artigny pressed
lei Y u will come soon," he contin-
h -s lips at my ear. land I must
a. ,o below to take the lead. You
i \, 's''e Us best here. Adele; there
ssya N NE, spot if you lie low. You
W, Oh Of cloth-a handkerchief"
~ monsieur"
!oo =. eu watch the fort gates. and IL
ee - y Them open drop the cloth over
&c OF the rock there in signal.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1916-10-24
Neal Brown IA. Pradt c. S. GiIber
ABSTRACTS

We have the only abstract OF Mara
thon county. We have thorough!
qualified abstractor, and make alb
stracts at reasonable prices. We are
responsible for all abstracts made by
US and guarantee that they show the
condition of the title properly ss il
appears on record.
An abstract of title is useful L yor
desire to sell or mortgage your prop
erty, and is very valuable in ascertain
ing defects in your title that can be
easily remedied, and yet might be sui
flcient to spoil sale. If you desire
an abstract of the title to your prop
erty, call and see US.
Wausau Law & Land Association
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1916-10-24
A Cood Man

Put an end once for all to this
discussion of what good man should
be and be one.-Marcus Aurelius.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1916-10-24
Optimistic Thought.

He that acquires no fame win sui.
fer no persecution
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1916-03-01
COURT OF GENERAL SESSIONS
CONYENES ON MARCH 10TH
No Cases of Unusual Interest, Though
There are Four Murder Trials and
Many Of Minor Importance

The March term of the Court Of
General Sessions, with Judge John
S. Wilson presiding, will commence
on Monday the 18th. There are many
cases on the docket, the most import
ant of them being several trials for
murder. w. G. and John Martin of
Waterloo will be arraigncd on mur-
der charge; Stobo Bailey, charged
with killing Ran Barksdalc's wife q
short time ago, will be up for murder.
One prisoner charged with killing es-
capped FROM the Jail a short time ago
and If recaptured will be up on a
similar charge and Jim Austin. re-
Gently brought back from Georgia af-
ter lodging the officers for fourteen
years, will be tried for murder. In
addition to these there are many 9TH
or cases on the criminal docket of less
Importance.
Tho following are the grand jurors
for this year:
j. II. Nesbett, e. F., Fincher, J. e.
Farrow, j. B. Owings. w. ]. Fleming,
w. s. Hatton, j. e. Campbell, j. Wal
ter Moore, John II. Culbertson, w. e.
Griffin, A. l.. Nabors, e. A. Adams, w.
E. Pitts, e. H. Moore, NJ w. Gray, r.
J. Cooper, G. C. Young. John II. Nance.
The petit jury for the Spring Term
follows:
Laurens-T. e. Babb, w. e. Burns,
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1916-03-01
TnylOr.GOOlMin

A wedding that was q great surprise
TO their many friends and of general
interest throughout the county was
that Of Mrs. Annie Taylor and Mr.. Earl
Goodwin, which tOow place at the
home Of Mr.. Jeff Sexton yesterday at
2 o'clock. The ceremony was per-
formed by Rev. ]. A. Brock Of the Sec
ond Baptist church and was Of impress
sivo simplicity. 0m!y o few OF the
members Of the two families were
present for the occasion. Tho bride
is the widow OF tho late Mr.. Steve Tay-
lor and Is woman Of many admirable
traits and possessing many friends.
The groom is n young planter OF tho
county, is son OF Mr.. o. p. Goodwin,
senator from this county, and has
host OF warm friends who are congrat-
nlating him.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1916-03-01
PLANS REVOLUTION.
Gen. Felix Diaz Headed for Mexico to
Start Something.

'N'. SiiN H"" hcuucU lOr .ucNlcO 10
Start Something.
Washington. Feb. Connrma-
ton of reports that Gen. Felix Diax
had left the United States for Mexico
to start new revolution was received
today at the department OF Justice
from several quarters.
Diaz had been watched for several
months by department OF jsuticc
agents because of suspected activities
III violation Of American neutrality.
Apparently he has left the United
states for Mexico with the intention OF
launching a new revolution against the
Carranza de factO government. Infor-
nation reaching officials here indi-
Gates that he hopes to organize and
lead the troops Of his native state,
OaXaca. and such forces in Southern
Mexico as he can gather about him.
Gen. Diaz left New Orleans Friday
for Havana, where several Mcxicans
whose names have been associated
with his in reports OF revolutionary
movement, were understood to be
awaiting him.
Although Diaz eluded the federal
agents detailed to watch him, depart
ment Of justice officials said tonight
that since no evidence warranting his
arrest has been found, nothing prob
ably could have been done to detain
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1916-03-01
New Farm DemonstratOr.

Mr.. Percy Moore, graduate Of
Clemson College and n former resident
OF Greenville county, has been named
as demonstrating agent for this coun-
ty and has already entered upon his
duties. Those who read Mr. w. w.
Longs letter in tho last issue Of The
Advertiser must naturally conclude
that Mr.. Moore is well fitted for the
place. He has moved his family TO
the city, to which he is cordially well
coined.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1916-03-01
ANOTHER LYNCHBD
BY GEORGIA MOB
Taken From Cartersyllle jail and
Slain. Accused of tSsnuIt.


Cartersville, Ga, Feb. 25.-Jesse
McCorkle, a negro about 80 years old.
was taken from Jail here early today
by mob Of some 40 or SO men and
boys and hanged to a tree in front of
the city hall. His body was ridded
with bullets.
me negro was arrested last night
charged with having broken into the
nome OF woman near here and at
tacked her. He was caught, still
bleeding from wound in the wrist
"here the woman had shot him and
III possession Of her pistol which he
had taken from her in scunle.
lhfeats were made then to lynch the
negro, but Sheriff w. w. Callaway
ana Il. a. Hicks, deputy sheriff, who
lea the posse that caught the negro,
succeeded in taking him to Jail.
Ihe sheriff left the negro in charge
or 1. 0. Roberts, night taller here.
About 4 o'clock this morning n mob
went to the Jail and several men in
advance called Roberts. He said later
that he thought a city policeman
wanted to put prisoner in iail.
when he opened the door several men
scized him and tok his keys. others
rushed In and got the negro. The
iloD then went to the city hall near
the centre Of town and hanged the
negro to a tree. a volley of shots
then were fired at his swinging body
Shcriff Galloway said today he was
aroused by the shots and hastcned
from his home, where he had gone
from the Jail
i got there in - minutes, | guess /"
he said. by that time the crowd had
gone and and other people attracted
by the shooting found the negro's BODY
hanging on the tree"
There was no more disorder.
Inc ncgro's victim, woman of
about 3S years, and her five small
children were the only persons in her
nome last night when the attack was
made. Her husband is in South Caro-
lima, where she was TO have ioined
nm In few days. AS the negro broke
into her house she fired at him with
pistol and hit his right wright. The
wound, however, did not stop tho ne
gro, who rushed in and overpowered
her. Later the negro left, taking the
pistol with him, and the woman and
her children succeeded in arousing
hclghDors. The woman was placed in
care Of a physician who said her con
dition was serious.
The negro was tried some time ago
Sheriff Callaway said, on charges OF
assault In another case, hut a mistrial
resulted.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1916-03-01
WERE CITY POLICE
NOW COUNTY DEPUTIES
Sheriff Watts Takes Action I'm Predic-
ament Facing CITY of Laurens.

Sherln watts Takes Action In Predic-
ament Facing City of Laurens.
Acting in accord with Mayor Babb,
Sheriff Watts yesterday afternoon took
over the police power Of the city by
swearing in all the city policemen as
county deputies. This was done SO
that there would be no doubt as to
police surveillance Of the city during
the interval necessary to secure new
charter. 1t is understood that the
salaries OF the policemen will be paid
by the rcjunivatcd city government
after another charter Is secured. The
officers will continue to preserve the
peace OF the city as if nothing unto
ward had happened.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1916-03-01

that he had restored stable Central
Government. Carranza, however, Is
preparing to use his forces 10 cstab-
lish his government there, and tho
states army is said to be preparing
to resist. 1t is toward this nucleus
or organized resistance that Diaz Is
said to be moving, accompanied by
Lee Christmas, an American, widely
known throughout Central America
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1916-03-01
WILLING TO PERMIT
DYESTUFFS TO PASS
British Government Agrees to ALLOW
Two CargOes to Come From Rotter-
dam to America.

~ ''i'h "o'ciHHlcHJ agrees 10 AilOW
Two Cargoes to Come From Rottcr-
dam to America.
Washington, Feb. 2S.-Great Britain
will permit the shipment OF two car
goes Of dyestuffs, valued at $5, 900 900,
from Rotterdam to the United States,
Ambassador Page at London has ad-
vised the state department, and off,
cials here are hopeful that Germany
will make an exception to it's embargo
by granting permission for their ex-
portation.
Ambassador Page said that the
British foreign office had given him
assurances that the cargoes would not
be interfercd with.
Negotiations with Germany for re-
lease Of dyestuffs have failed hereto
fore because Germany demanded in
exchange various commodities barred
by the British orders in council. The
negotiations be resumed immcdi-
atcly through Ambassador Gerard at
Berlin.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1916-03-01
pOOle.LOInay,

The following from The Atlanta
journal will be of interest to the many
friends OF Miss Poole here:
Mr.. and Mrs. Crawford Clapp an
nounce the engagement OF their
daughter, Annie Lucille Poole, to Mr..
William Arnold LomaX, Of Greenwood.
The wedding to take place at high
noon Saturday, April Sth, at Clinton.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1916-03-01
U. ID. c. Meeting.

The j. b. Kershaw Chapter, U. d. c.,
will meet with Mrs. Crcswell Fleming
on Monday afternoon, March 9Th, at
1880 o'clock. All members are urged
to be present.
Mrs j. Robt. Eichelbcrger,
Sccy
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1916-03-01
9 8 81 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8
Local and Personal Mention.
8 8 8 s 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8

Mr.. ]. f. Nelson, of Waterloo, was a
visitor in the city Friday.
w. w. Harris, of Clinton, was a visi-
tor in the city Friday.
Mr.. Paul Cooper spent the wcek-cn
in Chester with relatives.
Mr.. Hugh Aiken has returned to
Davidson college after spending some
time with home folks here.
Mr.. It. H. Carter of Waterloo was
among the visitors here for the day
yesterday.
Mr.. Hairy Thames has returned to
Charleston after visit Of several days
with Dr. and Mrs. H. *. Aiken.
Mrs. J. II. Phnney, Of Clinton, visit
ed her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Il. d.
Lake Friday
l.. f. McSwain, of Clinton, candi-
date for county treasurer, was in the
city Friday.
Mr.. G. M. Harlan, of Lanford Station,
was among the business visitors to the
city Friday.
Messrs J. N. Wilson and Tillman
Hughes, Of Gray Court were in the city
on business Friday.
Mrs. John Bale and child, OF Hen
Jacksonville. are visiting relatives in
the city.
Mr.. w. G. Wilson is spending some
time in the northern markets buying
the spring and summer stock Of w. G..
Wilson & Co.
Rev. and Mrs. L. P McGee went to
Columbia this morning Mrs. McGec
will enter a hospital there for treat
ment.
Prof. Bernard Bailey Of the Presby-
terian College was among the visitors
in Laurens on Sunday.
Miss Mary Strickler, who came to
Laurens to attend the funeral Of
Strickler Rankin, returned to her home
in Richmond, Va, Monday.
Miss Hattie Gray, who is attending
Columbia College, spent several days
in the city with her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. w. L. Gray, last week.
Mrs. G. r. Grist and little child, is
spending some time in York as the
guest Of her relatives. Mr.. Grist ac-
companied her there Saturday.
Mr.. Hugh Eichclbcrgcr returned to
the Presbyterian college at Clinton last
week after spending several days with
relatives here.
Mr.. ~ B. Dial, who has been con-
fined to his home for some time on ac-
count Of sickness, was able to return
to his Office again Friday.
Mrs. Matte Owings, who has been
quite sick at her home on West Main
street, was somewhat better yesterday
Miss Carol Roper, who Is attending
Greenville Female college Is spending
a few days in the city with her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. c. II. Roper.
Misses Hattie and Lucille Bentz of
Greenville and Misses Rebecca Moore
and Edna Harvey, teachers in the
Copeland school, were guests at the
home Of Mr.. and Mrs. John A. Franks
Saturday and Sunday
Chief Of Police w. Il. Jcrnigen, of
Fountain Inn, was a visitor in the city
Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. A. Arnold, OF Will
liamston, are spending some time with
Mr.. and Mrs. r. p. Simpson and other
relatives in the city.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1916-03-01

because OF his participation in rcvuiii-
tionary enterprises.
With the OaXaca forces as a basis,
1t Is estimated that Diaz might mar
shall nearly $4,000 men. but they
would be poorly equipped and almost
without artillery. The new movement
Is not regarded by officials here as Sc
riously menacing Carranza's govern
mcnt.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1916-03-01
SOC, 75c end $1.OO
Reserved Seats on sale
at Powe Drug Co.
him..

him.
Oaxaca, where DiaX is expected to
launch his movement, Is the only state
that has held aloof during the fighting
OF the past two years. Led by state
officials, the people declare dthcir in
dependence, and Carranza and other
leaders were told that the state would
be glad to resume it's place in the
union whenever any one demonstrated
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-01-14
RETREAT OF ALLIES
GETS UNDER WAY
Continued from Page one.)

asked a soldier.
I'VE are loading it on a train, but
we stopped when we saw that you
needed the car"
We might have known then-we did
learn later-that the hay was being
moved back toward the Greek frontier
to keep it away from the oncoming Bull
gars. The signs Of retreat are so sure
and so unfailing that we might have
read the whole story of what we were.
about to see just in this one lot OF
baled hay. FIFTEEN miles brought us to
g stack OF goods piled up along the
road, There were pyramids of filled
sacks, rolls OF barb wire and heaps
Of the countless things that help make
war In the center of this three-acre
hodgepodge was a tent and our first
glimpse of it showed that it was decor
ated most elaborately with holly, the
Christmas kind, with shiny leaves and
bright red berries.
Then for the first time we noticed
that all the rough country through
which we had passed was covered with
short shrublike holly bushes All
through Southern Serbia. through
Macedonia and eastward. clear to the
Dardanelles and Gallipoli, this holly
grows as common as the sage brush Of
fexas. From the decorated tent step
ped a tall, young British officer, who
came out to greet us.
Six inches Of Snow.
Cold" he said, shortly. Three
DAYS ago there was six inches O. snow
here. Terrific Worse than Northern
France. We slept under six blankets
and couldn't keep warm. Had a lot of
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-01-14
WOMAN WEAK,
DIZZY, NERVOUS
Health Restored by Lydia
E. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound.

Jamaica, N. Y.-"I suffered greatly
with my head and with backache, was
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-01-14

hice. fresh eggs brought up here all the
way from Saloniki They froze and
burst"
There were patches of snow over the
bleak landscape.
About 200 yards from here we found
a Tommy frozen dead stiff three morn
ings ago" continued the officer.
Couldn't find his quarters and got lost
in the blizzard.
1--WE got charge OF these supplies" ;"
he added, "and we had to dig some of
them out OF the snow"
Two big auto trucks were loading on
goods while we talked. One of them
started OFF for the railroad station fit
teen miles away. We might have
known then and there the tall young
officer who was talking to us about the
snow and the burst eggs and the cold
certainly did know--that this move
ment OF the supplies to the rear meant
a retreat. But he covered the secret
with his ehattering and carried it back
with him into his break holly-coyeret
tent as we started off down the read
again.
The next stage of our journey was
made in a French automobile ambu-
lance. The front was so near now that
we could hear heavy firing. We began
to ascend by winding mountain road,
cut out of the hillsides.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-01-14
ASK $4,000
FOR DEATH

The trial OF Mrs. c. w. Guthridge VS..
G. r. l. & p Ry Co, was taken up in
the district court this morning and
win occupy the entire day and may lap
well over on tomorrow's business.
me suit is filed to recover damages
in the sum of $4,000 for the death of
a son Of the plaintiff who was a fire
man in the employ Of the defendant
company. Fireman Guthridge was kill
cd while in the discharge of his duties
January IS. 1915.
According to the petition Guthridge
was firing an engine for the defendant
company on the day of his death when
at or near the pass track, known as
Harrow, short distance beyond 20
casset and between that place. and
Minco, the air hose parted, setting the
air brakes automatically and sudden
~ stopping the train. Guthridge. il
IS alleged in the petition. was thrown
violently from the gangway of the en-
CINE and suffered such injuries that his
death resulted within a few hours
of the time of the accident.
About twenty witnesses have. been
suhpoened and are present in court.
The following is a list of the jurors
who are irving the case: J. B. Horn,
e. Y. Cole, J. l.. Carter, NJ. H. McRae,
y. T. Gossett, Pete Bruner. +. E. Clay
ton. Fred Jackson, d. c. Huskey. w.
T. Bailey, e. A. Smiley, T.,J. King.
The plaintiff is represented by Led
better, Stewart and Bell, attorneys OF
Oklahoma City. while the defendant
company is represented by Barefoot
and Carmichael of Chickasha and by
". II. Moore of FL Reno.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-01-14

began taking it and ] am now in good
health and am cured. / took the Com
pound three times a day after meals,
and on retiring atnight. | always keep
a bottle in tSe house. - Mrs. L. N.
BuRNHAM, 35Glcbe Ave, Jamaica, NY.
Women who recover their health nat
uraIly tell others what helped them.
Some write and allow their names and
photographs to be published with testi-
monials. Many more tell their friends.
If you need a medicine for Wo-
mems Ailments. try Lydia X.
Pinkham'sVegetable Compound.
Write Lydia +. Pinkham Medi-
cine Co. (confidentiaD for any
thing you need to know about
these troubles.