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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-06-01
;itGiNiiNS LEAVE CAPITAL.
FOR ROANOI<I: CONVENTION

Especial TO The Timcs-Dispa,ch.
WASHINGTON. May 31.-Thcre was
Il big exodus OF Virginia Senators. Con-
sreSsnen ana political leaders who are
temporarily domiciled in Washington
on account of Congress being in session
TOT Roanoke Tonight. in order that
'hey might be on hand early for the
state Democratic Convention on FRI
day.
senators Martin and Swanson and
representatives Flood and Carlin left
Washington at 9 o'clock Tonight.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-06-01
TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY.

INFORMATION WANTED -
WILL the descendants of the following
>, report promptly 10 Room 800 jefferson
Hotel. Rewaru FOR nformation:
John Perkins
Joshua Perkins.
Thomas Perkins
Elizabeth r. Watts
Susanna Kirkland.
l.ittlebury Burge.
Elisha Ringo.
John Smith
Ann Smith,
- Lloyd.
Heath
- Bonncr,
- Wright.
- Pelham.
BeAli
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-06-01

tabiishcd precedent, will be Senators
Martin and Swanson and Governor
Stuart.
Governor Stuart and k1r. Pollard
VIII leave for Roanoke this morning.
Alexander Forward. secretary 10 the
Governor. and number OF State
officials will leave tonight for the
convention.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-06-01
"ATTEMPTED ASSAULT
OF ROOSEVELT A HOAx

KANSAS CITY. MO. MAJ a1.-The
ponce brand the so-called attempted
assassination" of Colonel Roosevelt bv
some one who threw a pocket-knife
at him yesterday as hoax. the work
or news takers. carefully rehearsed in
so.ance with knife introduced as a
stage property to. give 1t color. accord
ing 70 q story printed here to-day. pa
trolmen In the guard around tho WISH
Tor the story says. were unaware OF
any unto~ard incident. until the man
VINO turned the weapon over to the
ponce stopped over the runningboard
or the automobile n which the Colonel
was riding and then handed a small
ocket-knife to one Of the officers. The
blade wah closed
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-06-01
VOTE ON BRANDEIs TO-DAY
Majority and Minority Reports VIII he
!. Submitted to Senate By Judi
ciaPy COMMITTEES.

WASHINGTON. May sL-Majority
and minority members Of the Senate
Judiciary Committee to-day completed
their reports for and against confrma-
ton OF the nomination OF Louis D.
Brandeis for the Supreme Court. They
will be submitted to- the jsnate in
executive session to-morroJ-. when Il
will vote on tho report OF II majority
recommending continuation The ro-
ports then, viii be msde public, ,} 2.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-06-01
NEW sUPER-DREADNoUG
ABOUT READY FOR COMMIssIO,

NORFOLK, VA, MAY a1,-rhe of-
flcial announcement was received to-
day that the new super-Dreadnought
Pennsylvania would be commissioned
at the Norfolk Navy-yard On juno ~.
with Captain Wilson IN command.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-06-01
DEMOCRATIC HOSTS
FLOCK TO ROANOKE

Continued from First Page)
sentative Hal d. Flood as one OF the
four Observation-Disclosures. The other
three delegates-at-l large, following es-
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-06-01
President Unable
to Visit Roanoke

WASHINGTON, May 31.-President
Wilson. who thought several dnys
nEo he might attend the Virginia
Democratic Convention ut Roanoke
on Friday. decided to-day TINT It
would he Impossible for hin, to go.
lie no Informed Representative
Glass who extended the invitation.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-06-01
dates now in the neld would formally
fithdraw before tho convention meets.
LEMP THINKS HUGHES
WILL BE FINAL CHOICE
Especial to Tho Times.Dianatch.l

Especial to The Times-Dispatch.l
WASHINGTON. May a1.-Represent-
Rtive Bascom slemp Will leave to-
morrow for Chicago to attend the Re.
publican National Convention as q dol
egate at large from Virginia. The re-
mainder Of the State delegation will
leave Sunday on special train.
Representative Slemp stated to-day
that he anticipated a lively fight for
the Republican nomination, but that
no thought Justice Hughes would be
the final choice Roosevelts strength.
he said, had been greatly over-esti-
mated. and he was sure the Colonel
would not control enough votes to de-
feat Hughes
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-06-01
BELGIUM AND POLAND
ARE FOREMOST PRORI 6

Belgium and Poland are at once the
problems foremost in the German mind
that thinks of peace.
The German declares that he will
not under any circumstances evacuate
Belgium until he is given sufficient
guarantees that Belgium is not to be-
come vassal state to England, or
an active or passive ally Of England
he also declares that he will never
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-06-01


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The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1916-12-13

Postmaster ]. A. Clardy has been
confined to his home for several days
on account Of sickness.
Hon. p. p. McCravy, Of Easley, was
IN the city yesterday renewing ac-
quaintences aud making new friends.
Miss Onie Kennedy, Of Mccormick,
returned home Monday after pleas
ant visit to Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Davis.
Mrs. Lamar Smith has returned
from Spartanburg, where she has been
visiting her sister, Mrs. }. Il. Mont
gomery.
Messrs w. T. Coats, J. G. Goats, Geo.
A. Boozcr and NJ O. Boozer, of Cross
Hill, were visitors in the city Thurs
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. Moore Mars, Of Alb
beville, spent Sunday in the city with
Mrs. Mars parents, Mr.. and Mrs. T..
Fl. Wilkes.
I The window sale by the ladies of the
Episcopal church will be held tomor-
row in the vacant store next to the
Powe Drug Company.
| Messrs, Geo. and Blantolt Belk, OF
Charlotte, sons Of Rev. Geo. W. Belk
spent Sunday in the city as guests ol
DR.. and Mrs. H. X. Aiken.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1916-12-13
CurTy-MedIOck,

A marriage attracting wide interest
over the county was solemnized at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Miller Curry,
In Dials township, Tuesday when their
daughter, Miss Beaufort Carry, be-
came the wife Of Mr.. Lee Eston Med
lock, an energetic young farmer of
that community. The ceremony was
performed by Rev. Nj. r. Wharton,
Of Fountain Inn. Following the mar
riagc the young couple left for Allan
Ia to spend their honeymoon. Both
young people are widely connected
in the county and have the best wish
cs of their many friends.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1916-12-13

Mr. John Gilkerson, who is now To-
Gated at Raleigh, N. C., spent the
weekend in the city with his par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs w. II. Gilkerson.
/ Mr.. Charles Thompson, student
at the University of South Carolina,
spent several days here last week with
his father, Mr.. r. E. Thompson. Mr..
Thompson had the distinction of lead
ing his class during the first term.
Mr. and Mrs. u. r. Traynham of
near the city had as their weekend
guests, Mrs. Mary S. Allison, Mrs. j..
ers, Miss Mauric Simpson and MI.
Berkeley Rcdden.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1916-12-13
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Mr.. Yancy Gilkerson spent the week
end in Greenville.
Mrs. John Spratt, Of Clinton, visited
friends in the city Friday.
Mr.. II. G. Williams, Of Sumter, was
q visitor in the city Sunday.
Or. j. w. Thompson, OF Waterloo,
wae a visitor in tho city yesterday.
Mrs. James II. Davis has returned
after a visit of several days in Green
wood.
MRS. w. II. Moore spent several days
last week in Grecnvillc with her moth
er, Mrs. Barre.
W. f. Owens, of Clinton, and Mrs.
Scott visited relatives and friends in
the city Sunday. :
Messrs NJ. B. McCuen and Ed
knight, of Princeton, were in the city
on business Monday.
Mrs. NJ. M. Sheppard of Union has
been spending some time here as the
guest Of relatives.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1916-12-13
Eminent Specialist Here.

DR.. 7. a. Williams, probably the
most eminent ncurologist in America,
was in the city last Wednesday, hav-
ing come down from his home in Bal
timore in consultation with DR.. Hughes
upon DR.. Hughes sister, Mrs. Robert
Davis, of Fountain Inn. Mrs. Davis
was here at the time, but has since
returned to her home somewhat i'm
proved in health.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1916-12-13
Scnll.HCnbree.

Miss Ada, Sem, Of Cross Anchor,
and Mr.. Hilton Hembree, Of Hobbys-
VILE, were married at the residence of
Rev. Fairy Thursday morning. The
ceremony was witnessed by Miss
Odessa Hembree and Mr.. Nathan Hem
bree, Of Enoree, sister and brother
Of the groom. The couple will live at
Hobbysville, in Spartanburg county.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1916-12-13
Missionaries to Speak.

Mr.. and Mrs. j. G. Dale, returned
at the A. II. p. church Sunday after
noon, December 18th, at $3.50 o'clock.
They come to 1aurcns at the invita-
ton Of the Young Peoples Christian
Union. A cordial invitation has been
extended to everyone TO attend
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1916-12-13
Our hand-paintcd China is priced So
low that everyone can buy.
S NJ & G. II. WILKES e. co.
Death OF an Infant.

llymen Lurey died last Tuesday and
the body was carried to Grccnville the
following day for intcrment. The par
cnts have the sympathy of the com
munity in their sad bereavement.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1916-12-13
At YOungs School.

The ladies Of the School Improve
ment Association of Youngs school
will sell oysters, lunches, candy, etc,
at the school house OH Thursday night
Dec. 18th. Proceeds to be used for
school improvements. The public is
cordially invited
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1916-12-13
Parcel Post Sale Postponed.

The parcel post sale, which was to
have been held by the ladies Of the
Wednesday Club, has been postponed
until after the holidays. Various con-
flicts with other public affairs and the
absence Of some Of the members from
the city caused the postponement.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1916-12-13
Sold Yictrola in Sumter County.

The Powe Drug Company announc-
ed the sale Of a large Victrola to Mr.
II. p. Sanders, of Hagood, in Sumter
county. Mr.. Sanders is the father of
Mr.. II. G.. Sanders, Of this city, and
1t was due to him largely that the
sale was made.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1916-12-13

Nowhere in the State will you find
Il more complete line of Holiday
Goods, nor more moderately priced,
than VIC arc showing. We invite you
to call and sec them.
S. NJ. IL II. III. WILKES e. CO.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1916-12-13
Box supper at Palmetto School.

There will be box supper at Pal
mctto school house Friday night, Dec.
18th. The public is invited.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1916-03-04
NEW PLANT READy
ON APRIL FIRST
WORK Is NOW PROGRESSING ON
GEORGIA RosIN PRODUCTS
CoMPANY'S BUILDING.

The new plant of the Georgian Rosin
Products company will more than
likely be ready for operation on April
first. This was the statement made
yesterday by Victor Abrams, vice
president and general manager of the
company.
Work on the new plant was started
a short time ago and it is being push
ed with all possible rapidity. Many of
the tanks, etc, which are TO be used
have already arrived, and are now be-
ing placed in position. Most of the
work is underground.
This new plant is to to be located
out near the Yaryan factory, and it is
another of those small industries
which go to make up the big city. The
company will manufacture all kinds
of oils and various other by-products
from rosin. The company will give
employment to quite a force of work
men and will prove valuable acqui-
sition to Brunswick's manufacturing
Industries.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1916-03-04
Will.
Be TRANSFERRED
M. V. HAAS, DISTRICT ENGINEER,
WILL GO TO SAN JUAN,
PORTO RICO.

M. V. Hass, United States engineer,
at present III charge of the local office
will be transferred April to San Juan,
Porto Rico, where he will be in charge
OF engineering on the island of Porto
Rico, This transfer will be in the ma
ture of promotion, which will be good
news to Mr.. Haas many Brunswick
friends, but they will regret that the
promotion takes him away from
Brunswick.
The work on the island of Porto
Rico is in charge of the United States
engineers office in New York city and
Mr.. Haas will be directly under the
engineer in charge Of the New York
district. 1t is not known just yet who
will be Mr.. Haas successor
Mr.. Haas has been in charge of this
district since April, 1914, and during
that time he has done some good work
for this district. In leaving Brunswick
Mr.. Haas will not sever all connections
with the city, for several weeks ago he
married a Brunswick girl, Miss Eliza
beth Abrams, daughter of Councilman
and Mrs. j. B. Abrams, and they both
have many friends who will wish Mr..
Haas much success in his new po-
sition.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1916-03-04
THE TIME IN WHICH TO
PAY THE LICENSE TAX
HAS BEEN EXTENDED

Those subject to the license ordi-
nance Of the city, and who have not
paid, now have until March 10 in
which to pay up, so if you haven't paid
your license yet and have been worry
ing lately about where the wherewith-
ais were coming from, you still have
about weeks grace, but if you wait
until that time is up you may have to
pay fine and the license too.
Last Saturday was the last day in
which to ay city license taxes and
there were large number of delin-
quents. They were all summoned to
appear in police court Monday morn
ing. When court was called there
were SO many that Mayor Hopkins de-
cided TO give them further time and
instructed Chief Owens to give them
another chance, but to see that they
were all paid up by March 10. So you
had better pay up, for the mayor may
not be so lenient next time.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1916-03-04
FAIRHOPE PROPERTY TO
BE SOLD BY TRUSTEE AT
DAREEN On NEXT TUESDAY

R. M. Lester of Savannah, trustee
of the estate of the Fairhope Land
company, the big corporation which
recently went under and which owned
the large tract of land near Darien,
will sell all of the property of the
concern on next Tuesday in Darien.
The sale will take place at noon.
The holdings comprise about 1000
acres Of land on the Sapelo river
wnere an attempt was made to build
the town of Fairhope. It is. under
stood that about $4,000 was spent on
the development of this project The
claim is made that on account of GER
tain conditions the deal did not go
through. but that the values remain in
tact. There is about four and a half
miles OF railroad track, an S4-rcom no
tel and 200 acres of land upon which
there are number of California bun-
galows.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1916-03-04
LOCAL CASE WILL
&c HEARD soon
UNITED STATES COURT WILL
HEAR CHARGES AGAINST IN
SURANCE OFFICIALS.

At the approaching session of the
United States court to be held in Sa-
vannah, it is understood that the Of
ficials of the old Georgia Home Insur
ance company, of this city, will be
tried, or rather the president and prob
ably one or two OF the other officers.
1t will be remembered that the Of
ficers of this company were indicted
by the federal grand jury over year
ago. charged with fraudulent business
operations. The cases were to have
been tried at the summer session of
the court, in fact the president of the
company r. w. Burden, was on trial
and considerable evidence had been
submitted when one of the jurors was
taken suddenly i'll, causing a mistrial
to be declared None of the other Of
fcials were tried, all of the cases be-
ing postponed. According to reports
circulated in Savannah during the last
session of the court, it was the general
belief that the cases against a ma
jority of the officers would be nolle
pressed, the district attorney being
convinced that these officials were not
parties to the alleged violations. How
ever such action has not yet been taxi
en- by the district attorney.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1916-03-04
LAST CHAPTER
IN LOCAL CASE
To Be ADDED
RECEIVERS OF OLD YARYAN
NAVAL STORES COMPANY
TO RECEIVE DISCHARGES
NEXT WEEK IN SAVANNAH,

The final chapter in the case of the
old Yaryan Naval Stores company.
winch went through the United States
court all the way from the district
court to the United States supreme
court will be added in Savannah one
day next week. probably on Thursday,
when Judge Speer will hear final re.
ports from the receivers, etc.
While the case, as far as the reor-
ganization is concerned, was closed up
in this city several weeks ago. the
final act of the court in connection
with the old company. that of dis.
charging the receivers, fixing a few
remaining fees, etc, has never been
performed. Information was received
In the city yesterday to the effect that
Judge Speer had agreed to hear these
reports one day next week, and final
announcement as to the exact date will
be known probably today.
The receivers of the old Yaryan Ma
val stores company have everything
IN readiness TO make their fanl report.
All OF their transactions as receivers
VIII be covered, together with many
other details. These will be heard by
Judge Speer and later, it is expected,
he will formally discharge these re-
ceivers as well as the commissioners
who made the sale
| Practically all fees in the case have
already been paid. They were fixed
several months ago by special mas
ter, X. ID, Meader, of this city, and ap-
proved by Judge Speer while he was
summering on st. Simon, therefore
only one or two small fees yet remain
to be approved, and these will nrobab-
ly be passed upon at the hearing next
week.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1916-03-04
PENSION CHECK RECEIVED
BY ORDINARY YESTERDAY

Ordinary Edwin W. Dart yesterday
morning received the pension check
with which to pay the pensioners of
Glynn county, and this time it was
drawn on a Savannah bank, and there
will be no exchange on it. The ordinary
was busy yesterday gladdening the
hearts of the aged veterans, to some OF
whom the pension money will be well
come relief
1t will be remember that the pension
check was received the first part of
the week, but 1t was drawn on Car
rollton bank, and the exchange would
have been high, so Ordinary Dart sent
It back to the state treasurer, request
ing that il be drawn on q local deposi.
tory. The treasurer did not make it on
local depository, but drew it on a
Savannah bank, which is just the
same, as there is no exchange between
Savannah and Brunswick banks
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1916-03-04
INNOCENCE TO
LAST; LEAVES FLOWER
FROM HIS WIFE'S GRAVE

OSSINING, N. Y, March 3.-Walter
Watson, of Brooklyn, was electrocuted
at Sing Sing this morning for the muir
der of his wife year ago. Watson,
who Protested his innocence to the
last, left a sealed envelope to be
opened after his death In it was found
a faded flower and this note:
This envelope contains a flower
from my dear wife's grave. Please
bury it with me and let 1t be on my
breast. II is token Of remembrance
OF the wife ! always loved, and may
God rest our souls in peace
Watson was separated from his wife
at the time of the murder, which he
was supposed to have committed while
under the Influence OF drink. His son,
Thomas, saw his father stab his moth
er with table knife and assisted in
his capture.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1916-03-04
LOCAL AUTO OWNERS ARE
WAITING FOR THEIR TAGS:
STATE SHORT ON SUPP, Y

Many Brunswick automobile owners
who, during the past few weeks have
forwarded to the secretary of state the
amount Of auto license tax for the
present year, and wondering why
their tags have not been received
A statement from Atlanta a day or
two ago explains the situation. The
secretary OF state had supply on
hand which he thought would be suf-
ficient, but 1t was not large enough to
supply the demand, and now he is en-
tirely out of these tags Many auto
owners have been expecting their tags
daily, but 1t will probably be q week or
ten days before they will be received.
The state official has sent in a hurry
call for new supply, which are ex-
pected in Atlanta by March Is.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1916-03-04
NEW ENGLAND PARTY HAS
GOOD BOOST FOR ROADS
THROUGH THIS STATE

j. Fl. Werner, heading a party of
five from Providence, Rhode Island,
arrived in the city yesterday in an
automobile en- route to Florida. after a
trip over various sections Of Georgia.
The party has been spending some
time in Augusta, came on down to Sa-
vannah and are now en- route 20 Jack
sonville. From that city the party will
go on down to Miami, returning the
latter part of the month.
81 believe Georgia has about as good
roads as any state in the SOUTH" said
Mr.. Werner "In an around Augusta
the roads are in excellent shape, while
the country route from Augusta to Sa-
vannah compare favorably with those
in other states. / noticed today out of
Savannah that great improvement is
being made on the roads. / under
stand this route from Savannah to
Brunswick is to be a portion of the
Dixie highway, and | am sure that it
will be one of the best stretches of
this great highway Here in your
country we struck a perfect road.
From the bridge into Brunswick it is
all shelled, level, and most Of the way
straight II is unquestionably one Of
the best pieces Of roads we have trav-
eled over" a-
Mr.. Werner is of the opinion that
the Savannah-B Brunswick route will be
selected as the eastern route Of the
Gixie Highway VIXEN a final decision
ic made.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1916-03-04
SHIP PLANS To
QUIETLY STEAL.
INTO NORFOLK
CAPTAIN OF BULL-lNSULAR
STEAMER CRAYSON SAYS
GERMAN RAIDER Is SEEN
OFF CAPE HENRY.

NEW YORK, March "a report
prize was lurking off Cape Henry,
Va, awaiting a favorable chance to
make d dash for Newport News or
Norfolk, was broubht here today by
Capt. MunkeWitZ of the Bull-Insular
liner Grayson, arriving here from
Porto Rico.
Capt. Munkewitz said that early
yesterday the second officer report
ed a mysterious light to the east
which he could not make out. The
light was moving eastward and
Capt. Munkewitz altered the course
of his ship when a second light ap-
peared close to the port side and ap-
parently moving westward. Both
light disappeared as suddenly as
they had appeared. On JAN 81, Capt
MunkewitZ said that when he was
practically in the same position sew
eral white light were observed to
the east. These lights merely flash
ed into view and then vanished and
were succeeded by green light from
a vessel which crossed the bows of
the Grayson, exchanging signals with
the ship to the east in the Morse
code
1t was a few days after this that
the Appam took refuge in Hampton
Roads. Capt. Munkewitz said heavy
weather and clouds prevailed off the
Virginia coast and that he was salts
fled the vessels who lights he had
sHen were trying to keep their move
ments secret. He felt sure that the
lights did not belong to British cruis-
ers, as these patrol ships make no
secret of their movements.