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The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1916-03-01
MT. YERNON'S PRESFRvER HON0RFD

A beautiful portrait or Miss Ann
Pamela Cunningham, organizer and
first regent of the Mt. Vernon Ladies'
association and conserver Of the Mt.
Vernon estate as a national memorial,
was presented to the State senate yes
tcrday by the South Carolina division
OF the society. The speech Of prescn-
tation was made by Mrs. j. J. Pringlc
OF Georgetown, daughter Of the late
Gov. f. w. Allston. Mrs. Pringlc is
now vice roget and general secretary
Of the organization. Clarence Cunning
ham, who is nephew Of the llustri-
Gus woman and who now lives at
Roscmont in Laurens county, the
childhood home Of Miss Cunningham
attended the ceremonies yesterday
Speeches Of acknowledgment were
made by A. j. Bethea, lieutenant gov
ernor and president of the senate !;
Senator'S Sinkler and Alan Johnstone
and r. ID. Boyd Of LaureEs, in which
glowing tributes were paid to the pa
triotic duties and service Of the wo-
man. Miss Cunningham was born Au-
gust Is, 1915, and died May 1, 1875 Her
remains rest in the cemetery Of the
First Presbyterian church Of Colum-
bia, which church she attended during
her girlhood school days.
The portrait has been placed in the
southeast corner OF the senate cham
ber. The portrait Is from a photo
painted by John Stole Of Dresden
Saxony. In Charleston in 1890 This
Is the first portrait OF woman to
grace the walls Of the chambers of
the general assembly, already graced
with portraits of John c. Calhoun
Wade Hampton Martin w. Gary and
great galaxy OF other illustrious
South Carolinians.
The story OF the life and patriotic
service OF Miss Cunningham, as record
ed by the late Miss Isabella ID. Martin
follows:
81 have often asked class OF
Southern young women to tell me
something OF The Southern Mairon,
or Of Miss Anna Pamela Cunningham
and invariably the question has been
met by q chilling silence. Yet, once
sitting where the waters Of the Po-
tomac lap the turf Of Mount Vernon
a Chicago girl at my side gave glory
to the name Of the South Carolina
woman who saved the home Of Wash
ington for his countrywomen.
Therefore 1t Is that 1t gives me O
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1916-03-01

Red Iron Racket buyers were in
the markets in January and also last
week, and some are in the market this
week. There IS going to be lots of
good things to be found in the Red
Iron Racket Stores this season. Watch
these stores for good things.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1916-03-01
Would Change Schedule.

A movement is being pushed in
Grccnville to ask the officials 81 the
{. q W. G. railroad to replace the
night train between here and Green
vile taken off during the business de-
preston at the early stages Of the
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1916-03-01
Coburns Minstrel will be at the Opera House
on FRIDAY, MARCH 10Th

war. This lain was a great convcn-
icncc fSlSpcoplc living between here
and <Srcnnvillc who had business here
and in Columbia. The fact is. a large
part Of the traffic between Columbia
and Grecnville is thrown to the South
ern by reason of lack of facilities
along the c., n. & l.. and c. & w. c.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-03-30
TRADE But NO SHIPS.
Present Problem of Delivering Goods
Will Grow increasingly Difficult.

Every newspaper, from the village
weekly to the mighty daies of the me-
tropols. has been advising American
manufacturers that now is the oppor-
tune time to get out and corral the ex-
port trade of the world. The United
States government has taken up the
cry. and several wel-informed and WELL
meaning export experts have visited
leading cities addressed commercial
clubs. and have conferred privately with
the manufacturers with a view of secure
Ing permanently practically all of the
trade of the world. While the different
nations of Europe are engaged in muir
dering each others subjects, we are told
that now is the opportune time to eaten
the goose that lays the golden egg.
But Just how we are going to deliver
the eggs is problem and mighty big
one Most Of our advisors seems to bs
unaware that prior to the war the United
States as an exporting nation ranked
second. We had practically no trouble
to secure space at any time by numerous
steamship lines operating to the four
quarters of the globe, and at reasona bic
rates; in fact. up to June LIST, 1915, under
a prior contract we could get rate OF
about Sc a ton from New York u
Adelaide, Brisbane, or Freemanue. To-
day the rates to the same points ara
from $40 to $50 ton, with little chance
of getting it moved in time for our mar
kets.
OF course the customer pays the freight
and is probably willing to pay the high
rate if he could get his goods delivered.
But to-day the eastern and western ports
are choked with thousands of cars Of
grain waiting to be put into the elevators
and from elevators into boats. Thou
sands upon thousands of cars ot war
material have accumulated r.a 'r to he
unloaded and lGhtercl To Their various
docks and steamers. We are advised
by a high railroad official that the roads
leading to New York are blocked with
cars of supplies, in fact some are being
held on sidings as far away as 800 miles
awaiting an opportunity TO be forwarded
and lightered, If conditions for maxim.
delivery are so difficult to-day what can
we expect upon the termination of tina
mighty conflict in Europe? When tho
war is over there may be plenty &C
boats to carry the export trade from tho
few of them flying the American fla.
and that they will demand high dis
crimnatory rates from the American cN-
porter seems n foresone conclusion. That
Germany, and in all probability England.
Will insist upon their vessels giving
preference to their own products q
reasonable beyond doubt.-'Lesles Week.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-03-30

and he takes them for what they are
supposed to be worth. II they are lost
In any way, the government will send
along some more. but the more the com
mandlng officer cares for the men, the
more work he can get out of them, and
the better they like and respect him.
Captain Dodd never played for POPULAR
ity with his men. but he was able ito
get there" with them when he wanted to.
When + troop was marching across
Vermont and New Hampshire to Rigby
Park the first lieutenant was Daniel
Tate. now lieutenant colonel of the Fifth
United States cavalry. which has just
been ordered to Mexico. A splendid
specimen OF n man, a man of high char
acter, and a thorough soldier. he had
been tactical officer at the United states
Military Academy. The second lieute-
nant of the troop. George w. Moses. had
recently graduated from West Point
Lieutenant Tate was we'll liked by the
men Of the troop, who affectionately
referred to him as "Our Danny
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-03-30
MIRTH AND MELANCHOLY.

1t is related that n famous clown, nam
ed Seal. who had made thousands laugh.
became a victim OF settled melancholia.
When he consulted physician. the lat
ter. not knowing the Indemnity of his pa
tient, told him: Go and see Seal. He'll
cheer you up and give you a good laugh"
The patient looked at him in amazement,
and in the saddest Of voices said. But
doctor, l am Seal Can nothing be done
for me?' We are reminded of this Incl
dent b. somewhat similar case In New
York a few weeks ago. where a famous
circus Jester. after long and successful
career. succumbed to melancholia and
committed suicide by asphyxiation. Grim
add and George Fox, two Of the most not
ed clowns Of their day, were victims Of
/ morbidness. We might extend the list
by mentioning others who reacted from
the long strain of enforced merriment
and became gloomy and respondent to-
ward the close Of life. Their experience
goes to prove that counterfcited mirth,
however successful for a time, has it's
fixed limits. These Yoricks. whose lives
had been spent for exciting mirth in 9TH
ers. reached n point where they could
no longer keep up the counterfeit pre-
sentiment. Can It be true then, as has
frequently been alleged that mock mer-
riment becomes. to those who make 1t n
life vocation. the most hateful Of profess
sions? DO they revolt against calling
that becomes uncomfortable? Does the
faded clown grow sick Of his calling at
last? Here is a fine problem for the
/ psychologist. to tell US why mrth made
! TO order returns to vex the soul of the
maker. We can picture In Imagination
the gloomy thoughts of the professional
joker who wrestles with the evasive ouip
which Is designed to excite cachinatlon.
We have before us a mental glimpse Of
the agony that accompanies the produce
ton of the average funny column" Of
the newspaper. But why. of all men in
the world, should the merry clown. the
fellow all spangles and bubbling over
with seemingly irresistible humor. drift
into morbid mania, while lght-hearted,
happy-go-lucky simple souls, but making
no pretension to are live on to old age,
( full Of goOd-humored frolic and POPULARITY
70 the last?-The Christian Herald.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-03-30
ARMOR PLANT BILL
in HOUSE TUESDAY

Washington, March 29.-Advocates Of
government manufacture of ammunition
and armament won their fight in the
House democratic caucus tonight for a
floor vote on their proposals. A resolu-
tion instructng the rules committee to
report rule making in order proposed
government manufacture amendments to
all preparedness bills was unanimously
adopted
Chairman Padgett of the naval commit
tee assured the caucus that his commit
tee would take IA vote on the armor plate
factory bill, already passed by the SEN
ate, ON next Tuesday.
Speaker Clark made a rousing speech
in favor of government manufacture.
ITO such an extent as to regulate prices"
His remarks We're received with pro-
longed applause. Chairman Hay of the
military committee opposed the plan.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-03-30

CRISIS IN AUTO INDUSTRY.
Invention Stimulated However by In
creased Cost of Gasoline.

Gasoline has practically doubled in
price since last summer, and there are
many predictions that It will reach 40
cents per gallon before the end OF this
year
This creates what, to some seems 20
be crisis IN the automobile industry.
1t Is pointed out that, with the cost for
fucl double what WAS The case a year
ago, cars will be used less by those who
own them. fewer sales will he made to
would.be owners, and consequently even
tho tire and accessory manufacturers
will feel the effect severely.
I'ut the outlook is not as dark for the
automobile owucr--or rrospeCtve-or for
the automobile manufacturer, as many
Would have lis believe. To be sure, a
hundred per cent. increase in the price
of fuel doubles the yearly expenditure
FOR gasoline. with some cars this wouIo
represent the principal item OF upkeep
expense, hut in the case of the $1,000
car. probably driven by a Sl0O-a- month
chauffeur, stored in a $30-a -month gar
age, and equipped with S50-a-piece tires
this added cost of fuel would seem COM
paratirely small. Even in the case OF
the owner OF Il $1,000 or $3.50 car. capable
OF averaging Is miles to the gallon, the
total years cost of this doubled price
Of gasoline would represent only a $50
added expenditure on the basis OF a g.
900 mile annual speedometer reading.
But this increase in the cost OF fuel
has furnished an incentive to designers
and manufacturers to produce the econo-
mlCal car. THE manufacturer of the
mcdium-nl iced car has seen the advan-
taLe of devoting his design not solely
to the production of power. but
to power coupled with efficiency
Working with the motor car de-
signers are the carburetor manu-
facturers, whose efforts to obtain easily
regulated power from the lower grade
gasoline now on the market have met
with great success. The 3,ooO-pound cars,
which. few years ago, could average
but eight or ten miles on gallon of
high-%rade gasoline can now travel from
fourteen to twenty on the same amount
of an inferior quality OF fuel.
Furthermore, these conditions in the
fuel have induced chemists and other
scientists to devote their energies to the
development either of synthetic gaso-
line or of a substitute for this fuel AL
ready the proportion of gasoline which
may be extracted from given quantity
of crude oil has been increased several
fold, and experts believe that even now
the end has not been reached In few
years we will doubtless find on the mar
ket ears and fuel the combined cost of
which will make the operation expenses
of the $1,000 machine three years ago
seem Il lavish waste of money by COM
parison.--Leslie Weekly.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-03-30
GERMANY's FOOD SUPPLY.

Great Britain has thousands Of ships
on all the seas bringing food to her and
her allies. In peace times France was
a small importer OF food Britain a large
one. Germany was only 10 per cent. I'M
der self-sustaining The great question
with her is whether or not she can. by
strict economy. save that Is per cent.
plus the extra consumption and the in
evitable waste OF war. Her rulers claim
that she has done this. and that with
the exception of certain luxuries she is
sufficiently supplied with food. Her enc
mics say that the pangs of actual want
are being felt or will soon be felt by the
civilian part OF her 100000 people. 1t
is significant that the population has re-
Gently been placed on an allowance of
potatoes. and that the quantity specified
per individual is II pounds each 10 days,
or less than one pound day. 1t is al
so significant that whereas last fall we
were told that Germany has enjoyed one
Of the most abundant havests in her
history we are nov informed that the
scarcity Of potatoes and other staples
is due to bad harvest.
There is a question whether the shortage
is as acute as it appears. Tho agrarian
interests in Germany are strong, and hui
man nature Is much alike the world over
With the import OF food practically cut
off and with stocks diminishing, wha,
is more likely than that those who have
quantities Of food should hold 1t back in
the hope of higher prices? 1t has been
charged that this is occurring in Ger
many and that the government Is afraid
to proceed to extreme measures against
the great landholders. 1t is one thing
to fix a maximum price and another to
make people sell at it.-Leslie's Weekly.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-03-30

The pupils of Mis-. William L. Boicourts
vocal class gave n pleasing recital in the
parlorS OF the Waterbury Inn Saturday
evening, Mrs. Boicourt being the accom-
PIANIST. Vocal solos were rendered by Ms.
+. e. Lamb. Miss Rachel llolmes. Mrs.
Grcta Perkins Evans, Miss Mildred
Greenwood and Miss Kathleen Lebanon.
Besides these others who took part in
the Cantata, "Nioet in Fairyland,' were
Mrs. S. l.. Goodrich, Mrs +. e. steele
Jr., and the Misses Ruth Nalcourt Annie
| Dorothy Palmer and Norma Perkins. \
duet was also SUNG by Mrs. Evans ard
Mrs. Boicourt Each pJpil had the
privilege of inviting guests, who con.
graduated pupils and teacher upon the
quality of the work accomplished.
A son WAS born last week to Mr. and Mrs.
Ralph Peakc.-News has Been re-
ceived In town of the death nf Melvin
Waterman, a prominent man of Waits
field,-The Cardell homo in warren was
destroyed by fire Saturday. This was
the residence of Mrs, Eleanor Cardcll
and had much valuable furniture ami
books. The house was in two stories.
Judge l.. W. !iuntluy is i'll with acute
nephryts at his home IN Duxbury.
Nurse Crosby is caring for him. Frank
lin Cooley. 1ho was i'll last week., Is
much better.-Ruth the young daughter
Of Mr.. and Mrs. James Stewart. is i'll
| with scarlet fever.-The box social of
the Maccabces at the home of Mr. and
Ms. y. G.. Webster Friday night was
we'll attended, over so being present.
, Mrs. Myrtle Parker, state deputy. of
burlington, was presert-Marion. grand
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs o. L. Scott
\ &c III
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-03-30
MIDDLESEX.

W. II. Vaughn spent two days the first
Of the week in Warren-Mr. and Mrs
l.. o. Wilder spent Sunday in Waltsfied,
guests OF Mr. and Mrs. c. NJ. Dana
Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Goodwin and two
children of Montpelier are to spend a
Few days this week sugaring with Mr.
and Mrs. w. II. Vaughn.-NIiss Lois
Byrant of Hartford. Conn, is spending
few days with Miss Mildred Bgelow.
Miss Hazel Hills spent several days
last week in Barre.-Mr. and Mrs. A.
{. Moulton went Saturday on the ex.
cursion to Washington, d. C-Mr ana
Mrs. Paul Hennel of Montpelier were
over-Sunday guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
George Atkins.-Mrs. Edison Hill, who
has been confined by Ill health all
winter, took her first slelgh-ride Sum
day. She was able to ride to the nearest
neighbor, Mr.. and Mrs. George Atkins
Mrs. Minnie Richardson was in Mont
pelier Tuesday on business.-Calista
Newhal is spending the week in Mont
peller
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-03-30
TO FORETEI.L FINE WEATHER.

IL you want fine weather. look for
fine-weather signs. Here are some Of
the most reliable for they are based upon
scientific facts:
when the sun sets In a sea OF glory,
that it, when the sunset sky is red, you
may expect clear weather on the follow
Ing day.
AT night. when the moon is clear and
shows clean edges. with no halo or ring
of mist surrounding 1t, there Is little
danger of rain.
when the wind blows steadily from
the west. the weather will continue fair
It very rarely rains In our eastern States
with the wind In the West.
Watch the smoke from a chimney or
from your camp fret is a good barome-
ter II the smoke rises high, it means
clear weather The smoke will also show
you from which direction the wind is
blow; so will flag on an upright rag
staff
"A gray early morning. not heavy,
cloudy one, promises fair dav.
"A heavy dew at night is seldom fol-
lowed by rain the next day. Think Of 1t
this way and you will remember: wet
feet. dry head
.'If there are no clouds at the western
horizon. YOU need not worry about others
their actions what the weather will be-
and there is reason in this. Some OF them
certainly have knowledge OF coming
storms We are told that spiders are es-
pecially sensitive to weather changes,
and, when they make new webs. the
weather will be fair; II they continue spin
oh .
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-03-30
WATERBURY,.

James D. Ennis died at his home at
Waterbury Center March % at the
Rgc If 4 years. o; Brisht's disease.
ito was born In Richmond the son os
~. anu Mrs JoAa Ennis. He married
Miss deorGiana Wright, Mr, Ennis was
a member o: Ezra Stc,son Post. G. A. X,
having enlisted from W.lliston in Com.
rany T., l7th regimont. was commissioned
August IS, 1851, und mustered out Juiy
II. 1865. 'Hhs funeral was held ut his
:a.s homo Sunday az 100 o'clock.-Hcaley
.Akccy Sandal Is having trouble with
!.is arm. caused from az infected finger.
Five OF the graduate nurses residing
IN towr bothered upon invitation Of Mrs.
Ii. D. Iioprirs March ., at her
home and beside passing "A pleasant eve
ming showed their community shirt by
organizing III. White Can Sisters, who
hsk FOR donations Of sheets. inflow cases
and baby clothes ard plan to Go work
t,ong tie tine OF district nurse II is
nc: .hc'r purpose 90 20 in place OF
regular nurses, but for n fair amount to
20 for m hour or so to help out in many
place where such work IN needed A
prize for the best nurac's cap WIS given
Mrs L. +. Steele Eefres hments were
served. Officers arc as follows: President,
Mrs Hopkins; vice-president, Mrs Steele;
roevetary, Miss Gibson: treasurer. Miss
Crosby. Il Is expected that there will
be ut least miro members.-The Rev vii.
liam I. EOicourt scout master OF Troop
:. boy scouts. has received a patent
Gil his sclc-rcgisterin. baseball target
which hss proven helpful In boys work,
as well az amusing to al! This target Is
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-03-30
WATERBURY CENTER.

Mrs Abbic NJ Palmer died Monday
morning at the home Of her son, Hiram,
with whom she had lived for four
months. She was the wife of the late
Nathan f. Palmer She Is survived by
six children. three sons and three
daughters, Mrs. Ninton Towne and Mrs
s. j. Allen of Waterbury, Mrs. C.. c.
Doyle of Meriden, y. H., w. L. Palmer
of Montpelier. a. A. Palmer of St
Adams and II. y. Palmer Of this place
The funeral services were held We'd
ncsday at 80 o'clock at the Methodist
Episcopal Church. Intcrmcut was
at Waterbury. Pluma Smith
is visiting her sister, Mrs. j. II.
Kelley. in Barre.-Miss Ida Hart is
visiting her sister, Mrs T.. l.. Minott.--
Ralph Hutchlns of Montpelier is spend
ing his vacation at Mrs f. y. New
comb's.-Miss Rernice Reynolds of Mid
dlesex is at Charles Stevens for n few
DAYS.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-03-30
WAITSFIELD.

Melvin j. Waterman, an old resident of
this town. went to his farm for Il load of
hay Saturday afternoon. Later he was
found sitting on the lad of hay with the
reins in his hand. dead. He was over 20
years OF age and had lived In this town
and Warren all his life. lie is survived
by wife and son; two Sisters. who live
in this village; and a brother in the West
The funeral was held Monday a. 800 p. IN.
The Rev. and Mrs. c. M. Redstone went
| Tuesday to Montpelier to attend the an
nual conference of the Methodist Eps-
/ copal Church.-Miss Ruth Josn, who is
attending Mortified Seminary, is spend
ing the Easter vacation with her paren s.,
Mr.. and Mrs. T. 5. Joslin.-Nliss Carrie
Hubbard is assisting in the postoffice.-
The Misses Alice Smith and Blanche Nc
Allister have gone to Washington, -. c.,
on an eXcursion.-The funeral of Melvin
j. Waterman, who died suddenly Satur-
day afternoon, was held Monday after
noon at his late home the Rev. W. ~
Remele officiating. The bearers were
Henry La Morder. Rowland Russell.
John Neill and George Martin. Inter-
ment was in the village cemetery. Those
from out of town attending We're HeJer
Jackson and Mrs. David Smith of Water
vile, Mrs Leonard Freeman and William
Freeman Of Warren, Mr. and Mrs. John
NELL Of East Warren, and Mr.. and Mrs.
Joseph Buzzel Of Montpeier-Gerald
Stokes Of HnesburS is the guest of his
sister, Mrs. w. J. Howard.-The Rebekahs
served sugar-on-snow to a large gather
ing Tuesday evening.-Everett Wallis,
who has been i'll with scarlet fever, has
returned to Goddard Scminary-Mr. and
Mrs. Harry Beden are spending a few
days in Washington, d. C.--Wal,ace Howe
is moving his household goods from his
farm, which he recently sold, to his house
in lrasville.-NIiss Leila Marshall is visit
ing in Randolph.