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The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1916-02-02
c.. c.. HOPKINS
ANNOUNCES FOR SHFRIFF

that the governor appoint man who
was not and would not be candidate
for the office during the coming cam
paign, SO that no one Of us would have
the lead over the other. l am in
formed upon reliable information that
this petition was modestly mailed to
the governor, but no attention was
given 1t.
| am informed fresh from one Of the
representatives that Governor Man
ming did not in any way take this mat
ter into consultation with our repre-
sentatives.
further have it fresh from man,
(whosc name | am free to use, il
necessary, that your present sheriff
John ID. w. Watts said his recommen-
dation from Laurcns county had lit
tie TO do with his appointment but
that the appointment was brought
about by his friends over the State.
So, gentlemen, YOU see Governor Man
ming was ready to consider the ap-
pcalS and wishes of men outside of
our own county, but did not consider
the matter with such Importance to
look into the wishes of our own citi-
ZcnS, not even enough to call in our
lIaurcnS delegation to talk the matter
over, even IN q general way.
am also informed by reliable
source that the governor did get no
ticc to Charlie Owings to como to Co
lumbia to see him, and the result OF
which was that there was movement
on foot between the governor and youl
present sheriff, Mr.. Watts to have MIR
Owings serve with Mr.. Watts, they tc
divide the spoils between them. This
of course, was not satisfactory to Mr.
Owings
| feel free to state that Charlie Ow-
| ings possesses the same qualifications
leading to the successful handling OF
the shcriff's Office as does Mr.. Watts
and this Governor Manning is bound
to admit. Now, in the face Of such
eminent qualifications as Mr.. Owngs
holds, why did not the governor sec
| fit to continue the Office in the shcr-
IFS family, which family had moral
claim upon the uncNpircd term Of oul
| late sheriff.
| have no fault to find with Sheriff
Watts, and I know him well enough,
to say that he will make us a good
officer but do say that Governor
Manning did take the bun by tho
horns and showed Laurcns county cit
| iZcns very little, or no consideration in
! the recent appointment. I am salts
, fled that had Charlie OwingS received
! the appointment that it would have
| been received with full satisfaction
, to the voters.
Gentlemen, I am in the race for
! sheriff, and | am in it to win. do not
wish to offend anyone, yet | want to
put facts before the voters when it is
Of such particular interesting concern
ing so important an office. | feel that
! am personally known to a majority
Of the voters, and for the information
Of those who do not know me, wish
TO state that | am a plain type Of a
farmer. have lived in I,aurens coun-
ty for the past 81 years, and I am sat
iSfcd to abide always by the majority,
and sincerely trust that the maiOri-
ty this time will be with your humble
servant
GEO. H. HOPKINS.
advertisements
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1916-02-02
YORK MAY HAVE NEW BANK.
Understood Chester Capitalists Inter.
ested In Movement.

York, Jan. 27.-York may have a
third bank this fall. Il. H. White, who
Is connected with bank al Chester,
was here this week looking over the
land to consider the practicability of
establishing bank here. 1t is under
stood that T. II. White, Chester cap.
italist, Is largely interested in the pro-
posed venture. a number OF York
county people who have been ap-
preached have signifed their wiling
ness Of taking stock in the new bank.
u. NJ. stroup, one Of the most success
ful business men OF York, Is being
mentioned for president Of the pro-
posed institution. While 1t Is not a
certainty, it is more than likely that
the new bank will be established.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1916-02-02


In announcing my intention to run
for the Office Of sheriff, feel that un-
der present circumstances ! should
put before the voters at this time my
recent activities regarding the appoint
ment to office Of sheriff, recently made
vacant by the death Of our friend and
sheriff, John d. Owings. John Owings
made faithful and brave officer and
he was ever alert to 20 his DUTY and
discharge his duties in manner ac-
ceptable to all, and as a moral right
the office should belong to his family
until the expiration of his term OF Of
flee
1t has been my intention for several
months to enter the race for sheriff
during the coming campaign, and re-
Gently when ii became generally
known that the health Of our former
friend and shcrifl was such that it
was probable that the Office would be-
come vacant, many Of my friends from
different sections Of the county vOlun-
tarily offered their services in my be-
half, should such become the case. 1t
was never my intention to cndcavOr
to get the matter before the Governor
without going through our body of
representatives Of this county, as l
felt that the Governor would not for
momept consider the appointment
Of SO important an Office without first
taking the representatives from this
county into consultation. In view Of
this belief, my friends upon the an
nounccmcnt Of the death Of our sheriff
began their work with the repreSen-
tatives, thcre was a delegation of
four men from my Old Hopewcll home
who had themselves ready and was
within five minutes Of leaving for
Cross Hill and other points to see the
representatives in my behalf. But be-
fore they were able to leave I called
them by phone and notified them most
positively that | would not consider
the appointment, and kindly asked
them to cancel their efforts My rea-
son for this was due to the fact that
l had that afternoon talked with
Charlie OwingS. brother Of the late
sheriff, and through his conversation
I learned that it had been the desire
of our late sheriff that his brother take
charge of his affairs and wind them
up to the entire satisfaction Of his
Office and family. In as much as the
affairs were in a moro or less unfin-
ished condition in the shcriff's Office.
/ considered that | would be doing Il
sincere wrong to the shcriff's family
should | allow my friends to press
my name for the appointment and get
the office, and for this reason and no
other, | called off all efforts in my
behalf. felt then and repeat now
what | have many times said. that
Charlie Owings should have the Of
flee in order that the late sheriff's
family might be better able to wind
up the sheriff's affairs.
In addition to stepping aside from
any efforts in getting the office ! sign
ed a petition along with c. l.. Owens.
w. S. Bagwcll, S. c. Reid endorsing
Charlie OwingS for the Office. We
signed this petition because we felt
him fully capable Of discharging the
duties of the office, and too. to assist
in winding up the affairs Of the Office
to the benefit Of the sherifI's family.
In addition to these we were dcsirous
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1916-02-02
TRIBUTE OF RESPECT

Death, at all times and under all cir
cumstanccS sad. because of tho part.
ing, is Sadder far when the object OF
the fatal arrow is a youth Just bloom
ing and developing into manhood or
womanhood Yet, how often have We
seen verified the common prOvcrb,
death loves shining mark"
The subject Of This bricf and wan
Gering sketch, William Ernest Horton,
eldest son Of Mr.. and Mrs j. Wash
ingtOn Horton was a fine, il not rare,
example for The fulillmcnt Of Gods
purpose to gather TO limSclf the
choicest fruits Of Ills vineyard in that
the Master, seeing the fitness of the
lad. called unto Him His own 10 shine
with the angelic hosts that gladden. the
glorificd realm Of ncver-cndng harm
ony and perpetual peace
After a few brief days and nights of
anxious, painful nursing, the watchers
said "Hc is dead" and, in grief untold.
unmcasucd, folded his marblc-likc
hands upon his peaceful breast, and
awaited the hour to cOnSign the body
to the dust from whence it was shap-
ened and from which it had its being
for so brief space in measured time.
Gle is dead?" No, there is no death
+ loi w iIilS. nc IL llOl utdu--Hc Sleeps
the sweet sleep Of the weary. and at
the gentle call Of the blessed Master,
will come forth and walk in ncwncss
OF life, lie Is not dead,
There is no death for Willie;
His star has gone down
To rise upon that fairer shore:
And bright in heavens jewellcd crown
Will Shina fOrnVnrrnOrpi
He leaves our hearts all desolate,
for MIN death hath no sting. He lives
we die.
Willie, as everyone called him, was
a prepossessing, exemplary youth, just
entering the twenty-first year OF his
age He was the Joy and consolation
OF fond loving and hopeful parents
and greatly loved by a very wide cir
Gle OF friends. He is sadly missed
from the family circle, the communi-
ty, the church and the Sunday school.
( He was a consistent member of the
aMethodist church and one Of the
brightest and very best members of
Glass Number One-the Baracca class,
of the Hurricane Sunday school, com
mittee from which body is called upon
Ito assume the task Of dedicating to his
loved memory these lines OF tribute.
His Illness was Of short duration.
His eyes were closed in sweet, peaceful
Sleep early on tf /. morning Of January
16th, and the burial was in the GENE
terry at Hurricane at 4 o'clock p. m,
ia very large sorrow-stricken assem-
aslage being present to attest the high
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1916-02-02
County Ginning Record.

39,362 bales Of cotton were ginned
In Laurens county the present season
prior to January 16, according to the
report issued by the census depart
ment at Washington, and sent In by
Mr.. McCravy. To the Same date last
year 36,S76 bales had been ginned.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-05-28

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these Shirts. Pick from the Il !
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-05-28

early and
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effects cad skirts and beshape sleeves Coo
blue and white blazer all black
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-07
EDITORS

The first application of the term
 'feditor' to a newspaper man in America was probably in the Boston News Letter, bearing date of 18S years ago today, March 2, TIPS, wherein was reported the death of John Camp bell, many years editor of the Boston Newsletter" Prior to that time the
 man at the head of-a newspaper was variously referred to as its under taker" or author" and more ire quently as 'tprinter'' or "publisher '' Communications to a newspaper were usually addressed '"To the Printer,s' ,s' or ITO the Publisher,'' and it was not until the eighteenth century was well advanced that Pro Bono'' and his tribe began to write letters directed ''To the Editor.' As the editorial business, printing and publishing de- partments of newspapers became more and more separated the we S~ "editor' came into more frequent use although as late as 1794~ the editor of one New York paper was described officially as the ''compi1er.'' By the beginning of the nineteenth century the references to the "editor''- became more general, and in 1901, whens the New York Evening Post issued its first number. William Co1eman's name as Editor
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-07
REMINGTON 60.
 PREPARES FIRST
 RIFLE SHIPMENT
Efforts of Year Culminate In Completion of Order for
 Finished Arms.

The first case of completed arms, packed and ready for shipment, is said to have attracted much attention in the shipping room of the Remington Arms plant yesterday. This lone case of rifles, believed to be destined for one of the allied nations at war, is small in comparison to the output of tRe big factory, it's completion marks an epoch in the industrial history of Bridgeport, for it is an assurance that the big Botson avenue plant is com plete, capable of making goodw that will pass the minutest inspection by representatives of the allies, and promises millions of dollars to Bridgeport in the future.
 To factory officials, the one case containing about 10 rifles complete, means more than to the general pub lie, it is the continuation of nearly years effort. It indicates that every one of the thousand or more depart ments and operations that are formed in the vast plant is perfect, and that a constant flow of finished material will now pass from the rough stages of work to finished completion with regularity and profit.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-07
"OUTCAST' MAKES DEEP 
 IMPRESSION AT LYRIC

At the Lyric last night Bridgeport's s favorite star of advanced stock, with her own admirable company, began g. weeks performance of that fa- nous all year round success at the New York Lyceum theatre, Out cast" in which Elsie Ferguson achieved the great triumph of her brilliant career in the unique charac- ter of Miriam and in which part Miss Spooner was seen, and which fit the clever little star perfectly. The Lyceum theatre production of this Eery remarkable human play was made originally under the direct man agement Of the late Charles Frohman in cooperation with Klaw and Err langer, which fact alone places the seal of high dramatic worth on the play.
 "Outcast'' is generally termed the greatest man and woman" play ever written or staged, and again, perfect ly fits the exact individual talents of the Cecil Spooner Stock Go. The story of the play mainly deals with Eery important and interesting sub .ect as to the relative conditions which frequently exist between separ- ated lovers, in which "the woman aas discarded ttthe man." and de- lights in noting his downfall, should 7uch be the case, a1th ough it ire Iuent1y occurs with f<t11e won1ans" IS well, for it is a humanly written. truthful as we'll as forcefuI drama Of 1ctual life, in which there are always two sides to every story.
 As Miriam" Miss Spooners has a -p1end1d acting part for her highest Frade of work and that conveys a rreat deal as Ter ability is of the unlimited grade, and always the est. The next part of importance is that if "GeOffry," (the man in the easel which would naturally be played by 2e1l Trenton, but regretab1y, this pop lar leading man is confined to his 'ooms and under physicians care, and ollowing his strict orders must re- 1ain at home throughout this week. 1r. Trenton will be replaced by Ho- ler Barton, a. splendid young leading nan, who was in the original Out Jast production, also leading man or Cecil Spooner for several seasons n the famous production of 'The Dancer and the King" substituted or MT. Trenton, and gave a nasterly
 erformance of the part. The entire onpany have splendid parts and ac- Iuft themselves most creditably as lsuaI, each member registering dis met personal impression on the au- fence, which, despite the fnc1ernency f the weather was a, very large one. Altogether, "Outcast'' was a genuine 'uccess and Miss Spooner may we'll eel elated over it's reception.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-07
PURCELL LEAVES
 RACE FOR MAYOR TO SAVE MILITIA

Hartford. March 7-In announcins his withdrawal from the contest for the Democratic nomination for may terday that he felt the First Connec- ticut Infantry would be split in twain should he continue a candidate, in view of the indications that the Re publican nominee would be Colonel Richard J. Goodman, oonInander of the regiment.
 Major Purcell said he had prose cuted his canvass for the Democratic nomination for two weeks and was gratifed at his prospects for success, but was astounded when Colonel Goodman entered the field for the Republican nomination.
 Tt is easily apparent what would be the demoralizing effect upon the regiment should the colonel and [. ship, appeal to our mutual friends in the guard for their support at the poHs,'' he said.
 The major said he did not care to be construed as criticising his com manding officer for becoming the Re publican candidate nearly three weeks after he had himself announced his candidacy, but he felt that to avert the disorganization of the regiment, it was necessary that one of them should retire. The major said he was prepared to place his patriotism above his personal ambition for high political honors at this time.
 The form in which Major PurcelPe decision was announced was as fol- lows:
 Tn view of the announcement by Colonel Richard J. Goodman, com manding officer of the First Infantry c. N. G., that he is a candidate for mayor on the Republican ticket herewith give notice to my friends and supporters of my withdrawa, from the contest for the nomination
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-07
F YOUR BABY
 HAS A COUCH
Don't Neglect It

Every doctor will tell you that a cough, cold or sore throat or any kind especially in a chiId-is a, dangerous thing. Neglect in such cases leads to serious and often fatal diseases. It is important for mothers to know that Father Johns Medicine, by means of it's soothing, healing ingredients promptly relieves the throat irritation and treats the cough or cold in the natural way. Because it is pure and wholesome food remedy Father Johns Medicine gives strength to ward off the attacks of disease and builds up those who are weak and run down. It is a safe medicine for the children because it is free from alcohol or dan gerous drugs in any form. Get a bot tie today.-Adv,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-07
Sun Vat Sen Is Man
 ! Of Mystery In China.

Tokio, March 7.-Tsen Chun-hsuan, central figure in the present uprising In Lunnan Province, China is in To. kio in conference with pr. Sun Yat Sen, the Chinese revolutionary leader of former days who is a political refu- gee here What part Dr. Sun may be taking in the Chinese revolution ia hard toa say, but the fact that he has received Tsen is indicative of his in terest-l Tsen, who has been spoken of as the man who might become president of China in case the Repub- hcan army of the South should sue ceeed in establishing a Southern gov ernment is not supposed to have been in harmony with Dr. Sun, but their relations have become friendly.
 The Correspondent of The Associat- ed Press: recently asked Dr. Sun if he desired to make any statement concerning the revolution in Southern China, but he replied tEthe time is not yet rfpe.'
 Tn Tokio to-day, Dr. Sun is known
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-07

for mayor on the Democratic ticket I feel that personal ambition should be sJIbordinated to the good of the state and, at this time particularly, I regard the integrity and efficiency of the National Guard as paramount. l thank all those who have given me evidence of their good will in my canvass and I express the hope that my retirement at this time will not work out to the disadvantage of the Democratic party in the coming cam paign."
 Major Purcell was asked if he would resign from the National Guard. He said he had considered that step as an alternative to with drawing from the mayoralty race and had decided to remain in the guard.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-07
WHO CAN DOUBT SWORN TESTIMONY
 OF HONEST CITIZENS


For nearly nine years was a great sufferer from what my doctor said was Kidney trouble and my blood was out of order; enduring all that time ex- cruciating pain in my back and across my bowels. T was drawn down so that I could only walk with my hands on my knees. My doctor sad he could do nothing for me. tried many kinds of medicine but all to no avail. A friend told me about pr. Kilmer's Swamp-RoQt, and as had tried everything else that I heard of, I bought bottle of Swamp-Root and it did wonders for me. I priiize it higher than any other medicine and shall recommend it to my friends. I wish to add right here that after using SwGmp-Root for two months began to straighten up and am now sound and we'll, and feel like I might live g. long time yet to tell what your med Acine has done for me.
 Yours very truly,
 T. c. CLAY, 75o Sugar St. Marion, ohio State of Ohio,
 Marion County:
 Personally appeared before me this 18th day of December, A. D., 1914, T. c. Clay, who subscribed to the above statement and made oath that the same is true in substance and in fact.
 CHARLES W. HABERMAN,
 Notary Public,
 Marion Co., Ohio. Some time ago I was taken with
 Prove What Swamp-F Send ten cents to Dr. KiImer & Go bottle It will convince anyone You Information, telling about the kidneys %I1 TD..
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-07
PROPOSALS FOR AUTOMOBILE
 SUNDRIES AND SUPPLIES

SEALED PROPOSALS will be re- ceived at the office of the State High way Commissioner, State Capitol, Hartford, Connecticut, until 2 p. m. of March 22nd, 1916, for furnishing Au- tomobile Supplies and sundries for the year ending April 1st, 1917. Blank forms of proposals giving quantities of the various kinds of supplies need ed may be obtained at the office of the State Highway Commissioner. All proposals must be accompanied by 8 surety bond or certified check in one-third (1-3) of the amount of the bid.
 The State Highway Commissioner reserves the right to reject any and all bids.
 c. J. BENNETT,
 State Highway Commissioner. Dated at Hartford, Connecticut, this 9th day of March, 1916.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-07
Forty Thousand
 Fighting Men To
 Prevent Smuggling

Int Hague, March 7.-The Dutch Minister of War, reporting Tn the Second Chamber of the Dutch Parlia- ment says that 36,679 persons were prosecuted for smuggling goods into Germany 1aaSt year. Forty thou sand soldiers were employed to pre- vent smuggling, but because of the soc miles of frontier they had to pa trol, many of the smugglers were able to do a brisk business with the people across the border. The wiIes of the smugglers are many and the ingenuity which they bring to their. trade, it is said, would fit themsfor all the higher reaches of diplomacy
 Leather was <smuggIed inside bar rels Of muSSelS, balls of rubber in side the outer shells of onions and bags of meal got up to represent sleeping babies were sent over the border. Hundreds of thousands of the frontier population after the be- ginning of the war, engaged in the lighter forms of the prescribed traf- hc, Bribery of the frontier guard is said to have been the method tried most frequently.
 The strip of country along the va rious frontiers is now declared in a state of@siege and, the military com manders order the whole life of the community. They have resorted in some regions to banishing all unde- Arable persons. The number thus deprived of their tight of residence last year is 1,297. % ?
 A sbill passed recently limits sup plies for the border towns to quanti- titles that were normal before the WAT.
 The authorities carry out the anti smuggling laws in a most drastic way, realizing that the traffic was endan- ger1ng the countrys oversea supply by awakening the distrust of the Allies.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-07

man of mystery. He lives in a comfortable Japanese house in a quiet part of the metropolis and is known as MT. Nakayama- He is guarded by a number of men supposedly Ja- panese detectives, against possible as saSSination.:
 Huang Hsingn, who is recently re- ported to have been in the United States supposedly in conference with number of enemies of the Chinese government, is said to have arrived in Japan According to Japanese newspapers he is now living in Tokio and like Tsen Chun-hsuan will have Q series of conferences with Sun Vat Sen concerning the revolution in Southern China
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-07

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