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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-11-04
Rev. DR.. Simon Forms
Junior Congregation

An organization to be known as the
Junior Congregation of the Eighth
Street Temple has Just been formed
1t was under guidance of the Rev.
Abram Simon.
The purpose OF the organization, It is
stated. is to encourage religious work
among younger members. Other ac-
tivltics will be class for the study Of
Jewish literature, choral singing, an
open forum for debate and current topic
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-11-04
Artillery Alone Active
Along Western Front

PARIS. Nov. 4.-Intermittent cannon
aiding occurred last night on the somme
front and In the region OF Fort Douau-
mont and Vaux on the northeastern
front of Verdun. II was officially an
nounced today. but there were no i'm
portant infantry activities.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-11-04

Light automobile lamps at 5:s5 .. m.
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Postoffce Is AIimony.

DENVER, Col, Nov. 4-PostmasterJ
ship OF branch postoffice was the ALI
mony awarded Mrs. Emma Sullivan yes
terday. Her ex-husband turned the Of
fee over TO her by order Of Judge But
Ter.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-11-04
Alienated by Campaign.

CHICAGO. Nov. 4.-Politics has driven
Charles A. Filipiak to prefer his
resignation as a citizen Of the United
States. because he receives 80 many
political circulars.
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THE WEATHER REPORT.

Forecast for District Of Columbia and
Wirginia-Threatenin and warmer; to-
morrow, fair and warmer.
For Observation-Disclosures with prob
able rain: somewhat warmer; tomorrow
3air; moderate, variable winds.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-11-04

Large stone bungia de luxe; l 50. east of
18th. 3 SOS. north OF reservoir. Bungla. not
bungalow, 10 correct, from India originally
Advt
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1916-01-26
MIR. FRANZ ENGELS
BURIED IN GREENWOOD

|
Wen hhOWn C1tizen OF EnOree Passed
Away saturday ana Buried at Green
WoOd Monday.
me luhcral or Mr.. Franz Engcls,
VINO dlcd unexpectedly at Enorce Sat
ordaS night, was held at Greenwood
MolldaS morning, the services being
conducted by rather Gwinn, of the
oalhollc church at Spartanburg. The
ioiio"ihS acted as pail bearers:
Ac'lVc-Messrs l.. L. ligon, Geo.
oiaNeiE' W. Z. Moore, Russell Bet
SELL W. Y. whitman, }, {. Crompton,
H. :. Iodd ana llamlin Beatty, all Of
f'iiorce'
honorary Mcssrs. \. n. Hanna
ana H. fiuit OF lInorcc, and the fol-
lowing from greenwood: MesSrs. A..
Jerome BEL, f. B, Cobb, s. c. Hodges,
a. >. Sproles, G. a. Barksdale, II. ".
IL. Schrader, }. F. Davis, S. p.
WRIGHT >. Is. burst, a. rosenberg, r..
D. Cartledge' >. Y. Nickles and r. p.
blake.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1916-01-26
JOHN d. w. WATTS NAMED SHERIFF
Governor Manning Announced his Decision Yesterday
After Holding the Matter up for Some Time

Yesterday afternoon The Advertiser
was advised over the long distance tel
ephonc from Columbia that Governor
Manning had announced about noon
that he would appoint John d. w.
Watts as sheriff Of the county to fill
out the uneXpired term Of the late
John ID. Owings 1t Is expected that
the commission will be issued immc-
diately and that Mr., Watts will take
possession Of the office within few
days.
The appointment Of Nh Watts fol-
lows several weeks Of suspense, dur
ing which there was much interest
manifested in the claims Of several ap-
plicants. It early became apparent
that the governor was wavering be-
tween Mr.. Watts and Mr.. c. B. Owings,
brother Of the late sheriff, the argu-
mcnt being advanced that Mr.. Owings
was the logical man to wind up the
affairs OF his brother which necessarily
had been left in more or less Of an un-
finished state. 1t is understood that
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1916-01-26

the governor suggested a compromise
in the matter by which Mr.. Watts
would be appointed sheriff and Mr..
Owings should accept the place of
deputy sheriff, but Mr.. Owings did not
aclniesce in the plan.
Mr.. Watts is one of the best known
men in the county having been identi-
fled with many of the progressive
movements tending to improve farm
life. He has been an extensive exhib-
itor at the state and county fairs,
where he has always won many pre-
miums He is we'll fitted for the Of
flee and will doubtless fulfill it's duties
acceptably.
So far as can be learned, the gov
ernor decided the matter after consul
tation with several supporters of the
different applicants for the place and
the county delegation did not interest
themselves in the appointment at all,
nor were they consulted about it. If
there has been any activity on the part
of the delegation, The Advertiser has
not been able to get wind Of it.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1916-01-26
FAVORS FREEDOM
FOR PHILIPPINES
Wilson May Support Clarke Amend.
ment. Four Years as Limit,


washington Jan. 2l.'-Granting OF
independence 10 inc philippines is not
icSS lhah lWo years ana not more than
'o"l years may DC favored by the Will
son administrator. Senator Hitch
'o'N' ciai'hiai OF me senate Phlllp-
P'ne coI'Ilillce, discussed with PrcSi-
"c'iI Ni""h 'alc touaF, q provision TO
'''"1 chcct "Hlch senator Ciarkc oi
'NrN"h""S had ih'Fodnccd as an amend
"'Ni'' :" Ohc PtHdll'S ihii!ppihc D!il.
'Ni'cr cohiefrihS WIN the president,
"c!'"'or '''cHcock' Whl!c ne would not
7"5 "h"C 'he president hah ioid nm.
'"o'@'''n IT. wa" pFopablc me amend
'''ei'I "ou'o nave me administration
""pi'or''
me president previously opposed
announcer a'hchdlhcht by senator clarke
10 give ihdepcndcnco to the Philip
pi'cS "i'hln TWO years.
'oci'''or liichcocN went 10 thc
"hl'c rouse at me presidents re-
'ucS''
nc NINNc amendment Wouid direct
" p''"'u'''t 20 '"'ltc 'he cooperation
~ ''e powers IN a Pledge 10 MAINTAIN
nc Ho'c'c'EH'! OF me islands ana II
""> an "SiSNihcil "ou'a not nc
''"''o'' "o"'o "u'horl"c MN TO guar
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1916-01-26
Meeting OF Cottonwood Camp,

There will be an important meeting
OF Cottonwood Camp No. 725 w. o. w.
tomorrow night (Thursday). On ac-
count of the unusually large number
to be initiated at this time. the meet
inc will he held in the I,aurcns Camp.
which is located in the Simmons
building on the square. Thirty-ono
Now mcmhcrs will be taken in Visi-
tors from other camps arc cordially
invited TO hc present at this meeting.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1916-01-26
Tailoring Company Moves.

The Laurens Tailoring Company,
which has been occupying the store
room in the Dial building opposite the
post-ofilce, has leased one Of the store
rooms In the Traynham building on
tho south side Of the public square
and began moving in yesterday. The
front part OF the store will be attrac-
lively fitted up for the display of fa-
brics OF the various designs used in
gentlemen's clothing and in the rear
OF the building will be pressing club.
Mr.. Ernest Moore, manager OF the con-
corn. considers the prospects bright
for an increased business in the new
location.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1916-01-26
COMPLAINS OF JOHNSON.
Florence Attorney Says He is Not Com
pctCnt as Judge.


Washington, Jan. 21.--It is learned
that Mr.. Wilcox, an attorney Of Flor
encc, has filed with the department OF
Justice a charge that Judge Joseph L.
Johnson, Of the Western district Of
South Carolina, is not competent in
legal qualifications to discharge the
duties Of his position.
The same attorney fled letter prev
ious to the appointment Of Judge John
son by President Wilson, alleging that
the then Congressman from the 4th
district did not have the requisite
equipment as a lawyer.
The entire Supreme Court and Supe-
rior Court Bench of the Palmetto State,
1t is understood, have submitted state
mients declaring Judge johnson to pos
sess the qualifications Of judge in
ample measure.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1916-01-26
SMITH APPEARS
TO HOLD REINS
Biz Factor in POst0iiicc Fights. N0mi-
nations Held Tn.

Biz Factor in Postoiiicc Fights. N0mi-
nations Held Up.
Washington, Jan, 24-Carcful in
vestigation made here today to asccr-
tain when action would be taken on
the cases Of W. II. Coleman, rcccntly
nominated to be postmaster at Colum-
bia. and Col. Il. j. Cunningham, recon-
mended by Congressman Finley for
the same position at Chester, reveals
the fact that in all probability nothing
Will be done until Senator E. d.
Smith loosens up the situation.
SO far as Columbia Is concerned 1t
appears that the senate committee on
postoffices' has been waiting to know
whether Mr.. Coleman was satisfactory
to the junior senator from South Caro-
lima. The latter. it is understood, will
in time inform the committee that he
has no objection to the nomination be-
ing confirmed.
In the Chester matter the situation
appears to be different. Senator
Smith, when Col. Cunningham is nom
mated, If, in fact, this is done will in
form the postoi!ice committee of his
position. 1t is said hcrc that this nom
ination will not "get by" Senator Smith
and Il lively time may be expected as
a result should tho nomination be
made and get into executive session OF
the senate.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1916-01-26
MAY
PAY BACK TUITION
Werner Resolution Would Require At
t0rncy General to Investigate Status
of Raun tinioricv


t0rncy General to Investigate Status
of BcneiiciariCS.
Columbia, Jan. PA concurrent
resolution was introduced in the SEN
ate tonight by Senator Werner, of
Oconcc county, to require the attor-
ncy general to investigate the iinan-
cial status of all bcnciiciaries of free
tuition privileges at state institutions
within the last ten years. Prosecution
for recovery of amount received is to
be pressed by the attorney general
when, in his Judgment, the beneficiary
was able to pay. Mr.. Werner is the
author also of the bill to abolish all
state scholarships and free tuition fca-
lures at state institutions. which bill
was debated briefly tonight. Debate is
to be resumed tomorrow.
The bill provides that students must
pay tuition at the rate of $40 year,
for which provision there is an
amendment by Senator Carlisle to al
low the student to give notes payable
two years after leaving the school.
The problem Of remedying the abuses
of free tuition is one of the principal
questions before the legislature and it
is thought that before the session is
adjourned law will be enatccd,
changing existing conditions Of affairs.
The house tonight went into a COM
mittcc of the whole in order TO hear
a full discussion OF the plans OF re-
modelling the rostrum. The courtesy
Of the floor was extended TO G. G..
Wilson Of Columbia, architect who
explained the proposed changes.
Bids have been tentatively received
for the contraction Of new house
desk
bill to repeal the South Carolina
tax commission act was introduced in
the house tonight.
The house tonight gave second read
ing to a bill to establish new judicial
district with the counties of Hampton
| Colleton, Jasper and Beaufort.
The two-ccnt mileage bill was pass
cd to third reading in the house to-
night and ordered sent to the senate
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1916-01-26
REV. VI. l.. LAWSON RESIGNS.

Pastor OF First Baptist Church Sewers
his Relation with the Church on
March 18th.
At q congregational meeting at the
First Baptist church Sunday morning
Immediately following the regular
morning service, the board Of deacons
laid before the congregation the resig
nation of Rev. Nj. l.. Lawson, it's pastor,
which had been in the hands of the
board for several weeks. Mr. Lawson
had requested that the resignation be
acted upon without discussion Of any
kind and the request was assented to.
Upon the recommendation Of the board,
the resignation was accepted to take
effect March 18th. No reason was Civ
Ell by Mr.. Lawson for his resignation.
AS his pastorate was apparently CIV
ing eminent satisfaction, his resigna-
tion came as great surprise to his
congregation, and to the people Of the
city. He gave no Indications as to his
future plans, though it is understood
that several very desirable places are
open to him.
Mr.. lawson has been the pastor Of
the First Baptist church since April
-, 1915, during which time the church
has grown steadily in number and in
nucncc. Possessed of peculiar quail
ties Of leadership and spirituality,
combined with a practical and broad
minded personality Mr. Lawson has
been very successful in building up the
church here, besides winning and hold
ing The friendship and esteem Of NOM
bers of all denominations. When the
fact Of his resignation was made
known there was general expression
Of regret, not molly among his own
membership but by all of those with
whom he had come in contact since
moving to the city.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1916-01-26
NOT HEARING MUCH.
Congressional Gossip in the Fourth
District on the Soft Pedal.

District on the Soft Pedal.
According to newspaper reports sent
out from Columbia, where politics and
legislation vic with each other in hold
ing the interest Of visitors and lcgis-
lators, the congressional race In this
district IS not attracting as much inter
est as the races In other districts. In
cludcd in an article sent out from the
capital last week dealing with the diff
fcrcnt congressional races. was the
following in regard to the race in this
district:
Congressman S. j. Nichols, Of tho
fourth, who Is serving out the unex-
pired term Of Hon. j. T. Johnson, who
was appointed Judge Of the western
federal district, has two announced
candidates against him already, A. II.
Miller, Of Greer, and Alvin II. Dean, OF
Greenville. Whether b. A. Morgan, Of
Greenville, who ran the second race
with Mr.. Nichols before, will again
enter Is not known. However, this
race has not been heard much OF from
the visitors here from that district.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1916-01-26
PlnY at Hickory Tavern.

The delightful little drama valley
Farm" which was to have been given
at Hickory Tavern school last Friday
night by the Shiloh dramatic club, was
postponed and will be given Friday
night, the 2Sth. The admission charg-
es will be 25 and 10 cents. The cur
tain rises at 8 o'clock. The public is
cordially invited to attend
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1916-01-26
Mrs. r. F. Flemins's Father Dead.

News was received in the city Satur-
at his home In Lancaster. Mr.. Brown
was the father of Mrs. II. f. Fleming
Of this city. Mr.. Fleming was visiting
him at the time Of his death, which was
very unexpected, and Mrs. Fleming
was in Greenwood. Mr.. Brown had
visited here on several occasions and
had made many friends and acquaint-
ances. His death was due to la grippe.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1916-01-26
Laurcns Township Registrar.

DR.. l.. E. Bishop. of the Eureka Drug
Company. Watts Mills, has been APP
pointed by DR.. Hayne as registrar Of
vital statistics for I.aurcns township,
to succeed DR.. Pink Martin, of Mad
den. DR.. Bishop will have reported to
him the record Of all births and deaths
in the township.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1916-01-26
BETIIEA IN PURPLE
WIELDS THE GAVEL
Lieutenant Governor ut His Post III
Senate After Peace Mission to Eu-

hCutcHNhG VONcEHOf Ut Ills fOSC Ill
Senate After Peace Mission to Eu-
rope.
Columbia, Jan. 24.-Lieutenant Gov
ernor Andrew j. Bcthea presided over
the Senate tonight for the first time
this session. He returned yesterday
from his trip to Europe with the Ford
peace party. On taking the gavcl to-
night the Lieutenant Governor ex-
pressed his pleasure at again being
with the Senate and regretted that he
had been unable to arrive in time for
the opening of the legislature, but said
he had been unavoidably detained by
sickness at Stockholm and had been
further delayed by storms at sea.
The Lieutenant Governor said that
he had visited the House of Commons
and the House Of Lords in London and
had seen the legislative bodies of sew
eral foreign ountries. but that none
of them was working so much for the
great masses OF the people as the South
Carolina General Assembly. In part
1T may please you also to know
that Of all the law-making bodies it
was my privilege to visit, including
the English House of Lords and House
of Commons, none impressed me as
more earnestly desirous to protect and
preserve the rights of the individual
citizen than the General Assembly of
South Carolina.
inspired by this thought and the
need and opportunity in the world to-
day for constructive forces in the
midst Of national upheavals and decay,
call upon you, my countrymen, to
continue to render faithful service to
the State, to keep in mind the high
ideals and traditions set before us
and to remember the issues enjoined
upon you by the people at the ballot
| box. challenge you to a reconsecra-
ton Of human wisdom and power 10
the end that South Carolina may pre-
serve and perpctuate her free institu-
tions and reap a rich harvest Of bless
| ih5o uildci a. SoNcl llllcIlI Ol tllc IcO-
pie, for the people and by the people"
In another place in his address the
| Lieutenant Governor said:
Having recently seen something OF
the national life Of many countries,
and having studied their governments,
1t is my firm conviction that the Prus-
sian belief that the citizen is made for
the State should not prevail. but that
ii Is the first duty and function OF
| government to serve the best interests
OF all its citizenship.
| y resolution introduced hy Senator
| Vcrncr, which welcomed the return OF
| the Lieutenant Governor, and invited
him to address tho Senate on his trip
abroad, was unanimously adoptcd =
! News and Courier
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1916-01-26
Mrs. Emma Calhoun Dead,

Mrs. Emma Calhoun, widow of the
late Robert Calhoun and aunt Of Mrs.
f. =. MCGOWAN, Of this city, died at
Ter home in Ninety Six Thursday and
Yas buried at Bethlehem church. near
Horonaca, Saturday morning. Mrs.
'alhoun was about 65 years Of age and
before her marriage was Miss Turn
Cr.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1916-01-26
Undergoes Operatlon.

Mr.. Carl e. Martin, one of the
obliging clerks with Fowler e Owens,
underwent an operation for appended
tis at the hospital Saturday, the opera
tion being performed by Dr.. J. H.
league. He was resting we'll yester-
day and the Indications are bright for
his rapid recovery.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1916-01-26
Judge Johnson Confirmed.

The Senate OF the United States
confirmed Monday the nomination Of
]. T. Johnson as judge Of the Western
District Of South Carolina. This puts
an end to the speculation as to the
judgeship in this district.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1916-01-26
Won Large Automobile.

Miss Annie Belle Childrcss was a
successful contestant in the Columbia
Record automobile contest, which end
cd last week Miss ChildrcSs did very
valuable work for the paper and was
awarded an Overland touring car
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1916-01-26
Bishop KlIgo Coming.

Rev. j. r. r. Major, pastor OF the
First Methodist church, announced
from the pulpit Sunday morning that
revival services would be held in tha,
church during the early part OF March.
Bishop John c. Kilgo, OF Charlotte,
c., will lead in the services.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1916-01-26
Moves from the Country.

Mr.. G. d. Wilson and family, of
Hickory Tavern, has moved to the city
and is now occupying the cottage on
the corner of Academy street and Irby
avenue, In the southern part OF the
city. They will be welcome residents
to the city.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1916-01-26
ELECTIONS CLAIM
WIDEST INTEREST
Opposition to Associate
Justice Frazer Dcvelopes
GEO. r. MOWERS
NAME MENTIONED
Race for Warehouse Commissioner is
Stfl Attracting Great Deal OF Inter-
est. McLairin's Place Sought by


which will be held on Wednesday by
the General Assembly are holding the
centre of interest in legislative and
political circles. And the most uneX-
pcctcd development in the whole
group Of places to be filled is the op-
position to Associate Justice T.. B.
Fraser. The name of George S. Now
cr, one or the representatives from
Newbcrry and Speaker pro TEN OF the
house, has been brought forward in
opposition to Justice Fraser. and this
situation has caused great deal Of
talk around the capitol A former in
hucntial member Of the general as
Scmbly arrived suddenly in Column
bia the other night to look into the
matter for he would hardly believe
that opposition had developed to the
reelection Of Associate Justice 4. b.
Fraser Of Sumter
This position is going to either in
crease IN interest or opposition TO the
reelection of Justice Fraser will
cease. The members have gone home
for the weekend and nothing positive
Will appear to get a line on the situa-
tion until they return on Monday night
The warehouse commissioners race
is still attracting much interest John
i. McLaurin, who was last week en-
dorscd by the State Farmers Union
and the South Carolina Warehouse AS
Soclation is opposed by f. NJ. Cary, OF
Pickens, and John J. McMahan. of Co
lumbia. The unofficial announcement
from the governors office the other
day that he had no candidate for this
place was received with good deal of
interest in both branches Of the gen
cral assembly.
Mrs. Virginia Green Moody, State
librarian; Carlton W. Sawyer, Comp
trollcr General, and f. II. McMastcr,
Insurance commissioner, will be re-
elected to succeed themselves Without
opposition. This will also he the case
CT circuit JUG@CS James w DGVoro
and $. " G. Shipp, OF The ll,h and
18th circuits. The race for code com
miSSiOnc" Hes between j RiOn M"NiS-
sick, OF Gvccnville j. c. Townsend, of
/ Columbia; Il. f. Carroll, OF Banbcrg,
and II. j. Riley, OF Dcnncttsvillc..
Other positions to be filled at the
Joint assembly on Wednesday are the
following:
TWO trustees OF Winthrop College, b.
Il. rilman and ID. W. McLaurin terms
expired.
Directors Of state Pcnitentiary,
| terms OF W. H. Glenn and \. II Haw-
kins expired.
Two trustees OF The University OF
south Carolina, terms Of W. Nj. ilamcr
and {. T.. Spencer expired.
Three trustees Of Clemson College,
terms OF +. r. Hughes, II. H. Thinner
man and S. 4. McKcown expired.
TWO trustees OF State Colorcd Col
lcgc, terms of G.. b White cxpircd
and ]. w. Floyd, deceased.
Two members board of visitors or
the Citadel, terms of w. w Lewis and
John p. Thomas expired.
Indications arc that all Of thcsc viii
be elected to succeed themselves. the
The Washington times., 1916-02-25
Haughton Change
Noted by Solons
Harvard Man Would Have Rules
Changed to Allow Blocked
Pass to Make Free Ball.

NEW YORK, Feb. Exchanges advo-
Gated by Percy Haughton, of Harvard
and Arthur Poe. of Princeton, in the
football code, while not taken seriously,
may come up for discussion at tonight s
meeting of the prominent football rules
committeeman. Haughton would have a
blocked forward pass behind the scrim-
mage line count as any blocked kick.
Poe would have protection for the at
tackins side which loses the ball on a
tumble.
Haughton's suggestion probably will
meet with favor, as II is pointed out
that blocked forward pass behind the
line of scrimmage would put the attack
ing side at disadvantage Of having
an extra man to protect the passor.
thought. The Princeton man, coming
from n family which, slngularly enough,
made fame out OF recovering fumblcs,
would have the tumble returned to the
attacking side, as he thinks the PEN
atty too heavy in losing the ball. Other
suggestions are that the ball must be
touched behind the line of scrimmage
for touchdown to count, and that
the goal from touchdown should be
abolished.
According to keen judges of play, a
hard and fast measure should be adopt
ed to prohibit violent body blocking by
players on defense, who ignore the flight
of the ball on a forward pass and dc.
liberately put the player, who tries tC
recover the ball, out of commission. A
l0-yard penalty for this offcnsc Is con-
sidered by many to he insufficient.