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The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1917-03-14
SEEKS BIG POLICY.
j. p. Morgan Wants $2,5OO,0OO OF Life
Insurance.

New York. hnrch 81. p. Morgan
cation for S2,500,0O0 life insurance,
which would ,e the largest policy ev-
or written under one name. The risk
would be distributed among several
companies and the insurance was
intended to protect Mr. Morgan's part
ners as we'll as the bankers personal
protection.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1917-03-14
LAUKENS, $. C.. MARCH II, 1917.

The Advertiser carries today several
interesting contributions on the bond
issue election. Yesterday it received
another from Supervisor IIumbcrt
which came too late to publish in this
Issue. The significant statement in
Mr.. iIumbcrt's contribution is his es-
innate that the yearly tax levy to pay
interest and provide 4 sinking fund
will in all probability not exceed $3.50
on thousand dollars OF assessed pro-
perty. AS the great body of voters in
the county pay on an amount consd-
erably less than 4 thousand dollars,
it would seem that the individual tax
to support the bond issue will be in
tinitcly sinai! in most cases.
The man who opposes the bond is
sue for good roads because he OBJ
jccts to making debt which his chill
dren will have to pay, loscs sight Of
the fact that hy voting against the
bonds he may be dcpriving those very
children OF The pleasures and advan-
tagcs which no amount Of money could
afford them III the years to come. Good
roads arc necessary adiunctS to good
schools and good churches and if these
forces are not fully developed while
tho child is young the effects will be
felt after reaching maturity.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1917-03-14
Statement OF th, Condition OF thc
BANK OF WATERLOO,
Located at Waterloo, :. e., at the close
.! business, March 9Th, 1917.
RESOURCES:

RESOURCES:
Loans and Discounts 62513 %
o'efuTallS 26l so
FURNITURE and Fixtures l229I5
o"iINihS house 2,255.00
Other Real Estate Owned. 1855. .i6
Due from Banks and Bank
ers :. ll,lSl.G3
currency .. =. 800
silver and other coin 1918
Checks and CASH Items :. 4O1 .33
Iotal ~. IS 79,SS2. 90
LIABILITIES:
Capital Stock Paid In s. 25,00O. 90
surplus Fund :. ;. 100000
Undivided Profits. less Cur
rent Expenses and Taxes
Paid ..I. :. 3,747.O3
Due to Banks and Bankers 9l7.32
Dividends Unpaid ;. ;. 1850
Individual Deposits Subject
TO check $33 ,266.93
Savings Deposits i,42O.1O
Time Certificates OF De-
post 4,36l.55
Cashiers Checks 657.GG AZ, 2,70G.2i
lotal IS 1882. 90
state OF South Carolina,
County Of Laurens, IS:
before me came G. Y. Culbcrison,
Cashier OF the above named bank, who
beng duly sworn, says that The above
and foregoing statement Is a true CON
dit!cl of said bank as shown by the
bnCl of said Bank.
&. (. CUi.3ERT30N.
SEOrn to and subscribed bpforc mo
til 9th day of March, 1917.
j. j. Adams,
Notary Public.
Correct Attest: t. j. Anderson, J. c.
SM.,A, II. *. Aiken, Directors.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1917-03-14
RESOURCES

RESOURCES:
Loans and Discounts IS Sj,0I3.4l
Ovcrdrafts ;. :. :. ;. 3,2lS.40
Bonds and stocks owned by
the bank ;. 100000
Furniture and Fixtures ;. l,70A.G3
Banking house :. :. :. l,750.00
Other real estate owned ;. 100000
Due from banNs and bankers Obi. 90
Currency !. . $4,000
Gold . :. t.. :. . . $3.50
Silver and other coin ;. ;. 160.S1
Total ;. Y. :. .$l0S,3S0.Si
LIABILITIES:
Capital stock paid in ;. IS 25,000.00
Surplus Fund :. :. :. :. 15,000.0 90
Undivided Profits. less cur
rent expenses and taxes
paid !. ;. 66O6.s9
Dividends unpaid :. :. :. $500
Individual deposits subject
to checks :. ..$32.405,69
Savings deposits 41.93
Time Certificates Of De-
posit ;. :. :. 21,755.56
Cashiers checks. 1877 54,215.95
Bills payable, including GER
tihcates for money bor-
rowed :. :. ;. 10000
Total ..$l0S,3SO.Si
State Of South Carolina,
County of I.aurcns, IS:
Before me came l.. II. Brooks, Cash
icr OF the above named bank, who be-
Ing duly sworn, says that the above
and foregoing statement is a true con
ditiOn Of said bank, as shown by the
books Of said bank.
l.. II. BROOKS.
Sworn to and subscribed before me
this 18th day OF March. 1917.
l.. G. Dorroh,
Notary Public.
Correct Attest: r. l.. Gray, J. w.
Bcason, s. ID. Martin. Directors.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-22
Omnibus Bill Won't
 Have Desired Effect
(Special to The Farmer.


 Hartford, March 22-To the Senate today went a report favoring refer- ence to a commission of five, to be named by the governor before July IT, the Fairfield county omnibus bill favored by John T. King as pro- gram of progressive measures. Every thing in the bill-which aims to es- tablish an agricultural and industrial board-will be considered by the commission except mothers pensions, which subject is now under considera- tion by the appropriation committee.
 The bill provides for old age pen sions,~ free employment bureaus, ex- tension of public utilities service, farm loans and other matters of similar nature. The mothers pensions bill had been considered by the committee on humane institutions and by it re- ferred to the appropriations commit tee. It is believed this committee will refer it back and report no funds to carry out thep rovisions of the pro- posed act.
 The procedure now being taken by the General Assembly means that ac- ton will be delayed at this session and that failure to pass the measures will not react on the Roraback fac tion to the extent anticipated.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-22
SUBMARINE N-5 IS LAUNCHED AT
 LAKE GO. PLANT
Officials Report Maiden Journey of Undersea Boat
 Auspicious Success.

The submarine N-5 was launched at 10:33 o'clock this morning at the yards of the Lake Torpedo Boat Go. where the vessel was built for the United States government.
 It was one of the most successful launchings yet demonstrated by the company, the snubbing rope breaking only six times and the vessel being returned to the docks free from it's cradles within seven minutes of the time Mrs. George E.. Bevans, of Eliz- abeth, N. J., a niece of President Her bert $. Miller of that city, broke the gaily bedecled champaign bottle over its bow christening it ''N-5."
 "A guard of United States Coast Ar t1llerymen under command of Lieut. Jones was stationed about the yard to prevent any person not employees of the Lake company from witnessing the launching. Their uniforms of dull oltve4drab blended harmoniously with the blue worn by the few naval men present and the overalls of the work men who labored scientifically to make the slide from the ways a perfect suc- cess.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-22

Washington, March p2-Oers mediation prevent tal between the United Germany expected among the next developments
 Administration officials European tra contemplating such pan and they frankly regarded another effort backed by Germany to divide sentiment in Congress and embarrass the president
 It declared authoriativey today that proposals of mediation for discussion will be considered unless Germany first abandons the campaign of ruthlessness.
 U. S. FORGED TO DRASTIC ACTION
 All administration officials from the president down take the position that the United States has and does not desire with Germany but forced into to protect lives and property of its citizens against unlawful aggression
 Unless Germany prepared completely change her posi- ion it declared today offers of mediation and dscussion useless Germany it recalled accepted former Secretary Byan proposal to sign of his peace nvesga ion treaties would have bound the United States n- action year while commission investigated the situation
 W called to convene in extra session April to casder further to meet Germanys submarine are administration officials today awaiting wia anxiety future developments in the situation It is realized that the assembling of days pregnant with tremendous importance to the United States.
 PREPAREDNESS STEPS RUSHED
 Meanwhile believing that Germany by the hostile acts of and determined shall recognized government off cas bending all their energies to meet that condition by putting the nations armed forces and in readiness for any evenuality
 President believed be preparing address gres and to actually has existed for time Congress probably will appropriate about $OOOOOOO for ona defense authorize the president to the armed forces of the United States against Germany.
 Technically would amount to declaration of war but whether the States shall enter the in it's full sense will depend to which Germany continues the lawful aggressons of her submarines
 Tn circles today the suggestion heard that the fight organization of the house pending ac by the international crisis The senate already organized.
 Steps to put country in state of preparedness went forward rapidly today
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-22
SENATE PASSES BOND MEASURES
 FOR BRIDGEPORT
Provision Is Made for Anti
 cipation Notes for Rais- ing Ready Cash.
Especial to The Farmer.)


 Hartford, March 22-The Senate today passed the bonding measures asked by the special committee of the city of Bridgeport. The measure provides for s7O0,0oo street extension bonds; $75o,oO0 pavement bonds; s75o,oOo for sewers: s5O0,ooO for schools; $4O0,O0o for parks; s200, ,000 for isolation hospital; $125,000 for clinic building; $75,00O for motoriz.. ing the fire department apparatus, this in serial notes; and $100,OO0 for new fire and police stations.
 The bill also provides that these bonds may be increased to an aggre- gate of $6,400,000 which was the amount of the bonds originally asked for, provided however, that at no time the total bonded indebtedness exceeds five per cent. of the grand list. Pro vision is also made. for anticipation notes to permit the work on the war; ious public improvements to be start ed before the bonds are sold.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-22
Navy Convoy Flag Attracts Attention
 In Streets of City

For the first time in the history of Bridgeport the convoy flag, an, en- blem showing a field of white dotted with blue crosses, was seen on the streets of this city. Lieut. Leonard H. Dyer, U. S. N. R F., accompanied by Collector of the Port James L. Mo- Govern, visited police headquarters this morning, after attending the launching of the submarine N-5.
 Hundreds who passed the naval of fciaPs automobile which stood out side of police headquarters and from the side of which the convoy flag was flung to the breeze, .gazed at the em- b1em in perplexity. Lieut.. Dyer was introduced to police officials by Collec- tor McGovern. His visit had noth- ing to do with official business, the naval official asserted
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-22
Salary Revisions In
 City Court Approved
 In Committee Report
Especial to The Farmer)

Hartford, March 22--The commit. tee on cities and boroughs today re- ported favorably in the Senate the bill changing the charter of the city oi Bridgeport in regard to the city court The salary of the judge is set at $3,- 900; deputy judge, $2,5O0; prosecutors $2,500 each, with equal powers and to do equal work; clerk, $1,800 and as- sistant clerk, $900. The salaries of the clerk and assistant In the original resolution were set at $2,000 and s1,- 200
 The amendment also carries a clause aimed to prevent protracted 1iti. gation and appeals from city court de- cisions. Such appeals regarding sums less than $100 will be referred to the supreme court and those involving sums larger than $100 will go to the court of common pleas.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-22
HOUSE SUSTAlNS HEALY RULING ON
 SUFFRAGE BILLS
(Special to The Farmer


 Hartford. March 22-Following the Interest debate the House mas w.t. messed in years, Speaker B. Healy was sustained this afternoon, by a vote of 1855 to p, in his reference to the woman suffrage committee of unfav- orable reports from the Judiciary com ,,i++aa on two measures relative to women suffrage. The measures uii- favorably reported. and later re1erreo hv the Houses vote in support or tne sne.ker to the woman suffrage com
 ;.+.a wera drafted by Representa- tive c. Shaw of Bedding.
 One provided for woman's rlgn' 'o vote on, excise matters and the other oave women the vote in national ana municipal elections. The report re- iecting the excise legislation was re- port from the entire committee. On the other bill, a minority report to be signed by Representatives Sherwood, Geary. Bailey and Jones is to be pre- sented.
 Senator Bartlett and Representative Back signed neither report. Repre- sentative Taylor of Danbury, contrary t3 expectations of suffIagiSts, signed the unfavorable majority report
 The debate was precipitated when Speaker Healy referred the reports to the woman suffrage committee. Rep resentative Foord of Stamforu apt pealed from this ruling and after de- bate there was a roll call on the sus- taining of speakers ruling.
 Among those voting against the speaker were the Bridgeport repre- sentatives, Chew and Blakeslee; More house Of Stratford; Jones Of New Hart ford; and Martin of Orange.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-22
TICKET SPINDLE
 NETTED $40,000
 POLICE DISCOVER
Persons All Along New Ha- ven Line Bought Spur
 ious Pasteboards.

Forty thousand spurious railroad tickets, representing at least a $40,000 cleanup to the band, who conspired to defraud the New Haven road, were passed on conductors of the company by persons to whom they were sold, by the swindlers. Capt. E. o. C1onan stated today that an inventory by the company of tickets sold by them and used the last two months, has dis closed the fact that this immense number of fake tickets was issued.
 The tickets were exact duplicates of the original 'pasteboard issued by the company but contained the serial numbers which the conpany intend- ed using for the valid ticket issue in the ensuing two months. Frank Me- Namara was arrested in the Atlantic hotel by Detective Fred Feeley as one of the half dozen conspirators, had been sent to this city to dispose of thousands of the tickets.
 He was about to arrange for the sale and locate a room in some pri- vate house when arrested. Capt Cronan states that the band, the head of which the railroad officials charge is Frank Osborne of Springfield, Mass, a trusted employe of the road. and for 29 years a conductor, would sell tickets to persons for $1, which would carry them from this city. from Hart ford, or New Haven. to Boston. Springfield, or New York.
 With McNamara and Osborne two other men are under arrest at Hart ford, Adclph Witkin and Harry Cor don. All of the defendants live in New Britain with the exception of the railroad conductor. They are under bonds of $5,O0O for trial in the su- perior court of that city.
 Capt. Cronan stated today 1t is not certain whether or not the band op- erated in this city to any great ex- tent. He is awaiting the checking up of fake ticket destinations which have been sold and used on trains.
 Witkin was released from jail today lon $5,000 bond furnished by his father, Morris Witkin.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-22
H0L COMB ASKED TO GIVE
 U. s. OFFICIALS DATA ON
 HOSTILE ACTIVITY HERE

Hartford, March 22-Gov. EIolcomb today declined to amplify his state ment made yesterday to the effect that men hostile to the United States were engaging in military drill nightly in Connecticut.
 'I do not intend to give out in ad- vance any information that will be of benefit to the enemy said the governor.
 When pressed to be little more definite the governor admitted that he included Hartford among the places where there was such drilling. He would say nothing further.
 United States District Attorney Thomas J. Spellacy has addressed to
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-22
Dr. David Starr Jordan ? Sends Telegram Asking
 Wilson to Keep Peace

New York. March 22-Dr. David Starr Jordan in behalf of the Elmer gency Peace Federation, meeting here, sent another telegram to Presi- dent Wilson today in which he said:
 Our own autocrats are using every effort to force us to join Europe on Europe's terms. We believe that you can and will prevent this issue"
 While the federation is ir session Dr. Jordan plans to send daily and nightly telegrams to the President, it was announced, with the idea of per- suading him that there is no real de- mand for war.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-22
HOUSE PASSES BILL REQUESTING OFFICE
 OF ASSESSORS HERE
Especial to The Farmer.)

Hartford, March 22-The House today passed under suspension of the rules the charter amendment abolish ing the board of tax assessors of Bridgeport and creating the office of tax commissioner, also the amend ments providing for advertising of city contracts in weekly newspapers, and the amendment regarding the conduct of the proposed clinic build ing. The bill went to the Senate and under suspension of the rules immed- fate action on it will be asked there for tomorrow. in order that the gov ernor may sign the act and it be in force by April 1.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-22
RUSSIANS ARE CAPTURED.

Berlin, March 22, by wireless to Sayville-A revival of activity on the Rumanian front is reported today by the war office. On the Russian front, east of Lida, German attachments ad- vanced to the second Russian trenches over a front of two and a half miles and captured more than 200 Russians
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-22

the governor a letter in which he calls on the latter to furnish information for the benefit of the federal govern ment to back up the governors state ment about hostile drilling. The dis trict attorney calls the governors at tention to- the fact that government agents have been at work in the state for some time and have had the as- sistance of the state police. These agents know nothing of any such hos tile drilling, nor do the state police, says the district attorney.
 The governor referred to Hartford as place in which such drilling was done. The local police said they knew nothing of it nor had the de- partment been asked to investigate.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-22
New Hampshire Votes Half Million Dollars
 for Defense of State

Concord, N.N H., March 22.-By unan- imous vote today the New Hampshire senate authorized the governor to sign his warrant for $500,00O to be used in the defense of the state and to meet possible demands for national defense
 The house without dissenting vote passed the necessary legislation yes terday.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-22
FIELD HOSPITAL FOR BOSTON

Boston, March 22-A conference was called by Mayor Curley today to- consider the advisability of estaplish- ing a field hospital in the Fenway dis trict for use in case of war. The may or suggested to the park commission that plank walks used in the parks during the winter might be utilized as flooring for the hospital tentx.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-22
SCHOOL RAZED BY FIRE

Nashua, N. H., March 22-Fire to- day destroyed the Spring street gram mar school, causing a loss of S1OO, 1000. It is supposed to have started about a boiler in the basement The four story brick building formerly was us- ed as high school.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-22
SEEKS BIG WAR INDEMNITY

Amsterdam, March 22-President Rovenstein of the Reichsbank is quot ed in a Berlin telegram as saying at a meeting in support of the new war loan: "Only through victory can we attain that peace which will bring us what we need to bear the burden of the war, namely. a great war indem- ui&y."
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-22
MEDIATION MOVE REPORTED, Il. s. SPURNS
 ADVANCES BY NEIJTRAIS UNLESS GERMANY
 ABANDONS RUTHLESS UNDERSEA WARFARE

Capital Learns That European Neutral Will Seek to Mediate Between U. s. and Germany Move is Regarded As Another Step to Divide Congress Called In Special Session-Berlns Recession From Submarine Warfare Only Terms on Which United States Will Listen to Appeal From Neutral Plans Are Rushed. x
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-22
POTATOES AT $5 A BARREL.

Houlton, Me, March 22-Dealers today were paying farmers $5 bar rel for potatoes for the first time in several weeks. They had been paying SC this week. Two weeks ago the farmers refused $7. The market is dull. gsss
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-22

 ARE SENT
 TO PRISON

New York, March -Albert O.. Sander and Charles N. Wunnenberg, who pleaded guilty yesterday to charge of having sent spies to Eng land from his country to gather in- formation for the German military authorities were sentenced today to serve two years in the federal prison in Atlanta and to pay fine of $2,50Q each.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-22
THE WEATHEIs

Generally fair and warmer tonight and YEadays
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-22
FRENCH REGAIN MANY VILLAGES
 IN HUGE DRIVE Germans Resist Stoutly But Are Routed From Strong
 Entrenchments. TOWNS RECAPTURED
 REACH 366 TOTAL Berlin Admits Losses In Sharp Encounters on the
 Somme Front.

Paris. March 22-The Germans made energetic resistance to the Wrench last night between the Somme and the Aisne, but after spirited f1ght- ing north of Tergnier the French forced them out of several strong po- sitions. 97
 The French occupied several vii. lages to the north of Soissons. They we're carried in the face of determined resistance by the Germans.
 The total amount of French terri- tory liberated from the German in. yaders by the Somme offensive up to March 21 is 853 square miles. situated in the four departments of Pas dc Calais, Ooise, Aisne and Somme.s It includes 366 towns and villages, the homes of 1S2,OO0 Frenchmen. The Germans are still in possession of 7,126 square miles of French terri- tory.
 pr. Henru De Rothscanild. a mem. Der of the great Rothschild family, has given 100000 francs for the relief of the inhabitants in the liberated sec- tions of Picardy.
 BERLIN ADMITS RETREAT.
 Berlin, March 22. by wireless to Seville Spirited fighting in the sec- ton over which the Germans have been retiring Is reported in today'a official communication, which mem tions no further evacuation of terri. tory. French battalions attacking on the north bank of the Aisne were re- pulsed.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-06-26

from tho wings.
He's up and at EN- all the time.
What matter II he had played
golf all afternoon!
And after the first act ] went
out ''in front" with Mr.. Bloom to
SEQ Mrs. Jolson. who Ia as young
and pretty as her husband IL pop
uIar. She was holding IN Atredale
pup.
You IKE dors.- said.
"Oh. iiko them we'll enough"
shs replied. But I certainly do
not like travelling with them. Al
brings home every dog that hap
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-06-26

home in California. when Manager
Bloom came up and shooed him
away.
You've rot five minutes 70 mako
up and get ready" he doomed
but Al was already within the con.
fln-s OF his dressing room.
when he next appeared HIS face
was blacker than tho shades OF
night lie saluted me and stepped
onto the stage. A wave OF frantic
applause almost shook me out OF
my cubby.hole.
Al didn't need any "eggins on"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-06-26

sang. And Mr. bloom yelled.
he careful" | whispered
They'll hear you ou, front"
lie smiled. but didn't stop shout.
inE.
Got 10 start EN- off right he
said. after he didn't have any more
yelling wind. III you get en- off
on tho right foo, they no well the
whole show
As stood watching tho chorus
thru its opening song, Al Jolson
came along and Joined me. And
told me what fine game OF golf
ho had had Monday afternoon. with
Carl Reiter. the Orpheuin vaude-
vile manager here. and how he
had fallen down badly on one hole.
and how he was going out 20 the
Country club again today and 60
around In m elShty--if no had n
h, OF luck.
And he told me how he had
struck a bargain with tho senortta
who does tho Spanish dance. and
had sold her tho spiu pup which
he had anctioncd off at Sunday
nights performance for the Red
Cross. and which he himself had
lid in a, $50 Tho ssnorlta traded
Rim another dos and gave him $40
&c boot
We were getting along fine. and
no was telling me abou, his nice