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The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1917-05-16

foot inches, weigh ITO pounds, and
lit us a fiddle. Am now at law, have
varied interests, know human nature
and am known throughout South
Carolina as the standing candidate
for governor with the largest political
graveyard filed with servants of the
system.
"Dcign to permit the South to aid
you in handing your big stick on the
autocrats OF Germany.
Though far apart heretofore in
peace, may we not get together in a
just war to promote world democracy
and rejoice together in the peace to
come, be that peace here or hereaf-
ter?
Command me to come and if you
will, to bring with me South Carolina's
quota, for shall feel humiliated if
South Carolina is refused her place
in the sun"
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1917-05-16
DUNCAN READY TO
ACCOMPANY TEDDY
Perennial Candidate for Governor
Volunteers to Fight Germans With
Roosevelt.

columbia, May ll.-John T. Dun
can, Columbia attorney, known
throughout South Carolina as form
Ier candidate for governor, may go to
France in the division that Roosevelt
has offered to raise, if congress al
lows him that authority. Mr.. Duncan
has written to Mr.. Roosevelt Offering
his service, and has been informed
is letter has been place on file FOR
reference when the power to raise
,rcGimcnt is granted The colonel
Mr.. Duncans patriotism is thor
oughlY aroused now, as il was when
the troops wCrr ordered 10 Mexico.
At that time hc offered his services
10 Governor Manning. since The de-
clara'ion oi war upon Germany by
the United states, Mr. Duncan has at
tcmDtcd 10 enlist in the navy but was
turned down duo to his age, although
he IS well qualified otherwise
Ills. letter 10 Roosevelt follows:
u write to offer my services.
LET nc 20 to France with you IN
amy capacity. though; TO make this
offer whcn YOU first spoke OF going,
but did not, until Yesterday, think
you had chance. | soc the senate
favors it.
IF in committee thc house vii!
agree then the division goes. Let me
bring South Carolinas quota.
t,,in
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1917-05-16
ASSASSINS PLOT
TO KILL GONZALES
Bomb Discovered in Cuban Palace was
Paced There to Kill President Men.
ocnl and the american Minister.

Havana, May iO.-lt was aScer-
taincd tonight that in tie attcmpt TO
aSsasSinatc President Mcnocal last
niSht by means Of bomb explosion
'hc conSpirators had in contcmpla-
tion the death Of William Gonzales.
the United states minister to Cuba.
who was IN tho palacc with tic prc.i-
don, at tho time.
The following official report Of the
plot was made public al tho palace
late tonight:
In view Of tho crimna! attcmpt
AGAINST the life Of The chief MAGISTRATE
and that OF the minister of tho United
states which was to have been car
ricd out last night, the government full
Ills It's duty in making the following
declaration regarding the facts OF tho
case:
Tho authorities knew perfectly ror
some days that the sinister plan i'm all
It's details even the construction OF
the bomb which was to be placed i'm
the palace Immediately below the
apartment of the president. 1t was
known that last night had been fixed
for the execution Of the crime and
presence in the palace with the presi-
that advantage was to be taken of the
dent Of the minister OF the United
States.
"The authorities followed every
step of the criminals. Last night a per-
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1917-05-16
ILLE-GREENWOOD MUTUAL
INSURANCE ASSOCIATION,
Organized 1892.
PROPERTY INSURED se,5oo,oOo.

WRITE OR CALL on the under
signed for any information you may
desirc about our plan of insurance.
We insure your property against de-
struction by
Fire, Windstorm or Lightning.
ana 40 SO cheaper than any insurance
company in existesce.
hemember we are prepared to prove
to you that ours Is the safest and
cheapest plan of insurance known,
Our association n Is now licensed to
write insurance In the counties of Alb
Deville, Greenwood, Mccormick, Lau-
rens and Edgefield
Na,,-...-
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1917-05-16
the other, we saw about three hundred

the other, we saw about three hundred
bushels Of potatoes.
The Messrs Harris are practical
men. About twelve years ago they
commenced to plant potatoes and they
now plant about ten acres each a
year, realizing more for them than
any other crop. But they are farmers
who diversity. They plant cotton, corn
wheat, oats, rye, clover, potatoes, and
other crops, as well as raise cattle
and hogs. They also raise their own
mules. And one fine trait about these
gentlemen Is that they are not clan
nish, but they like to entertain the
stranger within their gates, and they
do IT. handsomely.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1917-05-16

son In the confidence of the govern
ment who had skillfully introduced
himself among those charged with the
carrying out of the plot made deliv-
cry to aide de camp OF the president
Lieut.. Colonel Sanguily, bomb weigh
ing l3 pounds, which was charged
with explosives and provided with a
fuse. Shortly afterward tho bomb
was examined by the chief executive
and then was sent to the national
armory where it was rendered harm
less.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1917-05-16
Proper Food for Weak Stomachs.

The proper food for one man may be
all wrong for another. Every one
and occupation. Those who have weak
stomachs need to be especially care
full and should eat slowly and masti-
cate their food thoroughly. 1t is also
important that they keep their bow
els regular. When they become con-
stipated or when they feel dull and
stupid after eating, they should take
Chambcralin's Tablets to strengthen
the stomach and move the bowels
They are easy TO take and pleasant in
effect
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1917-05-16
PEACE CONFERENCE
CALLED BY RUSSIA


Pctrograd, May l0-An appeal to
the peoples of the world concerning
the calling Of peace conference in a
neutral country Will be published at
once BY the Council of Soldiers and
WOrkmcn Delegates, according to u
resolution adopted at meeting yes
terday of the executive committee Of
the council. The committee also re-
solved to send a delegation to estab-
lish relations With the Socialist dele
cations Mt Stockholm and 10 send dele
gates to neutral and allied countries
to further the peace movement.
1t was resolved to call conference
of the Socialist lnternatonale and to
invite TO the conference representa-
tives of all parties agreeing with The
councils appeal.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1917-05-16
The officers are:
GEN. J. FRASER LYON, President,
Columbia, S. C..
.. X. BLAKE, Gen. Agt,, Secy. & Treas.
Greenwood, s. C..
DIRECTORS:

a. .. Grast.. :. :. Mt. Carmel, S. c..
>. M. Gambrcll, .Abbeville, S. C.
cno. II. Childs, ;. Bradley, S. G.
a. w. Youngblood Hodges, 6. c.
;. r: Morrah, Wilmington, S. c.
L. n. Chamberlain Mccormick. S. c.
X. II. Nicholson ;. IGdgcficld. S. G..
f. L. Zimmerman, Pleasant Lane, S. G.
w. II. Wharton, :. Waterloo. s, C..
J. II. BLAKE, Gen. ACt.
Greenwood, S. G.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1917-05-16
GAFFNEY MEN VISIT
LAURENS COUNTY FARM
correspondent of the GaNiney Ledger
Accompanies Party of Cherokee CIT.
izens to W. =. Harris Home.

Nnrr
pu''' .p y, '!'o "anhey hedger
-, onorohee O't-
" ii" hohe.
The fol,owine .ooo,,. 80
Gaffney citizens to ,ho bo,na &c ,,u w
p. Harris, in the unnor nort 80 t,,.,
county, will be read with intorast.
On Wednesday Of ,,st wool, ,,
bcr Of gentlemen interested IN tho
+divcrsiiica;ion of cron. j., ,,;c ~
ton took a trim to Ow;nr. I,,,oc
county. to see for Themselves whot
the entcrDrising Harris of tb,, notch
borhooa were don.. with ,bo I,i,,,
potato. Tho partv conei..od oc c,o
If W. w. Thomas DR. c,h,r,ov 1o,f,;o.
ID. B. Wood, I'd NcArth,r ,i,, e,an
vice, Will Turner. VIII Iohn.o, r,n,
Hester and REPRESENTATIVE or mo
Ledger.
The partv reached w ,,,;,,.
about l:3O-iust as tho farm ho,d.
were HOOKING up' 10 90 10 mo Go1d
Mr.. Harris notwitbstondiny ~, fon,
that he was not eypcctinp t,o n,r,,,
gave us a most cordial roco,,io,
after giving directions 70 ~ uo,,.
men, took us in charge ,rd nrocoodoa
to show us something
lie first took us mn on m o,o,,,;o,,
whore was located ono or III. ,.;na
mills and uumps--hc has two or
these oulits-and showod how ,.;,,
out labor, he supplicd wotor :, hi.
barn yard stock Tbon owov
went to the barn with lis modo, ~,
rangcment for lxoopinp tho ctook .o,
arated so as TO eliminate tho doryo,.
of injuring one another and vo, ovo,v
head was fed from tho Same trouoh
Even tch watering trouph wo. a. =,
novation, being supDlied with . noo,
which automatically let on ana shnt
off the flow of water to meet tho nnc-
essary reouiremonts
The next place visited was tho
dwelling, large two-story bui,dinp
which is built OF stoen aud concroto
with wide inviting verandas If is
a modern dwelling in every resnect
being with running water throuphout
and every convenicce.
And the place we went TO sec--tbe
potato house-is a part of the dwell
ing, being an ell. We afterwards
learned. however, that It was by no
means necessary that tho Dotofo
house should be part OF the dwell
i,,<r l,,,l
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1917-05-16
OVEnN'G!}YE;0 MOTHER
n.t.lS AIealSi2 IN Cur Vinol

lo.i"arili", lu--"i oaTercd from n
= '|:."2 ifrSi@ oWn and terrible head
,&sr"9 "'d wNa all over, totally
VI ia r@t nna i'"ose,i huG as had
iarE' s"G!, :, e 10 work despite my
'rGtr'n&, FAw Ninul ADVERTISED and
G'r:iri 70 ttN il nnii NttEin two weeks
:.%'l""d drc;I2llimprovcmcnt, and
ru" | "nT yt>' woman. ."-Alr9. ANA
We ;Nrantcc ViHol, cur non secret
tanlr, to strengthen and build up
weak, rundown, ovcrworkcd mothers.
delicate children md feeble old p"on,c
The LAURENS DRUG CO., LAURENS
Also at the leading drug store in all
South Carolina towns.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1917-05-16
Piles Cured In 6 to 14Days

Your druggist will refund money IL PAZO
OiNTMENr fails to cure any case OF Itching,
Biiud Bleetiing orProtruding Lilies in 6tc l4days
The first application gives Ease and Rest Soc
The Dermott news., 1917-11-22
Method In Ills Madness.

A story is brought from Camp Funs- ton. says the Kansas City Star: A young draft soldier paced the parade ground alone. Stopping suddenly he picked up a small block of wood, stud jed 1t moment, and cast 1t aside with the remark: That ain't It." Walk ing farther: he stopped and brought up a scrap of paper, scanned it, and threw 1t away, again saying: That ain't It" A third pause minute later brought his attention to a cigar cite stub. but close scrutiny brought the same rejection. ''That ain't it."
 Ills captain stood within hearing, watching the draft soldier closely It was apparent the young mans men, tailty was wavcriug. The guard was called and the patient was sent to the hospital. The next day the captain went to the hospital with the patients discharge papers. On their delivery, the sufferer held the papers up to the light. examined them closely, and then announced
 That's It."
The Dermott news., 1917-11-22
Twas Easily Done.

Hypoehondrin was the topic that was being discussed Ut Il social affair. says the Philadelphia Press, when Sen Mor William A. smith of Michigan recalled the following story:'
 woman who was perfectly well. but imagined she had at least dozen different diseases. called one day to consult m eminent specialist.
 T think understand your case thor oughly, madam said the doctor as the patient began to tell the story of her life. Just Sit quite stlll Il moment and lct ne book at yau.
 The patient complied and after studying her intcntly for little while the physician glanced Tt his watch.
 "rhere k nothing the matter with you. madam finally snid the doctor. .-You haven't the slightest indication of fever. aHd your heart beat is per fectly normal"
 "Why, how do you know. doctor?" exclaimed the patient In surprise, You didn't take my pulse"
 Fl wasn't necessary. madam" ," smiled thc specialist T counted the vibrations of the ostrich featSer on your hat
The Dermott news., 1917-11-22
OLD PRESCRIPTION
 FOR WEAK KIDNEYS

Have you ever stopped to reason why it is that so many products that are ex- tensyely advertised. all at once drop out of sight and are soon forgotten? The reason IS plalh@the article did not fulfil the promises of the manufacturer This applies more particularly to a medicine. medicinal preparation that has real curative value almost sells itself. as like an endless chain system the remedy is recommended by those who have been benefited, to those who are in need of it.
 A prominent druggist says, Take for example Dr. kllmer's Swamp Root, a preparation l have sold for many years and never hesitate to recommend, for in almost every case 1t shows excellent re- suits. as many of my customers testify. No other kidney remedy that I know of has so large sale
 According to sworn statements and verified testimony of thousands who have used the preparation, the success of Dr. kIlmers Swamp. Root is due to the fact that, SO many people claim. 1t fulhls ri- most every wish in overcoming kidney, liver and bladder ailments eorrects ur- mary troubles and neutralizes the uric acid which causes rheumatism
 You may receive a sample bottle of Swamp-Root by Parcel Post. Address Dr. kilmer X Co., Binehamton. N \. and enclose ten cents; also mention this paper. Large and medium size bottles for sale at all drug stores.-Adv.
The Dermott news., 1917-11-22
KAISER REFUSES ID
 TREAT WITH RUSSIA
PEACE WILL BE MADE ONLY WITH STABLE VERNMENT-
 BOLSHEVItt OFFER SpURNED.
NOVEMBER 23 DATE SET
Radicals Say If War Continues After This Time They Will Maintain Neu- trai Positon-Americans Report
 ed To Be Safe At Moscow.

Petrograd.-Germany has refused to treat for peace with the new sol aiers' and worllmens government IT. response to q recent proposal. accord ing to the newspapers here. which publish this news as coming from q wellduthenticated source.
 It is stated that Emperor William announced in his reply that he would treat only with the legal successor 10 the imperial government or with the constituent assembly.
 In this connection, the Volta Noro- da says it has information that the soldiers and workmen's government in the event of its failure to receive replies from the belilligerents by No vember 23. reserves the right to make peace on it's own account, after which, if the war continues, Russia will oc cupy a neutral position.
The Dermott news., 1917-11-22
GREENS AUGUST FLOWER

has been Il household panacea all over the civilized world for more than half a century for constipation. intestinal troubles, torpid liver and the generally depressed feeling that accompanies such disorders. It is a most valuable remedy for indigestion or nervous dys- pepsia and liver trouble, bringing on headache. coming of up food, palpita- ton of heart and many other symp- toms. A few doses of August Flower will immediately relieve you. It Is a gentle laxative. Ask your druggist. Sold in all civilized Couutries.-Adv.
The Dermott news., 1917-11-22
WIFE NAGGED HIM TOO MUCH
Jarvits Decided to Go Behind Big Can mons and Lose Aearins-Now
 In Peace.

Synopsis: Jason JarVits Is home loving man. He loves to sit about in his carpet slippers reading the papers. and he loves his wife, Coorna. dearly. but hates to hear her complain of his shiftless habits, says the Detroit Free Press Now, as she keeps complaining of them from morning till night, Jar wits finds It extremely difficult to keep his mind on his pipe and his paper. He thinks of spending his time at q club or at movies. but is inherently such home-lovlng mah that the very thought Is repugnnnt to him. So he stands his wtfe's unceasing flow of words until one day samething he sees in the paper (while he Is smoking his pipe) gives him n brilliant idea.
 Conclusion: Its true that we are badly In need of men to help fire these new sO-cyllnder cannons." said Colo nel Kimmel. In charge of the govern ment proving grounds at Skippington. But it is my duty to warn you that the shock of the firing is extremely bad for the ears. In fact, IS men in the past week have been deafened and honorably discharged with Il pension.
 "I want the job" said Jason Jarvits firmly.
 In three days the drums in both his ears were shattered.
 Returning home joyously he sub scribed for dozen extra papers, nd la1 down to smoke and read contentedly on his pension. entirely unaware as 10 whether hIs wife was talking or not.
The Dermott news., 1917-11-22
Iceland May Revolt.

London-The people and parlia. ment of Iceland are demanding flag of their own and more independence. although the island possesses extend ed home rule. according to d dispatch from Iceland. The dispatch says that the newspapers Of Iceland express the hope that the king of Denmark will sanction their demand. Otherwise he sees no other solution than d sep aration from Denmark.
The Dermott news., 1917-11-22
$lOO Reward, SlOO

Cetarrh Is local disease greatly influ- enced by constitutional conditions. IL therefore requires constitutional treat ment. HALLS CATARRH MEDICISE Is taken internally and acts through the Blood on the Mucous Surfaces of the Sys- tenn. HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE destroys the foundation of the disease. gives the patient strength by improving the general health and assists nature In doing its work. sl0o 70 for any case of Catarrh that HALLS CATARRfI MEDICINE falls to cure.
 Druggists 15c Testimonials free
 F. J. Cheney & Co.. Toledo. Ohio.
The Dermott news., 1917-11-22
U. s. Shell Sinks U.Roat.

An Atlantic ort.-lntormation that an American shell fired by an Ameri- can navel gunner sank a Teutonic submarine in the Mediterranean is contained in a report made to the Navy Department by the officers of an American freight seeamship which arrived here recently.
The Dermott news., 1917-11-22
Plan Corner On Silver.

Washington.-A government Cor ner' on all silver produced in he United States within the next year is planned jointly by American and Brit. Ish officials 10 prevent the compeu ton ot purchases by other foreign government from raising prices 10 the point where coinage becomes unprof table
The Dermott news., 1917-11-22
Ne Jap Troop. Z. .Aid.

Tokio.-Leutenant General Oshtma. the Japanese minister of war, informs Japanese newspapers that the dis- patch ot troops to Europe is impossi. hlo owing to the tremendous cost and the lack of tonnage
The Dermott news., 1917-11-22
An iconocIa s..

Do you remember the famous Greek artist who painted grapes that were so natural the birds peclled at them?'
 "oh. yes. I've heard that yarn," re- piled the superior person. But ornith- ology teaches Us that certain of the smaller birds have very poor eyesight."
The Dermott news., 1917-11-22

London Robert r. Skinner, the American consul general. has receiy. ed telegram from the American con sul at Moscow saving that he and other Americans in Moscow are all safe. The city was quiet at the time. but there had been much fighting. the message said.
The Dermott news., 1917-11-22
Nee6 Cars For Potatoes

Washlngton.-lt will require 750.- ooo cars To move the nations bumper potato crop of 453.o0o.000 bushels. In making thts announcement Fairfax Harrisen, chairman of the Railroads War Board. said the porting of the crop began the middle of Septgm. Der and will continue 10 April l5
The Dermott news., 1917-11-22
Whenever You Need a General Tonic
 Take Groves

The Old Standard Groves Tasteless chill Tonic IS equally valuable as a Gen 'eral Tonic because it contains the well known tonic properties ot QU1NINE and IRON. It acts on the Liver. Drives ous Malaria. Enriches the Blood and Builds up the Whole System. 60 cents
The Dermott news., 1917-11-22
| a toilette Sues Editor.

Madison. Wis.-Suit for S10o 00a damages was filed on behalf of S.na- tor LaFollette against the Democrat Printing Company and O. D. Brandon. burg. president and editor, The ac- tion is based on alleged libels contain ed in the newspaper Go show that the senator was giving aid and comfort to the enemy.
The Dermott news., 1917-11-22
MIIItants ln Araument.

Washington hunger strike et Woman's Party militants in the jail here has resolved itself into dispute over whether the women were fed forelty or whether they took food willingly.
The Dermott news., 1917-11-22
Gain and Loss.

The Elder Natron--You should not mind the baby crying n little. It strenghthens his lungs.
 The Younger Matron--Oh, no doubt {; but II woakeuS his fathers religion so
The Dermott news., 1917-11-22
Sinaers Own Accompanists.

i SD that singers can use phonographs to play their accomplishments an at tachmcut has been invented that dls- plays the words of songs on reel of paper as a record K being played,
The Dermott news., 1917-11-22
u. s. Aviator Killed

Paris. Robert Hanford af Brooklyn N Y. an American aviator with the French army, Was killed while land ing at an aviation school October l5. He Was a Georgetown University stu dent.
The Dermott news., 1917-11-22
will Not Ansmer prrtest

Washington The United States regards China's protest againsi the agreement with Japan as a declara. ton of principle not necessarily call ing for a reply from this government
The Dermott news., 1917-11-22
Some Excuse.

Johnny was typical boy, and full of excuses for any wronEdoing. one day he whiStled aloud in school and his teacher asked how he happened to do it.
 Johnny said "I-I-didn't mean to. had little hair In my mouth and I wanted to push it out l didn't know 1t was going to make any noise.
The Dermott news., 1917-11-22
To Cheek German Trade

Edgar Wallace of London wants q tive-year prohibition tari0 to check German trade after the war in all en- tente countries.
The Dermott news., 1917-11-22
COVETED BY ALL

but possessed by few-a beautiful head of hair, If yours is streaked with gray, or Is harsh and stiff, you can re- store It to its former beauty and Ius- ter by using La Creole" Hair Dress ing. Price S1.00.-Adv.
The Dermott news., 1917-11-22
Soldiers Die n Wresk.

Denver Colo Three soldiers were killed and Is injured in wreck of a troop train near CotopaNi. Colo = miles west Of Pueblo
The Dermott news., 1917-11-22
osaaes Made Richer.

Washington Secrci4rY Lane an. nouHyed that 2o,0oo acres of Osase In. dian oil lands in Oklahoma offered for leasing sold fer Sl,6S1 0oe bonus.
The Dermott news., 1917-11-22
Shlnninn.

American ships about 100 years ago carried 0o per cert of the commerce of the country; today they are carry ing less than lo per cent.
The Dermott news., 1917-11-22
Would Be Fewer Whippinas.

If some parents knew us much us they whip their children for not Know ing there would be fewer whipped children In the land.
The Dermott news., 1917-11-22

No man will admit that he would marry woman smarter thHn himself because he doesn't believe there K one.
The Dermott news., 1917-11-22
kigh Ambition.

Some people that cant get admitted get Into heaven.
The Dermott news., 1917-11-22

A good many men who get credit for being close mouthed are in reality too lazy Co talk.
The Dermott news., 1917-11-22
BLACK-DRAUGHT

greeable taste in my mouth. If l ate anything, with butter, oil or grease, would spit it up. l began to have regular sick headache. 1 had used pills and tablets, but after a course of these l would be constipated. found they were no good at all for my trouble.
 heard Thedford'S Black Draught recommended very highly. So began to use it. It cured me. keep it in the house all the time. It is the best liver medicine made. l do not have sick headache or stomach trouble any more"
The Dermott news., 1917-11-22

And the more you are willing to do for your friends the less time you will have to do things for yourself.
The Dermott news., 1917-11-22

Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets are the original little liver pills put up 10 years ago They regulate liver and bowels Ad.
The Dermott news., 1917-11-22
His Majesty. the Pig.

In this idea of having only useful animals for pets we are likely to find the pig back in the parlor
The Dermott news., 1917-11-22
Some Remedy.

There Is no aid 10 food conserva- tion that equals q flat pocketbook.
The Dermott news., 1917-11-22
No Chance.

Fortune favors the brave, but some smiles on the tightWad
The Dermott news., 1917-11-22

Better late than never-eXccpt at the railway station.