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The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1917-02-28
Quarantine Laws.

Nations are supposed to be sover-
eign-that is, to have the right to
make their own laws, rules and regu-
lations; and this sovereignty holds, in
part, ut least, for cities, towns and
even rural communities. The right Of
self-preservation is inherent and i'm
prescriptible, and nation, state, city
or countryside has the right of quaran-
tine, If the necessity for 1t really ex.
lists.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1917-02-28
Those Small Berths.

Fat PaSscngcr-"Thcre is no danger
that anyone will pry into these bcrths
is thcrc?" Pullman Portcr-"Lan'
sakes no, man. On dc contrary, we
generally has to pry folks out of dem."
Judge.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1917-02-28
Suited Her Exactly.

The sympathetic Fricnd-VIs he a
good doctor" The Chronic Invalid
"Oh, splendid. / have only been en-.
ploying him three months, and he has
already told me / have almost all the
diseases there arc."-Bufralo Express.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1917-02-28
Cancer and Poison Ivy.

The correspondent Of Syracuse IN.
70 newspaper asserts that, to his
knowledge, no cancer sufferer has
ever been poisoned by poison ivy and
lays claims, unless someone else can
cite such q case, to the discovery Of
cure. His cheerful assumption that
whatever does not kill, cures, is ut
least shing.-SpringGeld (Mass.)
Republican.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1917-02-28
,GERMAN'S SEEM TO
BE BEN,GUPON WAR

announcer vessel Summarized with an
american on Board. Presidcnt Gives
no lntimatlon OF Coarse lie VIII
Pursue.
hs'oh' Feb. 2i.-Prcsident
Wilson'S plan for meeting the crisis
with Germany gave nos outward owl
oehce OF change today, hut there were
seVeral developments which appcarcd
10 De nastning cycntualitics.
another apparent viohtion of intcr-
national law was addedlto the list ac-
cumulating from Germany's subma-
The campaign which officials believe
sooner or Later is virtually certain to
make necessary further steps bv thc
'onlted States. The onslaught ON the
Dutch shipping reported during the
oay also had its effect here, strength
ehlng the conviction in official quar-
ters that neutral interests are to be
futhlessly disregarded under the now
German policy.
IN the senate discussion OF the in
1ernatlonal crisis broke out afresh and
republican attack on the admins
'ia'lohS failure to take more aggrcs-
aiSe measures was followed by the in
nou"c'ioh OF resolution by Senator
republican, authorizing tho
president to use the armed forces of
'''o nation TO protect american rights
"e"iliS' inc German sea menace. Nd
'''iiiS'ra'loh senator's. taken by sur
n'iHe "t inc action protested asains;
w, Seht 'hc resolution to commits
'o "i''iou' eNendea Debate
- seneFaiiy has been understood
'ne president would ask some such
"",'''''y y OF CONGRESS before tie ses-
SIpH cnCS next Saturday, but il WHy
49, : ' y 49,
DeileNed tonight thai the Fall rcSO-
luton would not be ,hc basis OF such
action but would be laid aside for 4
substitute drafted ly Administrations
leaders.
/ Iit iSDuDllCan attack came in iNr
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1917-02-28
Valuable Jerusalem ArtIchoke.

1t appears from Professor Stra.
kosch's figures that the most efficient
of all economic plants Is the Jerusa-
lem artichoke. This justly valued
vegetable produces on IN acre Of good
land about 1927 pounds of starch and
other dgestible substances. It takes
from the soil incidentally $2G worth Of
material. But the difference between
consumption and production, in terms
of value, is $11G.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1917-02-28
lrnproYind.

The mere monologiSt, however clev-
er, is universally voted a bore among
us; the wit who wanted to crush pco-
pie, like Samuel Rogers, we simply
would not tolerate. All this Is because
we are kinder, and whether it means
that we are less brilliant or not it cer-
tainly means that we are better man,
nerCd.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1917-02-28
FUNSTON'S BODY Ar
REST IN PRESIDE

Route OF COrtege Passes Through Sec
tiOn Of City In which General Fun
ston Fought the Fires Which Fol-
lowed Earthquake.
San Francisco, Cal, Feb. 24-Thc
body Of Major General Frederick Fun
ston who died in San Antonio Texas,
last Monday night was inferred in the
national cemetery at the Preside here
today at 1890 p. IN. The services were
read in a driving rain, but the sam
flashed out for moment from a rift
in the clouds as the Preside artillery
doomed final salute of l3 guns.
Although the generals rank called
For military escort of $4,000 men.
it included only a brigade Of coast
articllery and blue Jackets. The re-
mainder Of the garrison usually as
signed to forts around San Francisco
bay is on the Mexican border. One
major general. three brigadicr gen
erals and rear admiral stood bare
headed beside the grave with the i'm
mediate family when the l2evcrend
| w. Kirk Guthrie read the brief com.
mitment service Of the Presbyterian
church
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1917-02-28

Uncle Carl paid his two little
ncphcws l cent Il day each for walk
Ing him at seven each morning. One
Saturday night he retired az late
hour, but was awakened at seven Sun
day morning by the boys. When asked
why they disturbed him they said:
"We need the money"
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1917-02-28
Telephone Service.

Two million hve hundred thousand
telephone messages in Chicago each
day; 413,000 Bell telephoncs-more
than continents Of Asia, Africa and
South America, more than Italy, Spain,
Greece and Portugal combined.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1917-02-28
les. nike Tests OF Foreign Woods.

~ Z ntiliHNtiDn and nrcscrvo.
The wOOu ~. '.'-I - ~ 49,
tlon studies OF the Uh,s>I.. ."'N1 49, ~.
partment of agriculture EuSu, az az
broadcncd to include tests of foreign
woods Of commercial Importance to
American industries.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1917-02-28
And Frequently Gets II.

"De man dat worries foh fear he's
dom too much work." said Uncle Eben,
us mighty liable to keep wantin' mo-
an mo- time Off to do his worryln' In"
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1917-02-28
At the Matinee.

One dcvout woman, after gasping
through the Litany on hot Sunday
morning in church, admitted that she
had liked the service very much, "all
but the matinee, which was much too
long" She meant the Lltany.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1917-02-28
Absent Minded,

The abscnt-mindedest person I ever
heard OF was the man who mt break.
fast, after being out among the CHG.
gers, poured Eolnsses on his ankle and
scratched his pancakes.--Farm Life.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1917-02-28
Complete Reformation.

Any smoker who wishes to quit the
habit can do so by knocking the live
ashes Of his pipe into keg of blast
ing powder. Transcript.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1917-02-28
Playing Safe.

woman says she loves to play
solitaire because She can cheat with
out getting caught at it.--Nn"' York
Telegraph.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1917-02-28
A Seller.

"Arc you reading best scller?"
"You might call 1t that, 1t is n pro-
spectns and has about succeeded In
selling me bunch of mining stock"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-16
HIGH PRAISE FOR CONDUCT
OF LIEUTENANT MARCUS
Secretary Daniels Declares Dend OBc.r
Upheld Best Traditions OF
Service

BY Associated Press.l
WASHINGTON, October l5-The Of
hcial report of the Investigation of the
explosion on the subma rine AT at Ma
Mia last July. which resulted In the
death Of heI commander. Lieutenan,
Arnold Marcus. OF San Francisco, and
several men, praises the conduct OF
Lieutenant Marcus In the highest terms.
Secretary Daniels. in 4 letter trans
hitting the report to the dead officers
widow. conuurs with the official
boards report that Lieutenant Marcus.
by his gallant conduct when he was
dying, upheld "the best traditions of
the service"
The official invest igation disclosed
that after the explosion, caused by the
ignition of gasoline vapor by an cleo
trio switch. Lieutenant Marcus sent all
OF his men out Of the hold before leav-
ing himself: went 70 the bridge while
suffering from burns which killed
him. and personally took the helm with
the idea Of saving his ship by Bleaching
her. When rescue ships took off the ere "
l.icuteniNt Marcus refused to leave and
asked that he be disregarded.
ut was shown from the evidence
brought before the board" Secretary
Daniels wrote. that the conduct of
your husband was that of a most GAL
liant officer, who. although fatally in
1ured. without regard to self. devoted
every action and thought to the care 81
his vessel and men"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-16
DARKEN YOUR
GRAY HAIR
By Applying La Creole M
Dye-But Revives the
Color Glands.

Just try one bottle OF La Creole. II
it don't restore your gray hair your
money will be handed back to you. La
Creole is harmless and makes your
hair and scalp healthy. stops dandruff,
and II you have gray. white, faded or
streaked gray hair. La Creole will
change all OF 1t to such an even, beau
tiful. dark shade SO that not even a
trace OF gray can be seen. That's what
you want. and we guarantee that La
Creole will satisfy you by giving you
long. lustrous. soft, fluffy. evenly dark
beautiful hair. as you used to have
Don't be fooled by cheap preparations
Get big bottle OF the old reliable
La Creole. Sold by Tragic Drug Co.
or sent, express prepaid. for s1.2o, b,
Van Nleet Drug Co., Memphis, Tenn
Adv.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-16
MAss-MEETlNG FOR WOMEN
Miss Katharine III. Halves to Speak on
"a Girls Patriotism Sunday
Afternoon.

Plans are being rapidly completed
for the mass-meeting of women and
girls to be held in tho John Marshall
High School Auditorium next Sunday
afternoon at 1880 o'clock, when Miss
Katharine II. Halves Will speak on "a
Girls Patriotism" The meeting is
under the auspices Of the woman's COM
mittee. Council OF National Defense,
and Mrs. b. B. Munford, chairman Of
that body. will preside and Introduce
the speaker. The executive committee
OF the woman's committee. who will
occupy the platform are as follows
Mrs. Claude a. Swanson. Mrs. 3. B.
Munford Mrs. w. W. Sale. Mrs. John
Hagan. of Danville; Mrs. William Ruff
fin Cox. Miss Alethea Serpell. Of Nor
folk: Mrs. Lucian Cooke OF Roauot..
Mrs. Il. r. Williams, Mrs. Kate p.
Minor. Mrs. John Lewis. of Lynchburg;
Miss Ella AgHew. Miss Lucy Mason.
Mrs. w. a. Burrows. Miss S. H
Cabaniss. Mrs. ST. George Bryan. Miss
Virginia McKenny, of Petersburg: Mrs.
NJ. S. Moffat, OF Radford: Mrs. Egbert
Leigh. Miss Gabrielle Page. Miss Kath-
airline II. Halves, Mrs. Sallie Nelson
Robins and Miss Agnes Randolph.
Patriotic hymns. led by the John
Marshall High School Chorus aug
mented by some OF Richmonds widely
-, 1900 o''se'o' wiz pc euib ny
the entire audience. and while no elabo-
rate musical program has been planned,
1t Is expected that the singing Will be
feature. The stage will be decorated
with American flags, and the audience
will be dismissed with the salute to
the flag. given in concert
1t is expected that number of wo-
mems organizations will desire to at
'end in body. and seats for these
may be reserved by application to Miss
bertha Atkinson, 2007 West Grace
street. Students OF both public and
private schools have been given a spe-
cial invitation.
The object Of meeting is not to raise
money for any purpose. but to crystal
ize into definite form the energies and
enthusiasm OF girls. all OF whom are
e@ser lor guidance in the matter of ex-
pressing their lt.ve of country.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-16
Buttermilk and Cream
Make the Greatest of
all Beautifiiers

When Used This New Wny-snys Ex-
pcrt-TeIia How to Danish Complex DIN
Bienishes and Make Wrinklcd Faces
Look Fresh and Youthful.
livery one knows that buttermilk is
r, good for the complexion. But but
afrmk rid d'S you Of that ,ned
worn look and renew the fresh beauty
OF your skin. 1t took an ingenious
French girl to find the right combina-
ton for getting quick. sure results.
Now women everywhere are talking
about the new home treatment Of but
termilk and roseated cream-Creme
Tokalon Roscated. AS fast as they use
it. their mirrors and friends both tell
them how much younger and prettier
they look. Prove IT yourself Get 4
few cents worth OF buttermiik and
some pure Creme Tokalon Roseated.
Just before going to bed. wash your
face with the buttermillt and rub in a
teaspoonful Of the roseated cream. In
warm water and rub in a little of the
roseated cream, after which apply a
pure. specially adherent face powder
like Poudre .Petalias, which not only
protection to the delicate skin tissues.
This simple method usually produces
an astonishing Improvement in sin
gle night light Day by day; the WORKOUT
old. hardened. coarse, rough skin be-
comes new. fresh. soft and beautiful
Many wrinkled. care. worn. aged
looking woman has in this way OBJ
after she had given up all hope OF ever
regaining her girlish attractiveness.
Your druggist or grocer can supply you
with the buttermilk. and the following
firms state their toilet goods depart
ment always carry pure Creme Tokalon
Roseated and Poudre Pctalias: Cohen
Co, Tragle's. Blair's. Fletcher Drug Co..
Grant Drug Co.. Miller & Rhoads, Inc.
ADV.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-16
TO PUT BAN ON PRIVATE
MESSAGES FROM FRANCE
War and Navy Departments Aroused
by Publication Announcing Ar
rival Of U. s. Troops.
MAY RESULT IN CoURT.MART1AI
Urgent Request Made by Government
That Nothing Whatever BE Printed
About Movement OF American
Forces to European Countries.

WASHINGTON. October l5.-Aroused
by publication. in some parts of the
country. Of private cabiesrams an
nouncing arrival Of American troops in
France. the War and Navy Depart
ments to-day took steps to prevent a
repetition of tho incidents which may
result in the court-martial Of the off,
GERS who sent the messages
In one case. a former National Guard
officer. wired his Governor of the ar
rival Of the States troops. but SO far
as Is known here. newspapers in that
locality observed the government
voluntary censorship request. and did
not print the cable.
In the other case. however. a former
National Guard officer tclegraphed the
Governor of his State OF the arrival Of
his regiment with n request that 1t
be given fullest publicity. The Gov
ernor's office gave out the cablesram
and many papers in that State printed
the news. This morning other news
papers published the dispatch and
added the number and designation of
the regiment. all In violation Of the
voluntary censorship.
The War Department has most ur-
gently requested that nothing what
ever be printed about arrivals OF
troops abroad, promising at the same
time to report promptly any casualty
Friends who know troops have sailed
and hear nothing further may assume
they have arrived safely.
Steps probably will be taken to pre-.
vent the sending OF similar messages
from the other side. and to prevent
their delivery. IL necessary. should they
get through by mistake All troops
abroad now arc under the Federal gov
eminent, and no longer are under State
control. BY reason OF this fact. the
| government can exercise what the War
| Department regards as necessary
censorship over news Of their move
mentS.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-16
COAL WILL BE SUPPLIED
WHEN NEEDS ARE KNOWN
Fuel Administrator Garfield Snys Ap-
reais should nc Made by
COInmu n ties.
(By Associated Pres.1

by Associated prassl
WASHINGTON October 15.-Com-
munities really in need OF coal can ge,
1t at government prices, Fuel Admin
istrator Garfield announced tonight.
and the supply is ample to meet i'm
mediate demands even in the Middle
West. where an acute condition arose
through failure. he said. Of cities to
specifically state their needs.
Appeals should be made to the fuel
administrators in each State, Dr.. Gar.
field said. but where there is no State
administrator, communication should
be directed TO the fuel administration
here.
DR., GARFIELD, who has just returned
from Ohio. where he discussed the stu
alton in that State with Homer H.
Johnson. OF Cleveland, the new Stat.
administrator, served warning against
attempts OF communities to confiscate
coal in transit. cases of which were re-
ported from points in the Middle West.
When local officials" he said. have
undertaken to conflscate coal for the
use OF public institutions or local COM
mun!t!es. they not only have ASSUME ed
TO exercise powers not vested in them
but at the best would be required 10
pay contract prices for the coal. in
stead OF the lower price fixed by the
fuel administration. When the fuel
administration acts it has the power 10
furnish coal at government prices.
The difficulty is the communities do
not tell US specifically what amounts
they need. what the purpose is. where
TO deliver and other specific informa
ton. All they need to do is TO give us
definite facts, and coal Will be ordered
shipped at once"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-16
IN AND OUT OF TOWN.

Miss Rose Mason. OF Charlestown, w.
Va. is the guest OF DR.. and Mrs. Hugh
Hagan. Mt Fort Monroe. before coming
10 Richmond for a short stay.
Mrs Fitz Gerald Creekmore and her
small son have left for Suffolk. after
a brief stay in Richmond.
Mrs. Robert G.. Rennolds and Miss
Nellie Reynolds are spending short
time in the North.
Miss Mary Aston Campbell has re-
turned to Richmond. after visit to
relatives in Albcmarle.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. Everett Swift, of
Ashland, have returned from a weeks
stay in New York City.
Miss Elizabeth Hudson. daughter of
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hudson, has left
for the Southern Seminary. at Buena
Vista, where she will attend school.
Mrs. Vernon Grant. of Norfolk. has
returned to her home, after spending
some time with her son, Richard Neal
Grant and Mrs. Grant.
Mrs ~. D. Landerkin, of West
Franklin Street, is visiting in CAL
weston, Tex.
Mrs. James T. Avery, OF New York,
and Miss Lille c. Avery, of Richmond,
are visiting friends in Norfolk.
Mrs. A. J. Montague. of this city has
Roanoke.
Mrs. A. C. Runge and Mrs. benjamin
Robertson have left Richmond to spend
two weeks with relatives in Baltimore.
Miss Anne C. Bentley has recently
moved to her new home at 1892 West
Grace Street.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-16
WILL JOIN U. S. ARMY
| Captain 4. II. PannIll Coming Home
! From Europe After Service
With Canadians.
ISnecial In The Times-DispatI

DANVILLE, VA, October 15.-Cap-
tain A. II. Pannill, recently promoted
10 that rank from lieutenant in the
Canadian infantry, Is coming home to
get Il discharge from the Caadian au-
thorities and join the United States
Army. His mother in Chatham received
letter to-day saying that ne was in
London recovering from wounds in his
legs. and that he would start for home
just as soon as he can travel The Pitt
sylvanian tells how he was offered y
colonelcy by the Canadians II he would
remain in the infantry service. He
decided. however. to try the flying
corps. and was wounded in one of his
earliest flights. his life at one time be-
ing dcspaired of. He is now n captain
in the flying corps. He won the mill
tary cross at Vimy Ridge. where ne was
also wounded.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-16
A QUEERNESS
In HER HEAD
Caused This Lady Much Suffer.
ing Which She Says Cardui
Finally Relieved.

Chadbourn, N. C.-Mrs NJ. D. Nc
Pherson, OF r. F. D. No. 1, this place,
says: MY first trouble was monthly
misery, ever since / was a girl. I
| had headache, backachc. and would
| stagger with queerness in
my head. l would faint, and could
not stand on my feet. Would suffer
so, I would just get down on my
We would have the DR.. and take
things to relieve me, but without
result.
I read of Cardui-took bottles
and was cured of this painful trouble.
Since that I have taken it q bottle at
time as tonic and find it all or
more than recommended. Have
taken it before child birth. which
strengthened me, but my suffering
before l heard Of Cardui, at
was equal to pains. I would
have to go to bed for Q or 3 days
each month.
I am strong and we'll to-day. 1
believe Cardui saved my life, for 1t is
wonderful medicine.
My sister used Cardui She too
knows the great good derived from
it. praise 1t every day"
Cardui may be the very medicine
you have long been needing. Get a
bottle from your druggist to-day
Composed OF purely vegetable ingre-
dients, it cannot harm you, but
should surely do for you what 1t has
done for others-help you.-Ady.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-16
Candidate Declines to Run.

I5VcCrnI
FREDERICKSBURG VA. October
l5.-Judge J. T. Taliaferro of Glou-
cester County, who was nominated the
Democratic candidate for the House of
Delegates in that county in the primary
last August, has declined the nomina-
ton. The county committee of Glou-
ccster has decided to hold convention
TO make another nomination. The dis
trict meeting for electing delegates to
the convention will be held in the coun-
ty on October IS.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-16
Drive for Liberty Loan.

Especial TO The TimcS- DispatCh.1
DANVILLE, VA. October 15.-Local
bankers will conduct a drive for Lib
crty loan bonds this week, JoDn T.
Rison having been chosen to head their
activities. Tonight Mrs. ]. l.. I.aGan
went to Washington to discuss with
Mrs. McAdoo the planned cooperation
by women In the State in making tho
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-16
4 very important meeting OF the

y very important meeting OF the
Business Woman's Club will be held
in the Young Womcn's Christian Asso-
citation Friday evening Ut o'clock.
Every member Is urgti 10 be present,
az Important matters are to BIO di:-
cussed Mrs B. B. Munford. chairman
of the womah's committee, Council Of
National Defense. and Miss Katharine
II. Halves. also of that committee, will
ne DrcSent
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-16
For Expectant
Mothers

The wcll-known tried and reliable
penetrating preparation. Mothers
Friend" is prepared especially for
mothers. 1t Is natural aid to nature
In Its work and is absolutely and en-
tirely safe. BY its use the abdominal
muscles expand easily when baby is
born and bearing down and stretching
pains during the period arc avoided.
Mothers Friend" has been used by
thousands OF women for three genera
lions and no woman should fail to APP
ply 1t night and morning. Get n bottle
to-day from your druggist and write
for illustrated guide book, Motherhood
and the Baby" 1t is free. Address
The Bradfeld Regulator Co., Dept. NJ,
sc Lamar Building Atlanta. Ga.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-16
wOMEN's MEETINGS.

X Division No. 2, OF the Godmothers'
League, Of Richmond. which is to be
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-16

the Confederacy, Will have called
meeting this afternoon at o'clock in
the home OF the president. Mrs. Newton
McVeish. 1925 West Franklin Street
Interesting reports will be given con-
corning the recent convention in Roam
oke.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-16

Sergeant John Lewis has returned to
Norfolk after a visit to friends, and
Sergeant Edward Marin has returned
10 Camp Ogiethorpe, after a furlough
Of ten days.