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Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1919-05-08
To Resist Raise In Rates.

The South Carolina railroad commits
sion will not permit an increase IN
the rates on local telephones by the
Southern Bell Telephone & Telegraph
Company without contest, stated
Frank w. Shealy. chairman.
A press dispatch printed recently an
nounced that the Southern Bell Tele'
phone & Telegraph Company had filed
with the Georgia railroad commission
revised schedule OF rates, giving the
company about 13 per cent increase
in telephone rates on business and
resident telephones, Although the
dispatch said that the schedule had
been filed in eight other Southern
states and in Indiana and Illinois, the
South Carolina commission had not re-
ceived its copy.
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1919-05-08
DELEGATION to New Orleans.


A statement issued by the South
Carolina Cotton Association says that
the South Carolina delegation to the
Southern cotton convention to be held
at New Orleans on May IA, Is and l6
will leave Columbia on the afternoon
Of May IL. The delegates from South
Carolina are expected TO go in a body.
They will arrive in New Orleans on
the night Of May 13.
The delegation from south Carolina
will be composed Of Governor Cooper,
Lieutenant Governor Lilies Of Orange
burg, Commissioner of Agriculture B.
Harris, ]. H. Claffy of Orangeburg. ].
Skottowe Wannamker of st. Matthews.
T. P. Cothran Of Greenville, w. l..
Gray of Laurens, w. w. Long Of Glenn
son College, B. F. Mcleod Of Charles
ton, John T. Mackey OF Camden, Paul
Sanders Of Ritter, William Clifford OF
Clifford, R. G. Rhett Of Charleston, L.
D. Jennings Of Sumter, Ira B. Dunlap
Of Rock Hill, Dougless Mcintyre OF
Marion, T. G. Mcleod Of Bishopville,
H. E. Montgomery Of Kingstree, B. H.
Moss Of Orangeburg. "A. NJ. Benbow OF
Bamberg and c. E. Summers of New
berry. 1t is expected that all Of the
members of the delegation will attend.
The farmers, merchants, bankers
and business men are continuing to
stand together" says the statement.
Desperate efforts have been made to-
separate their ranks, but all OF them
have proved unavailing. Our ranks
present solid front. A complete vic,
tory is absolutely certain.
During the last few days we have
received bulletins from every state in
the cotton belt. All Of them are OF
most encouraging nature. The presi-
dent OF the Louisiana organization re-
ports that the reduction OF cotton
acreage in that state totals 80 per cent.
All Of the other states report heavy
reduction. Texas, the biggest state
in the cotton belt, is assured OF a re-
duction Of over 80 per cent"
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1919-05-08
To Form Second Division.

Maj Gen. John A. Lejeune, marine
corps, commanding the Second Divi-
sion, has suggested to the officers and
men Of the Second Division that an
association be formed to keep alive
in the years to come the spirit OF the
men of this division have displayed
in the war.
A constitution has been adopted and
officers elected. Luther w. Jones Of
Florence is temporary secretary Of the
association. Every officer and soldier
who has served with the organization
is privileged to join the organization.
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1919-05-08
LAW CITED BY THE
ATTORNEY GENERAL
SUMTER,S RECORDER IS GIVEN
DEFINITE INFORMATION ON
MooTED QUESTION.
ADVICE WITH RESERVATIONS
Town or City Ordinances Void That
Are Broader In Scope Than Are
the Statutes Of the State.

8. NJ. Wolfe, attorney general, ad-
dressed letter to Horace Hardy Of
Sumter, emphasizing that where there
was conflict between city ordinances
and the State statute relative to the
sale Of extracts and other compounds
used as intoIications, the State law
takes precedence. Mr.. Hardy is city
recorder in Sumter. The letter follows !:
While 1t does not come within the
sphere of the duties Of this Office to
advise other than State officials, and
while at all times it Is my personal
desire to render such courtesies to
citizens generally as may be consist
emit with the best policy Of my admin
istration, / believe that in instances
such as this, there need be no occasion
for embarrassment and with the dis
tinct reservation that such advice as
may be given is without prejudice to
either side, and offered for what it
may be worth, take pleasure in call
ing your attention-to the proviso in
, Section 1894, Volume I, of the Code Of
1912, in reference to city ordinances.
In the case of Newton VS.. Belzer,
143 Mass. 59s, reported in 10 N. E.,
page 464, and in the case Of Common
wealth VS.. Roy, 140 Mas. 432, report
ed In 4 N. E., page S14, the court held
that "if an ordinance is broader than
the statute, It is void"
Suppose we take for illustration the
socalled quart month" law, which
does not require physicians certii-
cate, although certain judges Of pro-
bate require this Of their own initia-
tive. Suppose an ordinance were to
embody this section of the statute and
exceed its requirements by stipulating
that the physicians certificate must be
produced before being granted the
permit, it is respectfully submitted
that this portion Of the ordinance
would be of no effect, inasmuch as it
superseded the State law, and take
the same position relative to your So
called ordnance" pertaining to e1-
tracts.
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1919-05-08
COSTA RIcAN FRONTIER
GUARDS ARE DEFEATED

San Juan Del Sur, Nicaragua
Costa Rican exiles met and defeated a
force Of Costa Rican frontier guards
on the Rio Frio, near the southeast
ern shore OF Lake Nicaragua. Thurs
day. The frontier guards retired later
the fight
According to reports reaching here,
y small schooner carrying revolution
Jets capsized in Lake Nicaragua after
.',s skirmish on the Rio Frio. All on
board however, were. rescued.
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1919-05-08
INVITATION C|vEN
|TALYs. DELEGATES
NEGOTIATIONS MAY sE RESUMED
At POINT WHEHE THEY
WERE BRokEN orr.
king ALBERT NAY mot SIGN
All o. Munich 10 Now in Hands Of
Governments Troops Excepting
One Section os ths City.

The Italian delegates 10 the peace
conference, who left Paris almost
abruptly when the meAbers OF the
council Of four representing Great
Britain, France and the United States,
refused to grant Italy snil claims to
Fiume and the Dalmati6n coastal re-
gion, have been invited to come back
to Paris and resume their places In
the peace conference.
Paris dispatches assert that by rea.
SON of this invitation It D believed the
Italians will return to t1s French cap
ital and that the negotiations over the
disputed points will begin again where
they were left OF.
The invitation 5of the council Of
three, 1t is understood has in view
the elimination OF the personal ele-
ment in the controversy and the paw
ing Of the way for q territorial adjust
ment acceptable to italy when the
conferees are again together.
In Belgium the dlssatisfaction over
the awards to Belgium has resulted in
p s.ition being presentsd TO King AL
bert. asking him to decline to affix
his signature to the peace. treaty. A
cabinet council recalled home. the
; three Belgian delegates for a confer
ence which ts toEdecfds whether the
conditions offered Belgium are accept
O So y =
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1919-05-08
CONGRESSMAN BURNETT
ALSO RECEIVES BOMB

Gadsden, Ala-Representative John
L. Burnett, OF Alabama, received a
package containing an internal ma
chine. The fact that Mr.. Burnett was
unable to open the package saved him
from possible injury.
The bomb was enclosed In screw
top box. which was hard to unfasten
Representative Rurnett's activities
in regard to the immigration question
is believed to be the motive for the
sending OF the Internal machine.
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1919-05-08
MERRILL n. iILeHMAN
DIES ON BOARD TRAIN

Richmond. Va.-Merrill H. Thigh.
man. one Of the largest and best
known lumber manufacturers Of the
United States. died suddenly on board
Richmond, Fredericksburg and Poto-
mac railway train while enroute from
Atlantic City to his home here.
Mr.. Tilghman was founder OF the
lumber company bearing his name and
operating throughout eastern part OF
the Carolinas. He came 70 Richmond
I.ne years ago.
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1919-05-08
EMBARRASsMENTS OF THE
CONFERENCE RELIEVED

Paris.-The announcement that Pre-.
mier Orlando and Foreign Minister
Sonnino, the leading Italian delegates
to the peace conference, had left Rome
for Paris, and the further news that
the Belgian crown council had given
its assent to the signing OF the peace
treaty by the Belgian delegates re-
gardless Of the unsatisfactoriness to
Belgium Of the financial arrangements
have resulted in relieving the embar-
easements Of the peace conferees.
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1919-05-08
ENEMY WARsHiP SNoT TO
BE SUNK OR DESTROYED

Paris.-It is felt that the final dis
position of the enemy ships is purely
an inter-allied question and not one
for inclusion in the treaty, which pro-
vides only for the surrender OF the
vessels. This action is regarded as
indicating that the warships will not
be sunk or destroyed.
After the enemy ships are divided
among the allies each power will de-
eide on the disposition Of its own
quota.
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1919-05-08
REGULATIONS ARE ISSUED
FOR CAPITAL STOCK TAX

Neutrality-suspicious. filed by cor
porat tions for the taxable period July
/, 1918, to June 30, 1919, under provi-
sions ofthe law Of 1915, will be used
by the bureau Of internal reveneu in
assessing the new capital stock tax
for which regulations were issued.
All corporations. joint stock COM
panies and associations, foreign and
domestic, engaged in business in this
country are subject to the law unless
specifically exempted.
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1919-05-08
HAWKER AND RAYNHAM
HUNT NEW AIRDROME SITE

st. Johns, N. F.-Balked by contin.
ued adverse winds and weather, Harry
f!awker and Captain Frederick 2.
Raynham, the British aviutiors seek
ing first honors for a trans Atlantic
fight, Joined forces in a hunt for
ew airdrome site which will allow
hem to HOP off" with the wind in
my quarter. At present only an east
,rly or westerly wind can be OF serv-
cs because Of the narrow two
lind" fields they are using.
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1919-05-08
Fifty-FIve to Graduate.

Commencement exercises at the
University Of South Carolina will be
held from June to II. The Rev
George W. Mcdaniel, pastor Of the
First Baptist Church Of Richmond,
Va. will preach the baccalaureate ser.
mon on Sunday morning. June s. Dr.
Mcdaniel is one Of the foremost Bap.
lists in the South and will doubtless
be heard by many friends Of the grad
uating class OF the university.
Governor Cooper will deliver the
literary address to the graduates We'd
nesday morning, June 10.
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1919-05-08
Increased Rates in Effect

Increased schedules of rates for tel
ephones in South Carolina are in eff.
feet. During the morning the railroad
commission was considerably agitated
by calls from subscribers, making in
Quiry as to procedure while the sched.
ule was being protested. In the after.
noon statement was issued, signed
by Frank w. Shealy, chairman, in
which it was emphasized that the
commission had acted in issuing per
emptory order against the increase
and that further action would have to
come from the office Of the attorney
general.
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1919-05-08
BANDIT BACKED DOWN BY
BANK CASHIERS NERVE

Arvonia, Pa-When Cashier Arthur
Panton turned to inquire as to the
wants Of a customer, who had come
into the state bank ujst before clos.
ing time, he looked down the barrel
Of a pistol. A demand that he sur
render Victory bonds was followed
~ith another demand for cash. Panton
refused to heed the demand and told
the stranger to shoot. The unknown
hold-up man wavered and backed out
Of the-door
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1919-05-08
NAV SEND PARCELS POST
TO OUR MEN OVER THERE

Washington.-On the request Of the
war deparement the postmaster gen.
eral has rescinded the order whereby
members of the American expedition
ary forces had to make formal re-
quest through military channels to
Rave parcels sent them from the Unit
ed States. Hereafter parcels not ex-
ooeding seven pounds in weight con-
aiming mailable articles, including
books, may be sent to members Of the
American exreditionary forces.
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1919-05-08
Winner In State Contest.

FAINT Kelly of Union won the boys
defamation contest Of the South Car.
olina Oratorical and Athletic Associa-
ton held in the chapel - the Univer
sity of South Carolina in connection
with the annual athletic and oratorical
meet OF the association. Young Kelly
spoke on "The Lessons of War" Jack
Tierney Of Greenville, speaking on
Americas Uncrowned Queen" won
second place and w Cherry Of Winth'
rop Training School won third place,
speaking on WILSON'S Peace Ad'
dress"
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1919-05-08
Manaoer Recruiting Station.

Ensign P. NJ. Brice has been detailed
to the Columbia office OF the Unitec
States navy to be in charge OF govern
ment insurance in connection with tht
recruiting station hare. Ensign Brlce
is we'll versed in government insur
ance. He will instruct all recruits
coming into the navy at the office here
and also all discharged sailors who
may seek information on insurance
He plans to instruct members OF the
Red Cross in the policy OF the govern
ment in insuring its sailors while l.
Columbia
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1919-05-08
GOVERNMENT FORCES ARE
CLOSING AROUND MUNICH

Berne.-Reports received from Ba-
varia says the government forces are
steadily closing around Munich.
When Wurttemburg troops occupied
Starnburg the civil population was in
an angry mood against the commun-
lists and acts OF violence were COM
mitted upon them. The populace at
tackled prisoners in the hands OF the
government troops and thirteen OF the
communist leaders were shot.
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1919-05-08
State Secretary Selected.

+. B. Lanham Of Columbus, Ohio.
has been elected State Y. M. C. A. Sec
retary for South Carolina and will re-
port here for work as soon as he
winds I'D his work as State secretary
for Y. NJ. c. A. county association In
Ohio. Several months ago the union
OF South Carolina and North Caro-
lima in Y. NJ. c. A. work whereby the
two states were under one executive
committee and one secretary was dis
solved and each state proceeded to
select a man for the place. Mr.. Ian.
ham Is a man Of wide experience.
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1919-05-08
ANOTHER ATTEMPT is MADE
TO ASSASSINATE cLEMENcEAU

Paris.-Another attempt to assassi-
nate Premier Clemenceau apparently
has been frustrated by the arrest Of a
10 year old youth, who was seized
near the entrance Of M. Clemenceau's
home. The youth, whose name is Cor
nillon, was carrying a stiletto and had
in his possession anarchist literature.
He declared that he did not want to
kill the premier. but desired only to
make a gesture" He halls from
Venay.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1919-09-17
is YOUR FARM FOR SALE3

II you have any land for sale, either
improved farms or unimHroved acre
age, we may be able to find you a pur-
chaser If you Will list 1T with our
tiomcScckcrs Bureau
We are receiving large number of
inquiries about farming opportunities
IN this State and 1t is the purpose OF
the c. & w. c. Rilroad to prepare a
comprehensive list OF lands FOR sale
located along its lnc to be distribut-
ed among prospective settlers, and all
persons having such property for sale
are urged to cooperate with the un-
dersigncd, in order that accurate and
reliable data may be placed in the
hands OF prospective homcscekers
making inquiry about farming oppor-
thni,les in your community.
A blank form Will be mailed you. up
on application. asking for the specific
information desired.
There is no charge for this service.
W. w. CROETON,
Room 5, Terminal Station Bldg,
''-u Atlanta. Ga
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1919-09-17
"HICKORY NUTS"
COMING NEXT WEEK
Will Play at Opera House One Night

Will Play at Opera House One Night
Only.
Next Wednesday, Sept. oath, "The
Hickory Nuts, the amusement COM
pany of the 30th Division, will visit
Laurens, and that night will give their
performance at the Opera House. This
is their second annual tour and they
are directed and lead by Captain Ir-
wing O'Hay, who is the originator of
this noted troupe of military enter
tainers.
Last year, before this noted division
left for France this troupe was organ
lied and gave number Of perform
ance before sailing, in many Of the
cities Of South c ,rolina. AT that time
thcy gained a wonderful reputation as
a theatrical attraction, and this year
they have begun their tour under bet
ter conditions and circumstances and
have troupe of performers that has
left lasting impression in all the
cities whore they have shown so far
this season.
THE Hickory Nuts are just what
their name implies. nuts Of all
kinds but above all and everything
else they are all star performers and
give show that has pleased thous-
ands.
See them at the I.aurens Opera
House Wednesday night, Sept oath.
Admission prices will be 25c, soc, 15c
and $l.oo. war tax extra. Reserved
seats will be on sale Monday, Sept.
22nd. at Powe's Drug Storc.-Adv.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1919-09-17
Relic of Lonq.Past kqe.

While cutting peat in the Lcithen
hchdwhter area, the shepherds un.
carthed Il horn, which may have be.
lonecd to Bos prmi-gcnus or Bns
longifrons, the wild oxen that rOamed
over Britain from the glacial age to
near historic times. 1t was found at a
depth Of four feet from the surface,
and the shepherds also avcrred that
there was small patch Of brown hair
attached. which Is quite probable, as
the peat would act as o prescrvative
London Mail.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1919-09-17
LAND SALE.
LAND SALE.
State OF South Carolina,
County Of LaurenS.
IN COURT OF COMMON PLEAS.
NJ = RAII.EY G. SONS Dlai...a.

SVehty ". huulcuSs
IN COURT OF COMMON PLEAS.
NJ. S. BAILEY & SONS, plaintiffs,
against
DELANEY FLOYD. Defendant.
Pursuant to Decree of the Court
IN the above stated case, will sell at
public outcry to the highest bidder, at
Laurens G. H., S. c., on Salesday in
October next, being Monday the 9Th
day of the month, during the legal
hours for such sales, the following de-
scriDed property, to wit:
All that tract Of land lying being
in the City Of Clinton, County and
State aforesaid, on the northern limits
of the City OF Clinton, containing one
half acre, more or less, bounded by
lands of B. NJ. Henry, Sampson John
son, Billy Meadows and by Broad
Street. the same that was purchased
from Sampson Johnson.
Terms of sale: cash. Purchaser to
pay for papers aYd stamps. If the
terms of sale arg not complied with,
the land to be re-e61d on same or some
subsequent Salesday on same terms,
at risk of former purchaser.
c. A. POWER,
c. c. c. p and G. S., Laurcns. s. G.
Dated, this Sept. -, 1919 9-3t-A
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1919-09-17

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=, ..rooo,s,rr.,i,o, L,,ro,,o oor. 80
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Due TO motor trouble in The prcss-
room this issue of The Advertiser is
printed few hours late. Pending the
arrival of new motor ordered by
wire. We arc using another motor
kindly loaned by the Laurcns Glass
. q .
IN delivering your ,iradc against
proii,ccrs. do not forget that if YOU
are holding ANYTHING off Of The mar
kct, even land itself. in the hone tina,
il will enhance in value without com
mensuratc labor on your part. that
YOU are lust as guilty as the other
fellow. Consider your own case first.
""H
cotton growing in the past has been
largely the employment of women and
chi!iTcn. II had 70 be so because OF
the comparative poverty OF the South
WA"re cotton has been grown The
price Of cotton has been regulated by
the price OF woman and child labor.
which is always cheap. When we
SPEAK or cotton beng prolltaOlc today,
We mean that one can make a profit
provided the women work in the flelds
ana the chlldrcn are kept out or
school. The price should be profitable
enough TO prevent either OF these.
"e'o - nv u'''' '". ''.'' 'n' "u'e
VI Ia" an" o'''c' "o'''' "' 'onS'uei
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1919-09-17
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. MUTUAL
INSURANCE ASSOCIATION.
Organized 1892.
PROPERTY INSURED S4.26S.3

WRITE OR CALL on the undersign-
ed for any information you may desire
about our plan OF insurance
We insure your property against de-
struction by FIRE. WINDSTORM OR
LIGHTNING. and do so cheaper than
any company in eXistance.
Remember, we are prepared to prove
to you that ours Is the safest and
cheapest plan Of insurance known
Our Association Is now licensed to
write Insurance In the counties of
Abbeville, Greenwood, Mccormick,
Edgefield, LAurens, Saluda, Lexington,
ltichland. Calhoun, and Spartanburg.
The officers are: Gen. j. Fraser
Lyon, President, Columbia, 8. C.; j. r.
Blake, Gen. Agt, Secty. and Treas,
Greenwood, 8. G..
DIRECTORS:
A. o. Gran: mt. Carmel, s. c.
J. NJ. Gambrell ;. Abbeville, 8. C.
J. r. Blake :. Greenwood, S. C.
A. w. Youngblood :. Hodges, s. C.
J. Fraser Lyon :. ;. Columbia, S. c.
t. II. Nicholson ,Edgefleld,S. G.
W. II. Wharton Waterloo, s.. G.
W. Z. Bates ;. .Batesburg, S. G..
J. II. BLAKE, Gen. Agt.
reenwoods 8. c.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1919-09-17
COL. SAM W. WILKES HERE.
Supervisor OF Farm Marketing NiSil
tor in LaurenS Thursday,

Supervisor OF Farm Marketing Il YiSil
tor in Laurrns Thursday.
Col Sam w. Wilkes, supervisor OF
farm marketing for the railroads man
aged by Federal Manager, T.. r.
Lamb, Of which the c. & w. G. is one
was in Laurens Thursday.
The agricultural section Of the
United States Administration Of Rail
roads is doing great deal in this
line Of endeavor, said Col. Wilkes 1t
cO-operatcs with all the agricultural
organizations Of the different states,
encouraging divcrsficatiOn of crops,
live stock, hog raising, and helps to
promote the farming Interests in cv-
cry way open to them.
Federal Manager Lamb is greatly in
tcrcStcd in this line Of work, he said,
and has field agents among The farm
crs on all the lines he manages. These
agents are under the immediate di-
rcctiOn Of Mr.. w. w. CrOXton, who
gives ii constant attention.
Mr.. Y. L. Collier is field agent of
the c. 4 W. G., with headquarters in
Augusta. He knows personally many
OF our farmers, and is constantly with
them, said Col Wilkes.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1919-09-17
IMPROVED FARM.

2lo acres in114aurcns County on
main public foad, Within 8 miles
Of Cross HilE 1Ge~ acres in high
state Of cultivation, 40 acres in
good pasture, balance in woods
and timber, a plenty to keep up
the place. Good young orchard.
improvements: | Groom dwelling
with basement an dhall, painted
and plastcrcd, extra good barns,
CRIB and cotton houses, 2 4-room
tenant houses and 2 Broom tenant
houses; good wells and springs.
rms place is known as the w. a.
workman place and Is one Of the
best farms in Laurcns county
at $4,000 per acre.
SMITH & DANTXLER
Masonic Temple Building
Greenwood, s. e..