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The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1922-05-31
II. A. CO0FER no ISSUE
STATEMENT ABOUT PARDONS
Former Governor is Criticized by State
Press. Will Explain Reasons for Is
&Iln OF PnrdnnS

Press. Will Explain Reasons for Is
sue OF PardonS.
Former Governor Robert A. Coopcr
announced Saturday that he would OK
plain in few days his reasons for
the pardons issued by him on the day
before he resigned from the governors
Office. Many newspapers have criti-
cizcd the governors action and his cx-
Dlanation will be looked for with in
tcrest.'
The news Of the governors state
mcnt IS contained in a dispatch to the
News and Courier from its Columbia
Bureau and follows:
Trade and industrial conditions
throughout the nation, particularly
the South, show an optimistic tone,
is the message brought home by for
mer Governor Robert A. Cooper, new
member Of the Federal Farm Loan
Board, when he reached the city to-
day for a weeks stay before a swing
through the Southeast on an inspcc-
ton of farm loan banks The former
executive is looking we'll and said
'iat "hile he mad assumed his dutlcn,
he was far from halter broke" He
Is extremely pleased with his new
poSlllon' particularly from the view
polht Oh service TO the farmers Of the
oou'h' ana Is very outspokcn as to
the cordiality Of his associates on the
Doard.
"oVerhor cooper said that he had
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1922-05-31
MYSTERY SHROUDS
FAMOUS ROMANCE
kockefclier'S Young Granddaughter
Now in New York, May be Going To
Meet Swiss HOrscmnn.

Chicago, May 30.-Thc romance of
Mathide Mccormick still was engulf-
ed in deep mystery today
The lT-year-old granddaughter of
John ID. Rockefeller, whose engage
mcnt to Max Oser, Swiss horscman,
startled society several months ago.
was III New York, where, it was said,
she might sail Immediately for Europe
to meet the riding master and prepare
for an early marriage. At her home
here, however, her father, Harold F.
Mccormick, millionaire head of the In
tcrnational Harvester Company, de-
ciared reports of contemplated voy-
age were all mistake.
Meanwhile another mystery inyolv-
ing Miss Mccormick was awaiting So
luton in Chicago. 1t centered around
the legal battle started by Nlathilde's
mother, Mnrs. Edith Rockefeller Nc
Cormick, against the petition to ap-
point her divorced husband and
guardian Of their daughter. The pro
ceedings in which it was announced
that the guardianship was all settled
Will be rcopened tomorrow by Mrs
Mccormick did not, receive the re-
quircd three days notice OF the pcti-
ton which was filed by Mathildc her
self.
Mrs. McCormick's protest it was
said, was made in pursuit of her obicc-
uons to her daughters marriage to
the Swiss riding master. In this John
ID. Rockefeller is" said to support his
daughter.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1922-05-31
COUNCIL WILL CONSIDER
ONLY PERMANENT WORK

Street improvements in the City will
lie of Permanent Nature is Opinion
of City Council.
Mayor Dial and members of city
council are determined that only hard
surfaced type of road instead OF 1op
soil or gravel shall be used in the fu-
ture in the city's program OF street
improvement.
This position advanced several
weeks ago during discussion OH
street improvements, was generally ac-
cepted without a formal vote Monday
night at a regular session OF the city
council. Aldermen expressed them
selves as favoring permanent improve
'ments on a small scale rather than
more extensive improvements of
temporary character.
AS a result Of that decision, council
voted that Engineer Hughes be in
structed to prepare specifications for
the paving Of Church street with as
phalt or concrete and also to advertise
decision as to the type OF surface to
be used will be made after the bids are
opened.
The recent decision of the city coun-
ell that all taxes due to the city must
be paid on or before June 1st, brought
several replies and explanations from
persons interested. Council refused to
grant further extensions.
1t was the opinion OF the council
that too much leniency has already
been shown to delinquents and that
the taxes must be paid
The mayor and city clerk were au-
thorized by the council to renew for
six months note for $4,000, held by
a New York bank
A fire committee consisting Of the
following members was appointed: I:
Mayor Dial, chairman: Alderman Eas-
terby and Moore. j. Il. Crews was ap-
pointed fire Inspector.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1922-05-31
U. $. COMMISSIONER BABB
RELEASES FOUR PRISONERS
Men Unable to Pay Fines are Released
After Thirty Days in County Jail,

four white Federal prisoners were
released from the county Jail Monday
on order of United States Commissions
er II. e, Babb. The men were convict
ed In the United States court for vio-
lation of the prohibition law and were
fined from 500 to $500.
Under the law, If the prisoners at
the expiration of 80 days are found by
the commissioner to be unable to nav
their fines, they may be released The
men who secured their release in this
manner were: Frank Cole of Union,
fined $3O0.00 John Pace and George
W. Ovitt, Of Spartanburg, fined 100000
each; and w. p. Chandler, of Green
vile, fined 100000
There are two negro prisoners in
the Jail now who have made applica-
tions to Commissioner Babb for re-
lease on the same grounds.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1922-05-31
CASH PRIZE Is OFFERED
IN WHEAT CONTEST

Mr. John A. Franks Offers Prize OF
$26.OO for Largest Yield of Wheat on
One Acre.
contest that promises to, be live
ly as we'll as profitable to both the
winner and those not quite as success
full is that (which was started several
months ago by Mr.. John A. Franks,
who offered a prize Of $25.00 for the
best yield Of wheat On one acre Of
land. The contest Is being conducted
by county demonstrators G. j.. Vaughan.
Many farmers have entered the con-
test and now. that the harvesting has,
begun, results will soon be known. ,Ac-
cording to an estimate made by Mr..
Franks, the total wheat crop in the
county will be about 10000 bushels.
Mr.. Franks based his estimate on an
average yield of 10 bushels to the acre.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1922-05-31
WAFER AND Light BILLS
MUST BE PAID on TIME
Pnbiic Works Commission Instructs
That Service he Discontinued When
Bill Is Unpaid.

Public Works Commission Instructs
That Service he Discontinued When
Bill Is Unpaid.
at regular meeting Of the public
works commission held Thursday night
in the city hall, the commissioners
passed a resolution instructing Super
intcndent Chapman that he discontinue
the water or light service OF any con
sumer whose bill is not paid on the
10th day of the following month.
The resolution was passed to force
the payment Of water and light bills
on'tlme. In such cases where the SER
vice is discontinued, the resolution
provided that charge Of 81 90 be made
FOR the re-connection of light service
and so cents for the re-connection of
water service.
Additional material was furnished
the commission BY Superintendent
Chapman relative to the condition o.
the electric lines and poles. He also
reported that more cases were found
where electric service was used for
(which there was @no record on the
books. In one case, he reported,
dwelling has been supplied current
for six years and that the city re-
ceiyed nothing in return for such SER
vice during that time.
Equalization of rates also came up
Tor another discussion. Many cases
were found where two consumers re-
ceiving current for similar purposes
pay different rates, ranging from TO
10 cents.
The commission plans to meet with
representatives Of the Reedy River
Power company at some time in the
near future to assure that a spirit Of
corporation may prevail between the
commission and the power company.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1922-05-31
PROSPERITY NEAR
SAYS BRITISnFR
Sir Auckland Geddes Ad.
dresses Manufacturers
BRITISH PEOPLE
CRAVE FRIENDSHIP

fofner British Sea-LOrd Tells Cotton
Manufacturers thai Governments
Must be Wise in Actions They Take
or hrfusc TO Take. Predicts World
Prosperity.
washington. May 26. Conviction
thal world prosperity could be rc-es-
labliShcd within the next raw vcars
provided that governments are wise
IN the actions they take or their re-
lusals to take action in regard to eco,
nomlc restoration of other nations f"
was expressed tonight by Sir Auckland
Heddes, british ambassador to the
united States, as the annual banquet
of the American Cotton Manufacturers
association.
Sir Auckland emphasized his hope
lor closer Anglo-American cooperation
not only for the sake OF the two coun-
tries, but as a means to the greater
end ofcooperation between tho ma
tomas Of all nations"
Only in that way" he continued
will we be able to Secure the atmos-
phcre necessary to the complete res
'oratlon of economic prosperity. We
'Grcat Britaim are convinced that if
any nation is to be really prosperous,
no nation can be left to wallow i'm
starvation and ruin"
lnc ambassador declared that the
British people have no dcarer wish
man that they might go forward as
friends and cooperators" with Amer
lca. incidentally, he said, there was
a wide impression in England that if
the expected trade development ma
terialzed, there would be a shortage
Of American raw cotton.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1922-05-31
Trial Attracts Interest Here

deputy Sheriff II. #, 'Owings left the
city Monday afternoon for Barnwell
where he will testfy>for the State at
the trial of those charged with the
murder OF w. Frank Walker. 1t will
be recalled that Mr.. Walker, who was
a son-in-laiw OF Frank J. Owlngs, of
this county. was killed in Blackville
January 81. Considerable interest
was manifested all over the state. par
ticufarly in this county, over the tragic
death OF Mr.. Walker. Mr. Walker was
a policeman here at one time and was
rewarded for conspicuous bravery in
the performance Of his duty.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1922-05-31
Cotton Being Sold

The rise in the price Of cotton slim
ulatedi sales on the local market last
week, according to local buyers who
report that a\numbe OF large lots OF
cotton were sold during the past week
Cotton brought 201-4 cents on Mon
day. One lot OF cotton was reported
as being sold for as high as 81 cents
the highest price to be paid for cotton
In many months.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1922-05-31
MANY CANDIDATES
FILING PLEDGES
O'hcrs are Expected to File Pledges
Before Time Limit Expires Early
Next Month.

Before Time Limit Expires Early
Next Month.
Columbia May 30.-Thrcc candi-
oates FOR governor, two for state sup
erlntehdcnt of education and three for
congress have so far filed their pledg-
es for the campaign of the coming
summer, which starts June 20. 9th
ers will file shortly, as they have al
ready made announcements OF their
candidates..
The candidates who have filed for
governor so far are: j. S. Swearingcn,
state superintendent of education
former Governor Bleaso and former
Lieutenant Governor Bcthea.
Thos. G. Mcleod, of Bishopville.
who has announced his candidacy for
governor, was in Columbia Yesterday
He was greeted by many friends who
are enthuiastic over his candidacy. He
Will file his pledge in a few days.
Many leading citizens of the state are
predicting splendid race for the
Bishopville candidate.
The candidates who have filed for
state superintendent Of education, to
NIL the Office which Mr.. Swcaringen
mother, Mrs. Edith Rockefeller Nc
Hope Mr. Seay was formerly county
SWocrlntcndent of Richland county.
and Mr.. Hope was one time county
superintendent of Union county. Mrs.
Bcsslc Rogers Drake, Of Bcnnettsvillc.
mas announced that she will be a can
didate for the state supcrintendcncy
She is the first woman to offer for a
state office.
For congress the candidates who
nave so far filed are: L. H. Dominick.
OF Newbcrry; j. J. McSwain, of Green
vile, and II. p. Fulmer, of Orange
burg, all candidates for reelection.
Numerous other pledges will be filed
before the closing hour.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1922-05-31
PUZZLE PICTURE OMITTED

Many Answers to Puzzle Picture Con.
test Being Received and Much In.
terest Shown. z,
On account OF lack OF space. The
Advertisers puzzle picture Is omitted
from this issue OF the paper but will
be inserted again next week as usual.
A large nnmber3of anawers to the pnz+
zle has been received since last week
and interest is growing more rapidly
eyeryl day Anyone desiring an extra
COPY Of the puzzle may secure one by
writing To- The Advertiser.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1922-05-31
ANOTHER STILL FOUND

Chief Of Rural Police Captures Still
and Other Accessories. Arrests May
Follow Later.
-Four fermenters, distillery and go
gallons Of mash were confiscated last
Monday at noon by Chief of Rural Po-
lice G. IL. Owens afterlhe had raided q
dwelling on the Bland plantation, near
Duncan's creek about ten miles from
the city. u
The distillery had been in operation
only a short time befort II was 1ocat-
ed, according to Chief Owens. No ar
rests have yet been made, but the chief
is getting evidence and an arrest is
expected to follow.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1922-05-31
Called to Local Field

The Rey. Charles E. Sullivan, D. D.,
OF Atlantic Beach, Florida. has been
called to the ,pastorate of the Todd
Memorial, Old yields, Friendship and
,Dorroh chprches. Also to a group In
Greenwood county. His decision is
awaited with keen interest and will
probably be made In two weeks.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1922-05-31
FOR STATE
OFFICERS HERE AUG. IS
Itinerary for State Campaign Is An
nounced. Will Open in Columbia
June 20 and close In Snnrfnmh,,r,r


nounced. Will Open in Columbia
June 20 and close In Spartanburg
Candidates in the state campalgr
will be in Laurens Wednesday, Aug
according to the itinerary an
nouccd last week by the itinerary com.
mittee composed Of General Willie
Jones, III. N. Edmunds and George Bel
Zimmerman The campaign will op-
,n in Columbia June goth and close
1t SDartanburg August 90. Following
S the complete itinerary
Columbia, Tuesday, June 20.
Lexington, Wednesday, June q.
Saluda, Thursday, June %.
Edgoiield, Friday, June .23.
. Aiken, Saturday, June "a
Barmwell, Monday, June rs.
Allendale, Tuesday, June 81.
Hampton, Wednesday, June %.
Beaufort. Thursday, June 20.
Ridgeland, FRIDAY, June 80.
WATERFORD, Saturday, July 1. ~
Moncks Corner, Monday, July 3.
Charleston, Tuesday, July A.
st. George, Wednesday, July 5.
Bamberg, Thursday, July 6.
st. Matthews, Friday, July 7.
Orangeburg, Saturday, July 8.
Sumter, Monday, July II.
Bishopvlllc, Tuesday, July Is.
Darlington, Wednesday, July 10.
Bennettsvilc, Thursday, July 20.
Chesterfield, Friday. July 2l.i
Florence, Saturday, July %.
Conway, Monday, July "a.
Marion, Tuesday, July 25.
Dillon, Wednesday, July 2G.
Kingstree, Thursday, July 81.
Georgetown, Friday, July 2S.
Manning, Saturday, July 20.
Camden, Monday, July 81.
Lancaster, Tuesday, Aug. l.
oYrk, Wednesday, Aug. 2.
'Winnsboro, Thursday, Aug. 3.
Chester, Friday. Aug. A.
Union, Saturday, Aug. 5.
Newberry, Monday, Aug A."
Greenwood, Tuesday, Aug. 10.
fLaurens, Wednesday, Aug. 49,
Abbeville, Thursday, Aug. II.
Mccormick, Friday, Aug. 1S.
Anderson, Saturday, Aug. 10.
'Walhalla, Monday, Aug 81.
Pickens, Tuesday, Aug. %.
Greehville, Wednesday, Aug. 90.
Gaffney, Thursday, Aug. "a.
Spartanburg, Friday, Aug. 20.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1922-05-31
Mil Declares Dividend

Announcement that the Laurens Cot
ton Nall will pay a semi-annual diyi-
dend Of 31-2 per cent on June 30 was
made, yesterday by Mr., NJ. L. Smith,
secretary OF the mill. The dividend
viii Amount to $S6,750.OO, which is
based on q capital OF Si ,05o. 100000 The
last dividend was paid Jan. I OF this
year.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1922-05-31

Rev. p. f. Kilgo, brother of Bishop
T<ilgo. said yesterday that he had re-
ceived telegram saying that the
bishop was still improving and that
he twas fairly we'll started on the road
to recovery.
Peculiar interest has been taken here
in the illness Of Bishop Kilgo, both
On account Of the fact that his brother
is pastor Of the Methodist church here
and because the Bishop was born ir
Laurens during the pastorate here nf
his father, the late REV. James II.
Kilgo, 61 years ago. Bishop Kilgo was
born in a little brick parsonage on
West Main street where the home OF
Mrs. w. Fl. Garrett Is now located. His
father served this charge on two diff
ferent occasions, the second time
when young John G. Kilgo was lad
about 16 years Of age. He formed at
tachments then that he has always
feelingly referred to. Laurens, he Of
ten called, home and when he re-
turned here about six years ago to con-
duct week Of special services at the
Methodist church he spoke of the week
as one of special privilege to him,
members Of the congregation and the
town generally learning at that time
!! to love and honor him more than ever.
ever.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1922-05-31
J. S. CRAIG HONORED
Nominated as One o. the Directors FOR
the South Carolinh Cotton Coop.

eratiye AssOcfatfOn!'aN
Atthe district meeting of the South
Carolina Cotton Co-oberative associa-
ton held in Spartanburg yesterday
Mr. j. s. Craig, of this county, was
nominated as one Of the two direc-
tors from this district. Mr.. w. l.. Gray,
one Of the delegates from this county,
was also placed in nomination, but he
Withdrew in order to give way to a
man from another county.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1922-05-31
HARDING DEO|CATES
LINCOLN MEMORIAL
Nation's Tribute Paid at
Arlington
BLUE AND GRAY
IN HONOR PLACE

thousands OHer Homage When Memo.
rial to Abraham Lincoln is Unveiled
on Memorial Day in Washington.
President Harding Accepts for
America.
washington, May 30.-A nations
trlDute to it's glorious dead reached its
climax today at the dedication Of the
memorial erected beside the Potomac
20 ADraham Lincoln by his grateful
countlymen. A former President head
ed the commission which has lavished
eEalesS thought on making this stone
emblem of American gratitude worthy
OF the man whose memory it will per-
peIo6de Tor Americans always. The
president in person accepted the work
IN the nations name.
spread across the wide terraces, the
lawns and the circling driveways that
nave been wrought to give the memo
rlai building setting were thousands
vi americans, and the most dstin-
&uished men in this country from for
elgn lands also came to pay their hom-
age at this new shrine of Democratic
liberty.
Close III about the rising tiers Of
lnaNDlc steps were gathered the men
VINO To-Day hold in their hands the des-
unles of that government "of the peo-
PIE, for the people, and by tho people"
which Lincoln gave his life to main
tam, but behind these over a mile wide
sweep of the Mall and clear away to
the base OF Washington monument a
mile distant from the memorial were
the common folks from whom Lincoln
came and for whom he toiled endlessly
until he was cut down by an assassins
bullet. III ~'''e---,e--,. :
Foremost among the men who gath
cred at this eliminating ceremony of
decoration day were the aged pete-ans
of the Grand Army OF the Republic
men who at Lincolns call put aside
their citizenship for little while for
the blue Of the army~ uniforms and
fought out the question of the Ameri
can nationality as one people under
one goyernmet. To these old soldiers
who knew him and obeyed him in life
was given the place Of honor in paying
this last and greatest tribute to the
leader under whom they served. But
with them, as though to give silent
evidence OF the greatness of his Wis
ion stood other old and feeble men in
the gray of the southern confederacy
who had come also to pay homage at
Bipcoln's feet.
The uniforms of the veterans and of
the military attaches and the marines
who guarded and patrolled the path
ways through the great throng were
the only signs today OF military life
except that the officers and men of the
British flagship Raleigh, now at Wash
ington navy yard, were mingled with
the thousands OF Americans who stood
to hear what former President Taft
and President Harding had to say.
ANOTHER STILL FOILND
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1922-05-31
City Behaves Well

Recent weeks have brought about
a decided decrease in police court cas-
es, according to Mr.. Stanley Crews,
city clerk. Monday morning, usually a
busy day In the mayors court, found
only ono case on the docket Until
quite recently, Mr.. Crews said, there
was an average of 8 or 4 cases day to
be tried inNthe mayors court for OF.
fenses ranging from burglary to bat
terry. Drunks are also conspicuous by
their absepce e..e
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1922-05-31
BISHOP KILGO BETTER

Symptoms OF Pneumonia Passing and
Aoted Divine on Road to Recovery.
Memphis, Tenn, May 29-Bishop
John G. Kilgo, Of the Methodist Epis-
coRal Church, South, who is still at a
hospital here, is somewhat improved
tonight, his physicians stated. Pneu-
monia which developed Friday, while
not entirely cleared up, has ceased to
be an alarming factor in Dr. kilgo'r
condition, physicians stated, and other
conditions were more favorable,. His
wife arrived here from Charlotte, N.
c., today.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1922-05-31
QUIT WORK ON
LAURENS AND CHURCH STREETS
Either Higher Wages or Harsh Treat
mcnt Is Responsible for Cessation
nf Work

Either Higher Wages or Harsh Treat
mcnt Is Responsible for Cessation
of Work.
Work on Church and Laurens streets
was halted Saturday afternoon when
what is said to be discomfort among
the negro laborers caused them to quit
their Jobs. 1t was reported Monday
that the negroes left because of harsh
treatment to them by the boss" on
the job.
Mr. G. A. Ison, superintendent of the
work, stated yesterday that the "a
b0rers did not leave their employment
because Of any Ill treatment, accord
ing to his knowledge. He said that
he has been paying laborers $3.50 a
day and that they left for employment
at Cold Point or Goldville where they
have been promised $500 a day.
The work Is now about two-thirds
completed, Mr.. Ison said, and the con-
tractor still has about half the time
allotted for the completion of the job
under the contract. Mr.. Ison expects
to leave for Spartanburg and Green
wood today to recruit additional la
bor with which to finish the contract
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1922-05-31
Presbyterian Church Announcements

Next Sunday evening at 8 O'clock
1.-THE Call OF Our Mission Fields" will
be given by the classes OF the Senior
and intermediate girls OF the Sunday
school OF the First Presbyterian
church.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1922-05-31
NEW FORD DEALER Il ss
ARRIVES IN CITY
Mr. X. L. Marchant, of Grsenyilles Pnr.
chaser Of Wa,dtops Garage, Rents
Former Hicks Home. ~

Former Hicks Home. ,
Mr.. q. l., Marchant, who for seven
years was connected With the aY ton1o-
bile business Of W. NJ. Thompson. or
Greenyille, arrived in the city Monday
to assume his duties as;fhe new Ford
dealer and owner Of Waldrop.ss Garage.
Mr.. Marchant has rented the fogIne;s,,
Hicks home on Farley eyenne and viii
move his family there ttlS,ils week. ].
Being a young man or lpleasing .psrr
|sonality and we'll versed in the autono-
bile business, Mr.. Marchant has al
ready made a number OF friends here.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1922-05-31

Mr.. H. d. Thomas, of Greenvllle.. was
in the city Sunday visiting friends.