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JUNBD TO DEATH m ? *. P?? Could Not Escape. Terrible Hollocaust Follows. Ilevelarvd, Ohio, March A.?Penned ininv hallways, jammed up against ,s that only opened inward, between ^lundred and sixty and one hundred ^eventy children in the suburb of 'r 'v,linwood today were killed by ri? and beneath the grind teir panic-stricken play tragedy occurred this A public school of North A88v miles east of this city. .Wvonight one hundred and ,' corpses were in the morgue ?twood, six children were still '/..nted for, and all the hospitals f!,U8es for two miles around con I numbers of children, some fa ;.d many less seriously injured, of the victims were between 6 5 years of age. The school con ti between 310 and 326 pupils, and is entire number only about 80 are I , wiito have left the building unhurt. je several days before the exact . oeYof killed is'known, as the ruins ' still contain other bodies, and the K>f fatalities may be increased by a '; er of deaths among the children re lying in the hospitals hovering en life and death, sehool house was of brick, two ? inil an attic in height. The of pupils was more than nor rgo and the smaller children l placed in the upper part of . ding. There was but one fire and that was in the rear of the g. There were two stairways? iding to a door in front and the to a door in the rear. Both of doors opened inward, and it is v ed the rear door was locked as /hen tho flames were discovered the ;hers, who throughout seem to have ? ed with courage and self-possession to have struggled heroically for the etv of their pupils, marshalled the nes into column for the "fire Inch they had often prac .unately, the line of march in us exercise had always led to the iront door, and the children had not been trained to seek any other exit. The fire today came from a furnace situated directly under this part of the building. When the children reached the foot of the stairs they found the lames close upon them, and so swift rush was made for the door that in n instant a tightly packed mass of hildren was piled up against it. From the second floor none of those who were upon any portion of the first flight of stairs had a chance for their lives. The children at the foot of the stair started to fight their way back to the floor above, while those who were com ing down shoved them mercilessly back into the flames below. In an instant there was a frightful panic, with 200 of the pupils fighting for their lives. Most of those who were killed died . here. The greater part of those who escaped managed to turn back and reach the fire escape and the windows in the rear. Beware of Ointments for Catarrh That Contain Mercury, as mercury will surely destroy the sense of smell and completely derange the whole system when entering it through the mucous surfaces. Such ar tiges should never be used except on piescriptions from reputable physicians, as the damage they will do is ten-fold to the good you can possibly derive from them. Hall's Catarrh Cure, manu factured by F. J. Cheney & Co., Toledo, ()., contains no mercury, and is taken internally, acting directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces of the sys tem. In buying Halls Catarrh Cure be sureiyou get the genuine. It is taken internally and made by F. J. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, O. mials sent free. Price 75 cents ctle. Sold by all druggists. ) Hall's Family Pills for constipa us show you our new line of Pic that has just arrived, consisting ?eautiful line of subjects to select nt money-saving prices. S. M. & E. H. Wilkes & Co. ucstlons on Marriage. is marriage? Marrifige is an on for the blind. iy do some people never marry? Because they do not believe in divorce. When a man thinks seriously of mar riage what usually happens? He remains single. aFDoes a girl ever think of anything imit marriage? Only how to get mar ricd. % Should a man marry a girl for her a money? No, but he should not let her \ become an old maid because she is a rich girl. I * When a girl speaks of a sad court 1 sihip what does she mean? She means t^hat the man got away. Is an engagement as good as mar ret's better. Kpthe minister says, "Do you . . v..fa man for better or for worse," what does he mean? The bridegroom's >eople construe it one way, and the ride's people interpret it another. It very sad. Vhen a man marries has he seen the of his troubles? Yes, but it is tally the wrong end. , What is greater than a wife's love? or temper. y Do married women suffer in silence? Yes, when they cannot talk. What is a mother-in-law? See Cen. Sherman's definition of war.?Ex. t> For Diseases of the Skin. early all diseases of the skin, such eczema, tetter, salt rheum and bar bers' itch, are characterized by an in f tense itching and smarting, which often makes life a burden and disturbs sleep and rest. Quick relief may bo had by applying Chamberlain's Salve. It al lays the itching and smarting almost instantly. Many cases have been cured tn/ its use. For sale by I aurens Drug 18i Oxide of Zinc?What Is It ? ithe wearing quality of L. & M. u, while white lead is the clastic sLof L. & M. PAINT. Wears illy 15 years on outside of a house, psts ready for use about $1.20 per ?Hon. L. & M. Paint Agents: J. II. & M. L. Nash. Laurens. Clinton Pharmacy, Clinton. 31-2t J NEWTON JOSHUA MEDLOCK. I BY W. D. S. The old soldiers of the 14th South Carolina regiment will recollect Med lock, who served four years in Vir ginia for the Lost Cause. He was a precise and exact man in what he said and did. Was fond of his Bible and telling what he learned from its pages. Wherever he lived he got up a prayer meeting and would collect in the young people from the out-of-the-way places and establish a Sunday school. When he got ready to marry he walked in at Mrs. Hills' and set up to Miss Biddie. And when the time came to ask the all-important question he did it in this way: "Miss Biddie," I will be with thee if thou will be with me." "I will be wjth thee, Jasper." Sensible, short and sweet! How much better than burning the midnight oil and all the old woman's firewood, and keeping them awake half the night long ! I never saw a man prosper like he did for years after the war. But the reign of fine clothes, buggies and horses came in and swamped white and black. He raised a big family of boys and girls, all of whom married and left the old man. He lost his wife and took a notion that he needed another woman. And he got him one, and moved off to Alabama. If you want to see a laugh able sight, just run on an old man with the ladies, when he is looking for an other wife. Uncqualcd as a Cure for Croup. "Besides being on excellent remedy for colds and throat troubles, Chamber lain's Cough Remedy is unequaied as a cure for croup," says Harry Wilson, of Waynetown, Ind. When given as soon as the croupy cough appears this remedy will prevent the attack. It is used successfully in many thousands of homes. For sale by Laurens Drug Co. Schools Officially Visited. Superintendent of Education R. W. Nash visited the following schools last week: Ferndale School?Taught by Miss Ni za Sullivan, with an enrollment of 20 pupils. Princeton School-Prof. W. M. Scott, principal, has enrolled 48 pupils. Mount Bethel School?In charge of Miss Emmie Lou Humbert, has enrolled 53 pupils. Brewerton School?Miss Elliott Hardy principal, and Miss Sudie Medlock as sistant, has an enrollment of 58 pupils. Poplar Spring School?Presided over by Miss Laura Hatchell, has enrolled 60 pupils. Mount Gallagher School- -In charge of Dr. J. O. Martin, has an enrollment of 41 pupils. Ekom School- Taught by Miss Myr tie Culbertson, has enrolled 58 pupils. Oakville Sohool?In charge of Mrs. Robert E. Boyd, has an enrollment of 32 pupils. Friendship School-Prof. W. C. Dun can, principal, has enrolled 51 pupils. Merna School?Taught by Prof. M. M. Mash, has enrolled 27 pupils. Most of the schools are supplied with comfortable desks, blackboards, maps and attractive pictures. Princeton, Mt. Bethel, Brewerton, Poplar Springs, Ekom, Friendship and Merna have State libraries, while the others are planning to purchase one this year. Rank Foolishness. "When attacked by a cough or a cold, or when your throat is sore, it is rank foolishness to take any other medicine than Dr. King's New Discov ery," says C. O. Eldridge, of Empire, Ga. "I have used New Discovery seven years and I know it is the best remedy on earth for coughs and colds, croup, and all throat and lung troubles. My children are subject to croup, but New.Discovery quickly cures every at tack." Known the world over us the King of ' throat and lung remedies. Sola under guarantee at Laurens Drug Co.'s and Palmetto Drug Co.'s drug stores. 50c. and $1.00. Trial bottle free. Unveiling of Monument. Oak Lawn Camp, No. 12, W. 0. W., of Owings, will unveil a monument which is placed at the grave of Brother G. W. Boas, in Deal's cemetery next Sunday, March 15, at 3 o'clock. Hon. R. A. Cooper will deliver an address and a regular Woodmen ceremony will be gone through with. Tho public is expected to attend this service, and all Woodmen in reach are fraternally invited to come, bring badges and camp banners and partici pate in the ceremony. Fraternally, R. M. BRYSON, Clerk. Faster and faster the pace is set By people of action, vim and get; So, if at the finish you would be. Take Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea. Palmetto Drug Co. Owings-Owings. Miss Lillie Owings, daughter of Mr. B. Mitchell Owings, and Mr. Samuel Owings, all of whom reside about three miles above the city, were married Sun day afternoon by tho Rev. E. C. Wat son at his residence, South Harper street. A Higher Health Level. "I have reached a higher health level since I began using Dr. King's New Life Pills/' writes Jacob Springer, of West Franklin, Maine. "They keep my stomach, liver and bowels working just right." If these pills disappoint you on trial money will he refunded at Laurens Drug Co.'s and Palmetto Drug Co. 's drug stores. 25c. Death of Mr. Robert Kirby. Mr. Robert Kirby died at the Watta Mill village last Friday, leaving a wid ow and seven children. He was a na tive of Spartanburg, but had been at the Watts mill for somo time, in charge of tho spooling department. He was buried Sunday morning in the city cemetery. A Pleasant Physic. When you want a pleasant physic give Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets a trial. They are mild and gentle in thoir action and always pro duce a pleasant cathartic effect Call at Laurens Drug Co. 's drug store for a free sample. See our new lino of Hall Curtains in different designs and colors, at money saving prices M. ? E, H. Wilkes & Co. THE ELECTRIC CRATER. Hew the Are Light Is Produce** Be tween the Electrodes. Everybody knows thnt nu nrc light is formed by causing ou electric cur rent to pasf betweeu the points of two carbou rods. One of these Is called the positive and the other tho nega tive electrode, and the current passes from the former to tho hitler. I'artl cles of carbon are carried ou from the posltlvo electrode until Its end be comes cup shaped. To the little cup thus formed the name of crater Is applied, and from this crater four-fifths of tiic light is emitted. The negative electrode does not become so hot as the other. Be tween the two a little cloud of vapor ized carbon Is formed, rising from the crater, and this vapor gives forth a goldeu yellow light. But It Is over powerod by tho light of the crater It self, which has a violet tinge due to the lucandescenco of solid particles of car bon. Tho arc of light extended from one electrode to rhe other also has an axis of violet color which Is Its most hrilllant part. The fnct that most of the luminosity comes from the crater explains the reason why tho light does not appear equal In all directions. It Is brightest from that point of view which shows the largest portion of the crater. An interesting effect Is often noticed when flics or other insects flutter about an nrc light. Their shadows oust on a neighboring wall appear gigantic. The reason Is that the light of the crater Is concentrated In a point smaller than the bodies of the Insects, and the bound aries of the shadows consequently widen with increase of distance.?St. Louis Republic. THE WARRANT CAME, 80 They Took the Woman From Her Washtub to the Gallows. The hanging of a woman, which In these days calls forth public protests, was apparently a matter of indlffer once to our grandfathers and grand mothers. It was In tho nineteenth century that a woman found guilty of some trifling offense was sentenced to death. By chance the warrant for her execution was not sent to tho high sheriff, and sho remained In prison for about three years, acting as a jail washerwoman and occasionally, as a favor in acknowledgment of her good behavior, going out, as was then the custom, ns washerwoman to private houses. But a clerk looking through the homo ofllce records found the war rant that had never been dispatched, and It was thereupon promptly for warded to the sheriff for due process. The woman was found by the turn key at the wnshtuh In a house In the town ? Aylesbury. "Well, missus," said he, "you are to he hanged. The warrant has come at last, and we must carry the sentence out tomorrow morn ing nt tho latost." "Worry well, then," the wretched woman submissively re plied, "I suppose I must go," and, hav ing washed the soapsuds off her arms, departed with the oftlelal. She was duly hanged the next morning, from all which it would seein that barely a century separates us from a condi tion of primitive barbarism.?London Chronicle. Not Good Twice. Lincoln's stories grew better and bet ter ns he grew older. One of the best was told to a visitor who congratu lated him on the almost certain pur pose on tho part of the people to re elect him for another term of four years. Mr. Lincoln replied thnt he had been told this frequently before and that when It was first mentioned to him he was reminded of a farmer In Illinois who determined to try his own hand at blasting. After successfully boring and filling In with powder ho failed In his effort to make the powder no off, and after discussing the cause With a looker on and falling to detect anything wrong In the powder tho fanner suddenly came to the conclu sion that It would not go off because it had been shot before. A Point of View. The new steamer City of - was laid up for repairs, and one of tho rickety old timers of the line was sail Inn in her place. A passenger who was somewhat Irritated by the fact re marked to another, an Irishman, by the way, "The City of-always gets In nt 2 In tho morning, nud this old tub never gets In before 0." The Irishman thought for a moment and replied: "It's all right. Tho dis tance is just the same, and we get a longer sail for our money."?New York Press. Needed a Cloudburst. Staying at an Inn In Scotland, a shooting party found their sport much interfered with by rain. Still, wet or fine, the old fashioned barometer that hung In the hall persistently pointed to "set fair." At length one of tho party drew tho landlord's attention to tho glass, saying, "Don't you think, now, Dugald, there's something the matter with your glass?" "No, sir," replied Dugald, with dignity, "she's a gudc glass and a powerful glass, but Bhe's no' moved wl* trifles." _ ?_ See our new line of Cut Glass, that has arrived, consisting of Bowls, Pitch ers, Vases, Tumblers, Water Bottles and many other articles that we have not the space to mention. S. M. & E. H. Wilkes & Co. A WARM WELCOME. The Way an American Visitor Was Received In London. "When I arrived io London," says a well known actor, "I received a charm ing letter from a man whose name I could not recall ever having beard be fore, but presuming that It must bo some friend whom I bad forgotten' I readily accepted the Invitation to din ner wblcb the epistle contained \nd duly turned up tbo following evening at the hotel named. A gentleman whom I did not recognize at once ap proached me with outstretched band, and so pleased did he seem to see me that I did not like to hurt his feelings by admitting that my memory had failed me, hut trusted that soino chance remark might presently remind me of our previous acquaintance. "In due course we enjoyed the best dinner the house had to offer, accom panied by the very choicest cigars. At this point the gentleman left the room in order to get something out of his overcoat pocket and failed to reap pear. I waited for him in vain. Then by degrees tho truth dawned npon me, and I realized why he had been bo genuinely pleased to meet me. How ever, bo told so many amusing stories that tho evening wns pleasant enough to more than compensate me for being obliged to pay the bill."?New York Globe. A SOLDIER'S DREAM. This Little Qem of Fiction Comes to Us From Franco. A French soldier who had beeu away from home for se^fal years returned unexpectedly to his native town. The day of his arrival being Sunday, lie went to the village church, believing his wife would be there, and he thus could see her the sooner. Taking n seat near the door, he waited until the service was over. While waiting, being very much fa tigued after a long journey, he fell asleep, his head resting on the back of the pew. While sleeping he dreamed of t>elng seized as a spy and after a short trial was condemned and led out for execution. The guillotine had been erected, the army stood ranged about, and nil the preparations were made as Impressively os possible. The con demned man wns placed in position, and the last net in the drama was at hnud. Just at that moment his wife was passing down the aisle of the church on her way out. She recognized her husband and in order to awaken him tnpped his neck playfully with her fan as hts head wns thrown bock on the seat. The contact of the fan he In his dream supposed to be the knlfo of the guillotine. The shock wns so grent It killed him instantly. A 8ad Bereavement. An honest countryman, nnxious to explore tho wonders of the British museum, obtained n special holidny a short time since. Accordingly, taking with hi in a couple of friends, ho pre sented himself at the door for admit tance. "No admission today, sir," said tho keeper. "But I must come In. I've a holiday on purpose." "No matter. This Is a closo day, and the museum Is shut." "What!" sold John. "Ain't this pub lic property?" "Yes, but one of the mum-n! :i died a few days ngo, and we are going io bury him." "Oh, In that wise wo won't Intrude!" snld John In a hushed voice. So he re tired.?London Tit-Bits. A Novelty. Guest?I henr you are going to give up housekeeping. Host?Sh?not so loud! My wife wants to have the satisfaction of discharging the cook.? Tuck. While we are considering when to begin It Is often too late to act.?Quln tilian. Siivar Aluminum Jelly Moulds Fiee. Individually Molded, desserts .ire now conetdorcc' tlio proper Illing. Tho tiiuuilo arc lia:d to ({,-1 outside tliolarge citin?, mit urvrt of .iri.i.-o, THa Dainty Dosiert, enn ^ci tlicm absolutely 'ice. circular in each packngoexplaining mid Illustrating tlio ilKToront patterns. JKLL-0 1h : ..id by allgood grocers ut ICc. per package Do not ticccpt a ?;il> Hiitnte or yon will lie dUappolntcd. FREE B0ARD=f REETUITION' while securing tho BEST* BUSINESS TRAINING Writo Immediately for Information. THIS is tho opportunity of your lifo. , GEORGIA-ALABAMA BUSINESS COLLEGE, Micoi, Ca. KILLthe cough and CURE the LUNGS w? Dr. King's New Discovery F0RC8S!gsH8TA& AND ALL THROAT AND LUNQ TROUBLES. I GUARANTEED SATISFACTORY OB. MONEY REFUNDED. Milburn Wagon Quality Everybody knows what that means?the staunchest, best built, lightest running, best matcrinl wagon on the market. Not nil dealers like to handle it because it costs them a little more and they have to sell it for a little more than other wagons. We Choose To Sell The Wagon of Quality. Wo believo wo know what the peoplo of this community want. Whilo itoosts a HUlo more than others it is worth a great deal moroi Every Milburn Is Worth More Than It Costs. It's worth while to buy right whilo you aro at it. Get tho wagon that is not going to bother you with tiro sotting, breakdowns, otc. Wo havo that wagon. COMIC IN AND IET US TALKMJIMUHN TO YOU, H. Douglas Gray & Co. Prices that Talk! Prices that say something worth listening to that have substantial values to back them are the kind of prices we advocate and offer. If you want to save money, and at the same time get the best merchandise, heed our prices and deal with us. A [visit to our store will convince the most skeptical that our goods are beyond criticism and that we can give you greater values than you can get anywhere else. Come and see the goods and hear the price. Spring Silks. beautiful array of new spring silks is ready for your selection. Fashion has de clared in favor of the *ough weaves, of which we are showing quite an assortment in all the most desirable new shades. We also have a fine line of. taffetas, peau de soir, Japanese and China silks in black, white and the wanted shades. Pongee silks.$1.00 Very Stylish Material. Other rough effects. .50 Excellent values. Suisine, .47? for dresses and waists, in the leading shades. New White Goods. The newest in barred and striped muslins, plain and figured Swisses, India Linon, lawn and mercerized madras, all very dainty and attractive at 19, 25, 35 and 50 cents yd Basement Bargains. Our basement is not the least attractive part of our store by any means. Often money saving bargains can be had in remnants and odd lots, so it is always worth your while to visit the bar gain basement. Yard wide Sheeting.5c Chambray.8c In short lengths. Percale, remnants 5c&8Jc In pretty patterns. HIGH GRADE CLOTHING. Clothes that are of the high order of our Michael Stern's fine suits are about as near perfect as skilled tailors and expert cloth buyers can make them. The care and forethought which the highest salaried de signers spend on every garment assure its being correct to the smallest detail in style and fit. Little wonder, therefore, that Michael Stern's clothes are the standard of ready made clothing manufacturers. Yet in spite of these exceptional qualities you pay less for -a ;Michael Sterns suit than you would pay for any other make of same quality. Prices.$15, $18, $20 and $25 In medium grade clothing we are also showing an excellent line. The materials are, of course, not of the same character as our higher priced garments, but they are the best ever used in clothing at these prices. You'll find these suits will give satisfactory service.$12.50 and $15 MEN'S TROUSERS.-A very superior line made of the newest and most service able materials.$2.50, $3.50, $5, $7.50 STYLISH SPRING FOOTWEAR. AJstylish array of spring footwear for men, women and children is ready for you in our shoe department.' ijfsWe guarantee to please you from our large assortment of walking Shoes, Oxfords and Pumps. French, Shryner & Urner Shoes for men are duplicates of the models of the exclu sive custom shoe shops of Fifth Ave. Sty lish Oxfords in tan, vici and patent leather. The New York shops get $7 to $10 for shoes no better than these at.$5 Bostonian Men's Shoes are the best $4 shoes you can buy anywhere. Ladies' Oxfords in all the new styles and leathers for spring and summer. Ex ceptional values at.. $2, $2.50, $3 and $3.50 Captivuting Neckwear All the new neckwear for spring is extremely pretty and dainty, really captivat ing. You will be delighted with it. The ' 'Merry Widow" bow which is 'conspicuous in the assortment, has made a decided hit and will be very much worn. Be sure you see it. Many novelty collars and ties. Prices from 15 to 25c. Beautiful lace and em broidered collar and cuff sets in many attractive patterns 50 to 98 cents. A pretty and pleasing as sortment of belt ribbon and silk belting, in black and colors; 25c a belt length. Linen Suitings. White and colored linen for suits and dresses, " excellent quality material, and unusu al values. White linen at 25, 40 and 50c Colored linen.25c yd. 90=inch Sheeting $1 yd We call your attention to our excellent line of sheeting and bed linen. Be sure to look at the 90 in. linen sheet ing which we are selling at $1. This is certainly an un usual value. J. E. MINTER & BRO. I The Reliable Store. New Postal Ruling. New Postal I.aw as it Affects Newspapers. 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The right of a publisher to extend credit for subscriptions to his publication is not denied or questioned, but his compliance or noncompliance with this regulation will be taken in to consideration in determining whether the publication is entitled to transmission at the second class postage rates." Kindly turn to the address label on which is printed your name and the date to which you have paid for the paper. If you are in arrears please remit all arrears by April 1st at latest as on and af ter that date we will be required under the above ruling to drop your name from our subscription list. We do not wish to loose a subscriber, remit now before it slips your memory. Yours very truly, THE ADVERTISER Laurens, S. C,