Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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Thousands Perish in Hall. fax Holocoust Thursday (Continued from Page one.) and wrecked a large part of the city. The business life of the city had just begun for the day when the town was shaken to Its foundation by the explosions. Persons in the streets were picked up bodily and hurled to the ground. Houses in the ltichmtond section cruplled ill) and collapsed, burying their tenants. In the main art of the city, wher< the buhidings are chiefly of stone or concrete, the damage was confined to the shattering of windows, and most of the casualties in this section were atised by flying glass. in the west and northwest ends the i'amage was more extensive. It was i R lichmond, however, opposite the -ene of the explosion, that the havoc 'as greatest. Whole 'blocks of v:wellings, mostly of frame construc tion, were levelled. Street after street is in ruins and the structures left standing by the explosion were de st iroyed by lire, which broke out simiul taneously in a score of places and whiclh it was im possihie to check un til they had burned themselves out. it is belie'Ved scores of persons who had been injured by tho collapse of their h 'nes perished in the flames. The fir, - in this dist rict still are smuluideringZ tonight. V'ive mlintes after the explosion the str it: in aill parts of lalifax ,were tilled with frenzied, panic-strick en th'glags striing to reach tle out skirts to escape what they helieved was a raid 1by. a (;ermani fleet. HIun lreds of theni had been cut, by shatter ed glass. In the lt ichmond section the scenes enacted defied (lescriptlon. Seriously injuried ten and women crawled from the wreckage of their homes and lay !n the streets until they were removed to hospitals. Those less seriously huri aided those more gravely injured. In the streels were found the shattered bodies of many women and children. Several children were crushed to death when they were hurled against telegraph poles by the force of the ex plosion. In scores of cases occupants of houses who had escaped without in Jury were battling with the flames in the search for men of their fami lies and were forced to stand by irn potently while what once had been their homes became funeral pyres from loved ones. A government employe who made Ch LI all speed to reach his home after the explosion found that his .wife and four children had perished. is two-year old daughter had been killed while playing in the yard of her home. Among those killed were the chief fo the fire department and his deputy, who were hurled to death when a fire engine exploded. Scores of those who lost their~ lives were childlrenl in the public schools in the north end. Many others suffered broken limbs, and were rescued with di.'lluly. The 'vork of rescue and relief was promptly organized. The Academy of Music and many other public builjlings were thrown open to house the home less. Every nook in available buildings u wre made ready within an hour to I eceive the wounded. A steady stream o famlbulances and automobiles arriv ed at Ihospitals. which were soon filled to capacity with the injured. Doctors, nurses auc. -.olunteers toiled ceaseless ly in the work of succor. Their ranks were s.oni swelled by others who ar rived in constantly increasing num bers from nearby towns, It was be fore nightfall that 250 of the injured had died. Those who were only slight ly injured were sent to their own homes, or to those of friends. There were hundreds of cases of serious in .uries. however, and it. is expected the death list will be greatly increased. Assistanc-e is asked from outside Points. * * *............... IS DEMOCRACY SAlE * t Iy 1H.1'r. W.) * " e e * * . * S S See C C C e The world war is seemingly being fought by the forces of autocracy and democracy. This is becoming more evident as new facts disclose them selves. Democracy, in the nation of Russia, outwardly, has won a victory. But there is a question of doubt as to whether or not this has been a safe victory. For order and organiza tion is being replaced by chaos and disorganization. The fault, however, is not with democracy but with the forces that administer it. The real success of any democratic government is determined by the mental and moral fibre of its people. The onward progress of democracy is giving serious thought to some peo ple. Colonel Watterson in the Louis ville Courier-Journal speaks for these people. He speaks of the danger of the oncoming proletariat-"no man on ristmn You will usefi ).iS horseback to ride the masses down, no superman to lead the mob agight." In t commenting on this an editor from the I North asks this question: Where will i the nation find its strength when the great trial comes (the trial or social lam) if not in the .South-the South which gave to us our Washington and which cerishes the traditions of our fathers? The thoughts of Coloneil SWatter son and of the editor from the North suggest both a danger and a responsi bility.. The danger is that. of selfish ness, narrowness and ignorance with in the community. Yet the spirit of inquiry, the spirit of 'progress, the spirit of unselfishness so abundant ly manifest in South Carolina lessens the danger and takes the burden of responsibility with hope. 'Vhen the communities in Laurens county are sharing burdens so loyally and responding so generously to no ble causes, we know that no mean, sordid, selfish communities are in making. When a Sunday school coma posed of fifty members, and mostly children, give one hundred dollars for the Armenian sufferers after hav ing given most freely to the 1ed Cross, Y. '1. 'C. A., and other causes; and when such instances are happen itg all over South Carolina, fresh hope Is given. F'or out of such com munties is a state made that can withstand the forces Qf ignorance and selfishness. As long as such a spirit is shown neither shall the iron grip IIR[D, N[RVOUS TOOK V [. Now She is ong d Welll Berkeley, Cal. "I as nervous, irritable, no appeti e, uld not sleep, and was always e so my house work was a great if rt. After many other medicines d failed Vinol built me up an'd de me strong. I have a good app a and sleep well. Every nervous, ak, ailing woman should try It."- rs. N. Emunds, 2107 Dwight Way, Berkeley, Cal. We ask every nervous, weak, run down, ailing woman in this town to try this cod liver and iron tonic on our guarantee to return their money .if. it fails to help them. as Sh find ere r 11 gifts for' of the OPEl "LAURENS' B] f autocracy dominato nor the mob pirit of democracy rule in our hearts Lnd homes and state. So long as such r spirit prevails the danger of democ 'acy will not approach but the shaping )f a nation will be safe in our care. Box Supper at Youngs. There will be a hot supper. at iroungs schoolhouse, Saturday night, D)ec. 15th. Boxes will be auctioned al ;o. 1liverybody is invited. NOTE OF HOPE AND HAPPINESS Celebration of Saviour's Birth Com mands Attention of All Nations Regardless of. Ravagea of War. On the great teast of the Nativity, Clhristmas, as it is popularly known, there Is always a note of hope and ohee, even when many lands are drenched in blood. It was 1917 years ago that Christ was born, but the mes sage he brought is as fresh and com polling as it was In the years long ago. Over the little town of Bethlehem the heavenly choir sang "Gloria in Ex celnis Deo"-"Glory be to God on high, and on earth peace to men of good Will," or, as some renderings of the Latin text have it, "and on earth peace and good will towards men." That blessed proclamation will go sounding down the centuries to come until time shall be no more. Professing Christmas welcome today as one of peculiar joy and gladness. The liturgical churches celebrate it with Impressive services but all God fearing people, whether they be con nected with the Christian body or that, can but find a thrill and a lifting up of the soul In meditating upon the birth of Jesus and the mighty work the redeemer came to accomplish. Christmas comes to us with Its hal lowed greeting and with an inspira tion for higher purposes and true Christian charity. May this be truly a happy Christmas for one and all. NOTICE. ro the Stockholders of The Lucas lank, a corporation created under the aws of the state of South Carolina: Pursuant to resolution of Board of )iroectors, you and each of you are mereby notilied that a meeting of the stockholders of Tho Lucas Bank, a !orporation created under the laws of he State of South. Carolina,. will be eld at The Lucas Bank, Laurens S. ., on the 8th day of January, A. ID. 917 at the hour of ten 'o'clock in the orenoon for the .purpose of consider ng a resolution to increase the capi ml stock of the said Bank in a sum tot less than $10,000.00. ADGER SMYTIIE, fttest: President. OllAlthES SIMPSON, Cashier. 20-4t (our oppi' nany beaul every men family ICCON EST STORE" A1. P~risona Acrosic (Compiled from the Yuletide Utterances of Great Minds by Harvey Peake in the Baltimore Sun.) LITTLE child, thou art our guest, That weary ones in thee may rest. -Martin Luther. MISTLETOE hung in. the castle hall, The holly bough shown on the old oak wall. -Thomas Haynes Bayly. E NGLAND was Mrrie England when Old Christmas brought his sports again. Walter Scott. RING out ye crystal spheres, Once bless our human earsi -John Milton, RAINY clouds possessed the earth And sadly fell our Christmas Eve. -Alfred Tennyson. YE who sang Creation's glory, Now proclaim Messiah's birth. --James Montgomery. HRIST is born, the great anointed, Heaven and earth .his praises singi -J. .Caword. HARK, the herald angels sing: "Glory to the new born Kingi" -Charles Wesley. RING the bells-and raise the strain, And hang up garlands everywhere. -Susan Coolidge. I REAR along our streets pass the min strel throngs, Hark I They play so sweet on their haut boys Christmas songs.-Longfollow. S ING the song of great joy that th angels began, Sing of glory to God, an4 of good will to mani -John G. Whittier. TI-ITS day hath God fulfilled his prom ised word, This day is born a Savior, Christ the Lord. -J. Byron. MAY you have an many happy months As you taste mince pies at Christmas. -Old English Saying. Christmas play, and make good Ior Christmas comes but once a year. -Tusser. S OMETIMES with oysters we combine, Somotlmes assist the savory chine: From the low peasant to the lord, The turkey smokes on every board. -Walter Gay. The Christmas Spirit. (As the Bystander Finds it.) "Gosh, this car is crowded. Wonder they wouldn't have a little heatt" "And I want to arrange so that It he doesn't like it you'll exchange It after 'Ohristmas." "No, we're not going to give a thing this year, except to people we positive ly are indebted to." "Cash I It was a sweet dance, Mayme. And Mr. Fizzleface, he said. to me-Cash 1" "Thank the Lord Christmas comes only once a year I"-ERxchange. Deliberate Extravaganoe. "What are you going to give your husband this Christmas?" "I haven't decided. I want to do something really fine for him, though, and if I find that I can afford It I think I will give him egg tog break fast." LgEa aiful and ber PANY COMING TO LAURENS : Associated Doctors SPECIALISTS WILL HE AT Laurens Hotel FO1 ONE DAY ONLY Tuesday, Dec. 18, 1917 FROM 9:00 A. M. TO 400 P. M. OFFElI TIEMi SERVICES FREE OF (IiAt IE. The Associated Dooctors, Offices and Laboratories, Philadelphia, Pa., Ii consed by the 'State of South Caro lina, are skilled in the treatment ot diseases or blood, liver, stohiaach, in testines, skin, nerves, heart, spleen, kidney or hhidder; bed-wetting, rheu matisb, sciatica, tape-worm, leg ulcer, appendicitis, gall stones, goiter, piles, etc.; without operation, and they of for their service free to sufferers on this visit. You et the combined skill of a staff o experienced physicians and pecial is. A well known Co lumb 1) 'alist is consulting physi clan or is State. No n tior- what your trouble may be. tI and see these Specialists and h .ve friendly talk with them. hlun dIreds of people have found health and halppiness in using their treatment; so might you. Married women should' be aecompanied by their husbands, .ind minors by parents. Their opinion and services are free. Remember the Date and Place. Avoid Dangerous Drugs Don't dose yourself with poisonous drugs that destroy the delicate lining of the stomach and the intestinal tract, when you can stimulate your sluggish liver by sing Granger Liver Regulator. Thi standard medicino contains no onous calomel. It co tains no In ious alcohol. It does no ause unp sant after effects. A dos or so wu soon relieve sick head ache, indigo ion, constipation, de press n, la guor and all other ail ments aus by a torpid liver. Gran ger Li r egulator is composed en tirely o elected roots, barks and herbs of cial medicinal value. It may be f ely taken by.any member of the family. Just try a few doses and see for yourself what a splendid medicine this is and how thoroly it cleanses the system of impurities. Price, 25c a box. Sold by all druggists., Demand Granger Liver Regulator and accept no substitute. Laurens Drug Co., Laurens, S. C. rny muppm~mmu