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VOLUME XXXV. LAURENS, SOUTH CAROLINA, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 10, 1920. NUMBER 34 GENERAL ASSEMB AFTER General Appropriation Bill With a Tax Levy of I Statewide Road Levy ments for State Instituti Columbia, March 7.-The session of the seventy-third general assembly. ot-auth Caoxana was concluded At 7:41 o'clock yesterday morning and the"majority of the members caught the early morning trains for their' re spective homes. The general appropriation bill was endorsed and reported to the two hous es by the free conference committee soon after seven o'clock this morning. The bill carries a total of $6,091,241.39, for which a levy of 12 1-2 mills will be required. The bill 'was sent to the governor and, signed by him by 7:30 o'clock and the house adjourned sine t die a few minutes later. .While many of the legislators were somewhat disappointed in the volume of constructive legislation enacted, and 'although many desirable meas ures went into discard, much was done toward laying a solid basis for future growth and development. This can not be better emphasized than in the universal desire throughout the state for good roads and the generous man ner in which county delegations voted bond issues for their counties. A statewide levy of two mills was also put on for permanent road building, the amount each county raises to be spent in that particular county. Bond issues for roads and bridges in the diffeient counties approximate $13, 000,000. A)Pproprilations for public schools are the most liberal over made. The amohint appriuariated for 1919 \waRs $70-1,837,83. The amount carried this year Is $931,090. Public health activities are to be eniouraged rather than neglected. The amount lasi year for this depart nient was $102,241.83. This year the appropriation Is $220,394.24. Permanent improvements at state ins'tituUons are to go forsward in keep Ing with the spirit of progress. In S pruning down tho appropriation bill i the free conference committee distrib- I uted the anounts for new buildings < ove'r two years instead of the full ( amount this year. In some instances I proviijon is made for borrowing the necessary amounts. This latter pro- 1 *' * *. * * *. * * *. * *. * * * *. *. * * ] *' LANFORD NFMI . *. *' * ***** ** Janford, March 8.-We were expect I4ing our new pastor Saturday after noon and Sunday morning but were dilsappolnted that. he did not come. Later on we found out he was detaIn ed on account of serious sickness in his family. Wve hope they will be suf dlently recoveredl by the next ap pointment for we are really hungry for atnot her goodl sermon. Mis (ena Comupton has been moved over to her sister's, yet her' condition remains very critical. The flu ia fatal among a great many of the colored people. There were four burled In theIr cemetery at -Bleav erdiam church last week. Mr. D~rayto~n Garrett and family and I Mr. Lo~nnie Hill and famly were I guests of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Gar' rett last Sunday. Capt. and 'Mrs.- Alva Hlghtower', of Andlerson, 'were visitors in our mIdst lart week. Mrs. H-ightower was Mis 'Sara Wolfe, and was -greoted wvith lleasure by her schoolmates and friends. Mrs. J. H. C'ooley Is in Spartanhurg visiting roeiiveos and ntteading to some butsiness interests. C.apt. Jr. W. Lanford received a se vere kIck In the face by one of his fine young mules Sunday mornIng. We hope the wound will not prove serious. Mr. J. M. Fleming Is attending Wed oral Court as juryman at Rock ili, this week. sMr. J. M. DoShlelds and Mr. J. D). Oodfrey are attending court at Laun rons this week as jurors. OseuPe Tastlss oblit 'Yto retaie vhalb and energy by pufylag and on vichisg the bieed. You coinmoo Gelkis Stength. 'sing. ,ota..linqsm. ?&Cs aa.c - --, LY ADJOURNED1 A LONG SESSION Carries Over $6,000,000 2 1-2 Mills. Two Mill . Permanent Improve. On8. Vision applies to the University of South Carolina, the trustees being au thorited to borrow $75,000 for the erection of eight homes for profes sors. An appropriation of $200,000 is arried by the bill for the new plant for the Citadel, the $600,000 appro I)riated for this purpose being dis tributed through three annual install mOtts, The old plant is to be sold to repay the amount appropriated. bthor constructive work was the passage of a statewide dog law, which Increases the tax from 50 cents to 75 ,Onto and requires the dog to wear 4 3olir iwith the license tag attached. T'his should mean much toward en adti'aging the sheep raising industry, particularly in the coastal counties where farmers attempting this ven Atre have been greatly handicapped ')eCause of the .great number of sheep Olling dogs running at large. This i1easure was pressed through by Dr. Barnwell, representative from Char *ston, who was unflagging to get Mch a statute on the books. Another measure of more than .asual interest is that which will pro libit the sale after January 1st, 1921, )f new vehicles with other than the Itandard tread of 56 inches. Dealers will be allowed after that date to dis )ose of their unsold stock. The law till not interfere with owners of *agons with the 60-inch tread bought prior to the date above fixed. Wagon nanufacturers have agreed on the 56 nch tread and, in a few years there hould be a uniform standard estab ished throughout the state. Automo >iles have the 56-inch tread. Double vhceled trucks are exempted. The resolution by Senator Christen en for a commission from the two houses to study the state tax problem and to report back next session with ecommended legislation was passed Ster considerable debate in the house taturday. The president of the sen Lte appointed on this: Senator Chris ensen, of Beaufort; Senator LAney, of Chesterfield, and Senator Marion, of Chester. House members are: 3erry, of Orangeburg; J. B. Atkinson, if Spartanburg; Lide, of Marion and luckingham, of Aiken. GION OFFICIALS RECONSIDER BONUS 'ramblin DOUer Calls Meeting of De. partment Commanders for Washing ton for March 22. !Louisville. Ky., March 7.-Franklin 'Olier, national commander of the merlcan Legion, announced here to uight that a conference ot legionnaires f all states 'would be held in Wash ngton March 22 for reconsideration f the socalled "bonus" question. Mr. )Olier was en route to Indianapolis rom Birmingham, where he attended 4aturdany a meeting of 'American Le tioni commanders of ten Southern states at which resolutions asking hat such a conference be called were idopted. The resolutions also ask hat congress delay taking any action mn the matter utnal after the meeting s held. Telegraphic calls to attend he meeting were sent out to all com nanders tonight. Rtesointlions of Itespect. Die it resolved that we, the members nd oficers of Niagara Tribe No. 42, 0 . R. M., hereby extend to Drother ~. K. Wright our heart's sympathy in is had bereavement and be It further esolved that as God in is wisdom as seen fit to remove from Brother .Vright his companion in life, may Glod 1lso help him to say. "Thy will be Ione"'. As God is infinitely good and loes all things well and for his own glory. Hie it further resolved, That a copy of this resolution be preadl on the min!utes of this tribe 'or remembrance and Brother Wright 'urnishe(d with a copy and~a copy also ient. to the Liaurens Advertiser for iublication. E. A. HARRIS, W. K. STEOWART, Committee. Gli1con. A 0., uMac 4, 1920n LITTLE AIIL PLAYS iDIFFICULT PIECES June Roscoe, Ten Years Old, [*hows temarkable Talent-4Studying at Anderson College. Anderson, March 7.--Anderson Is proud of having a child prodigy In music in ten year old June Roscoe. She plays the most difficult music from the old masters with great case and expression, the only difficulty be ing that her hand is so small that she can scareely make the octaves and chords. June has been under the tu torage of Miss Denmark of Anderson college for almost two years. Recently Mr.- and Mrs. -Roscoe went to Green ville to make their home. June was broken-hearted at giving up her teach er and the musical career which had been planned for her, and the collego was equally anxious to' keel) such a l)rodigy .so Andersoit college adopted June, and they wil~lkeeo)her there un til she completes 'her. musical educa tion. She is under the direct chap eronage of Miss 'Denmark, and Is a great favorite with the students. She says that she Isn't a bit ho'meslek, and is delighted that she can stay with Anderson college until she gets through. She is also taking an Eng lish course. TURKEY MAKES DENIAL. Constantinople, March G.-Since news of the 'Marash massacre became public there have been daily rumors of 1 movement against the Armenians alsewhere, to the -great 'alarm of the Armenian population. The Turkish !oreign office today issued a communi ation saying: 'OLately rumors have been printed n the Armenian journals concerning iew Armenian massacres in Anatolia. [t is officially declared that, except ng for clashes and brawls in the re ion of Marash between the Turks and Firs1 Ne"M It is throug the new st3 appearance it is here Clothes are At the sta men come "What is S ing?" When we ideas, as w opportunitj mies. "STYLE I Wher. Society Armenians which were caused by acts of violence ani a massacre against Mussulmans, no movement has been made against the 'Armenians in any part of Anatolia. "These reports lhave been spread for the purpose of .prejudicing European public Opinion and the peace confer ence against Turkey at a time when its destiny is being discussed." -Statement of the Condition of the BANK OF CR01S0 ILL Iocated at Cross 11111, . C., at the close of business March 1, 1920. IbESOUROE~S JLoans and iDiscounts .. ..$324,817.71 Overdrafts -..-...... 723.92 Bonds and Stocks Owned by the (lank-. 143,000.00 Furniture and Fixtures 1,857.40 Bank-ing iHouse-...... 1,250.2>t Due from -Banks and .Bank er's 7.. ........... ..74,877.72 Currency -----...... 2,127.00 Gold -282.50 Silver and Other Coin .. -1,282.04 'Checks and .Cash Items .. 275.63 Total --...........$420,494.73 Capital Stock Paid in .. ..$ 50,000.00 Surplus Fund ........ 25,000.00 Undivided IProfits, less Cur rent Expenses and Taxes 'Paid - -.............1-1,614.40 Individual Deposits Subject to Check .. ..$197,239.50 Time Certificates of De posit .. .. .. 132,478.89 Cashier's Checks 1,161.94 3-0.880.33 Total ........ ....$420,494.73 State of South Carolina, County of Laurens. Iflefore me came W. P. Martin. Cash ier of the above named bank, who, be ing duly dworn. says that the above and foregoing statement is a true con dition of said bank, as shown by the books of said bank. W. 'P. MARTIN. Sworn to and subscribed before me this 8th day of -March, 1920. R. A. BOYCE, Notary .Public. Correst Attest: 1V.C. Rasor, R. A. Austin, J. H. Miller, Directors. 5 HEAD With r Styles 6 our doorway that rles fiirst make their . :in this city, because that Society Brand sold. trt of each season to us and ask, ociety Brand show display these new e are doing, it's an ryou ought not to IEADQUARTERS" -Brand Clothes are Sold SEED PEANUTS We have a stock of well-selected Seed Peanuts, stored from early picked nuts, sound and well matured. We offer while they last at following prices: N. C. Runner - $2.50 per bushel White Spanish $3.75 per bushel Bunch - - - $2.50 per bushel You may be able to find peanuts to plant later in season, but we don't believe there will be any sound stock, planting nuts to offer. Our stock will hardly last thirty days. The above prices are f. o. b. Geneva and Chanceller, Ala. Cash with order. Put up in four bushel bags. No order filled for less than four bushels. Hand & Company Geneva, Ala. LOOSE LEAF LEDGERS..... ....FOR SALE BY.... ADVERTISER PRINTING COO ?URTR DTi 2