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SUFFtAGE FACIES B1'M'ERI BA'T"TLE Muclt speculatio Regarding Align. mtient of Louislianaa Legislature Soon to Meet. Now Orleans, April 4.-A bitter fight in the LouIsiana legislature over the woman suffrage issue is predicted by authorities on state politils, particu larly in the event that Louisiana is of fered the chance to accept or reject 'the proposition to become the "thirty sixth state." The legislature meets May t0, the list scheduled assembly after that of Delaware. In the first place woman suiffragisti themselves are divided on ratiilcation Mrs. Lydia Wickliffe Holmes, stat< chairman of the Natimial Woman' Pi1arty, is leading the fight for ratificoa tion. .\lisa Kate Gordon and MIAS Jea Gordon, ardent siltragettes for many years an d widely knowi as ellicleiet organi/ers, have condlicted intensiv cam paigis against - suffrage federa amendment. They seek suffrage only by state enactment, holding to the sit premacy of state rights. Goveri'nr Pleasant has consistently opposed any woman suffrage privi leges granted in any 'way which would tiolate the doetrine of states rights and is known to have many followers. Governor Pleasant. however, will go out of oflice May 4 and will be suc ceeded by John M. Parker, avowed ex ponent of woman suffrage, which he uirged in practically every speech he made during the recent gubernatorial campaign. lie incidentally assisted in drafting the progressive party's plat form of 19W6 in which woman suf frage was made an important plank. An advocate of state's rights he never theless has promised his support to the cause of natioial stuff rage. It Warms Von Up Fo,.r Co'hCohls, Sore 'Tbroat, When your body Aches and Is FeverlAi. Who can find([ words to Ox )pre1s the goodne. s of good cof f --i; fragrance and aroma For. that very appetizing flavor try IED l)IAMOND COFFEE, You will like it! Ask your grocer. Although the attitude of the lead- n ers of the New Orleans "organiz-ation" f is not positively known at present, I layor Behrman in the past has op- I posed suffrage. He is the recognized < leader of the city "organization" suf- 4 fragists claim, however, that It has < been strongly intimated to them that I -the "organization" will not actively I oppose favorable action at this time. < The 1920 legislature will have about < 75 new members constituting the un- I known quality. The old members are estimated to be about equally divid ed on the question. IIouse members -total 11S and sen ate .11. '"Found Seven Rats Dead In Bin Next, Morning." Robert Woodruff says: "My prem ises were infested with rats. I tried l AT,'-SNAP on frien1's recommenda tion. Next morning found seven dead rats in binl. two near feed box, three in stall. Found large number silce. ,No 'mell from dead rats--lIAT-SNA I drys them up. 'llest thing I have ever used." Three sizes, 250, -A., $1.00. .Sold and fluarantred by I au rens Hlardware Co., Putnam's Drug Store and Keinnledy Bros. NEW1' YOlK 110LDS EASTER PAiRAIE Cold, Drizzling Rain Falled to Prevent (lrent Annnal Parade on Fifth Ave. Ine. New York, April 4.-Cold drizzling rain and skIes that threalened snow failed today to prevent New York's annual Master parade on Fifth Avenue. Gorgeous bonnets and wonderful creations, examples of the French and American modistes art iwere seen, bravely defying the onslaughts of the elements. The ranks of the parade were a bit thin, but 'the dauntless ones, in outfits more suited for Palm Beach than Fift-h avenue in the early and uncretail days of spring, stopped forth to admire and be admired. Probably neover before has mere I man loomed so large as a contender "or sartorial honors. Not only were' h yotmitg men remip lndenlt. they Were "'gai udy." Accordling to (n otat ions by Nevw Vork clotilers, the very latest styles in "blisinre.As" suits comr to $100, v.lile evcning ('loth1es Vost at least $200. . 'iThe avenute saw siuits of maniy col ors and ets. There woer fancy top pod shoes. too, that Would make a harhir pcle .1calotus. Trousers were tight. hagy and .jist loose. while the I rn inbow-hured slirts iitensifled tle color scheme. The -women, with the m0ost part. vore heavy fur neck pieces with their pring suits and .almost all carried ally colored umbrellas and parasols. lundreds motored to church instead f risking costly silks and satins In he rain. Thpy presented a flash of olor aurid the downpour as 'they iurried from the vehicles to the tousos of worship. The "hurricane" lecks of the Fifth avenue buses were rowded by the less fortunate, who, kevertheless, turn out each year 'to ce the parade. keletons of Pre- Historic Days Found in Volcanic Land. Sante Fe, N. al., April 1.-Declared >y investigators to have been over V'hined in a pre-hi'storic volcanic 'ruption, the skeletons of a boy and sirl unearthed in the Volcanic bad ands near San Fafacl, were brought o Santa Fe today and are being pre )ared for shipment to Washington, D. The skeletons were found in a vhite stone house, in a good stato of etservation. A sheep owner made lie discovery last week. The exist-. 'nce of this white house among the ava beds has long been a tradition lnd expeditions from Washington have n vain sought it for years. The house was jpartly buried in iardened lava and reached with great lifficulty. The skeletons were cover d with a thick yellow plaster. The lair of the girl 'was well preserved Ind of a reddish brown color. Besides lie girl's !head were two large tur luolse errings. The body had been 3overed with fur or feathers. Arrangements are being made for urther evacuations. '1 Never Knew You Could Keep Rats Out of a Butcher Shop." What Ralph Watkins says: "Fig ired rates around store had enough to ,eed on; wouldn't touch anything sus picious. Heard about RAT-SNAP, ave it a trial. Resutis were wonder Eul. Cleaned all rats out in ten days. Dos 'about store nlight. and day never touch RA''-SNAP." Three sizes, 25e, 10C, $1.00. Sold and guarane hl v bau rens 'Ilardware Co., Putnutlam's Dlrug Store and Ke nnedl ly Bros. *' * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * L.NFORD NEWIS, Lanford, April '.IThe Wolial's juarterly imeting met witi ILanlford huriucl Satu rday aln1d the weathet con litions, bad roads, etc., prevelnted a retat man,11y from being in attendance it they had a very enjoyable and helpfcul meeting. .lrs. C. 11. 11ob1o of haurens, wai pre-sent and added much ,o the !program. Also had the pleas ire of having our now pastor's twife, Ulrs. G. M. Sexton. The interest she shows hi the work will be a great help to our division. We are so -glad to wel :ome her in our midst and as n co laborer in this great work. The next ieetjng will convene w4tih the 'Betlh iny Church some time in June, so be ,,in to get ready to -be there. .It was a great privilege to hear Brother Corseign, the great Illinois Sunday School worker, wlho has re aeatly come to our state in the inter est of village and rural Sunday School work. He ;Is in Columbia with the iti st headquarters and Sunday School board. He is a very interest ing speaker and all schools 'will be very fortunate Indeed to secure his services. Mrs. M3. G. Boggs of Lincolnton, N. C., is visiting her father, Mr. 11. M. Johnson a other relatives. Misses -Mary Higgins and Audry Franks of 'Liestone College, spent' Edaster with their 'parents. Mr. Fred Cox, of Furman Universi ty, Air. James Fleming of S. C. UiJ versify, .\essrs. Yates and Charles Valdrep of Wofford, were all ahome for F1aster. .Nir. Homer Ferguson has gone to see his brother, Mr. Andersoh Fergu son at West Point, Ga., who was in the storm region and reported slightly in jured. Miss Virginia Drummond spent the week-end with Miss Carry Lou 'lig gins. Miss 'Leitha Williams spent the week with her sister, Mrs. Clarence Garrett. A SAFE TEST. I"or those who are in need of a rem dy for kidney troulcs antid )ckache, it is a good] plan to try )oan's Kidney Pills. They are strongly recommenid ed by ILaurens opeople. Mlrs 1. 1'. llihoi. .114 Park St., LJau renOs, says: ".\ly back ached so I colid hard ly get around. I felt tired and dull u 'all worn olit and my kidl n ys were weak and (idn't act as they shoud1(1. I coli hardly bend over anId hyi nI (liI it was almost impossible to Araightean 11p. My head ached so I (u0111d hardily stan1d it and I was aw filly nervous. 'Mornings my back was So :re n0d.11(1 lame I coild hardly move, and Illy ankles bloated so I colul(l hard ly .ct oil lly sloes. I just colhin't do my Work. Iearing of Doan's Kidney 'ill.s I beg"an taking tihem and they can irely rid Ime of ily trouble." 6ec at all dealers. Foster-\Mllihurn (0.. .\lfrs., Hutffalo. -N. Y. Grows's Tasteless chill Tonic restores vitality and energy by purifying and en richinst the blood. You can soon feel its Strength 'uina, InvigorAting Effect. Prki. Se. - T 9 Demand Value in the Clothes You Buy This Spring T goes without saying that you will have to pay more for a suit to-day than you did back in the days of 15 cents cotton. But that doesn't mean that even to-day you have to buly expensive clothes. By pnying a reasonable price you can get clothes satis faction. For in clothes, Elhe in everything else, the happy medium gives true economy. We bcliCvC that in CurleC clothes you obtain the biggest value possible. In styles, material and worlunanahiip they cannot be bettered. J. C. Burns & Company Two Stores Laurens, S. C. Just arrived a fresh car of 18 head nice Mules and Horses. Some cheap and some not so cheap. Be glad to show you through. Also have a car of steel bodied Buggies and new Harness that I can sell you cheap. 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