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FAPJMERS' UN OF INFOR Conducto South Carolina Farmers' Eduoat Communications intended for this 1 J. C. Stribling, 1 Atlanta, Ga., Dec. 18.-National President, C. S. Barrett, of the Farmers' Educational and Co-opera tive Union, has issued a oall for ral lies of onion members all over the Sooth. There are now practically 1,000, OOO members of the Farmers' Union in the South and West, and the or ganization is rapidly growing and extending its sphere of influence. Local unions in all the States will hold their meetings on Tuesday, January 8. Following the locals the county and parish unious will meet on Tuesday, January 15. All of these meetingb are to be held preparatory to a grand rally of the Farmers' Union to be held in Atlanta on Tuesday, January 22, on the occasion of the meeting there of the national board of di rectors and the State presidents of the union. This meeting will be held at the Mate Capitol, and all interested in thc work of organization are invited to attend. The purposes of these meetings are explained in the following call issued by National President C. S. Barrett : PRB8IDBMT BABRKTT'S CALL. "Atwater, Ga., Deo. 17, 1906.-To the Members of the Farmers' Union : As president of your organization, it is my desire to interest every mem ber in the manner of our plans for thu approaching year, and to this ?nd 1 hereby call meetings, as fol lows : "1. Of all local onions on Tuesday, January 8. "2. Of all county and parish un ions on Tuesday, January 15. "2. Of all the national board of directors, and of all State presidents for Tuesday, January 42'2, at 10 a. m., in the Capitol building, Atlanta, Ga., and at the latter meeting all mem bers interested in the work of the organization are invited to attend. "The general purpose of these meetings is to discuss matters effect ing the welfare of our great organi zation, and to outline in a general way the plan of action to govern us during the ensuing year. In this work I am anxious to enlist the sym pathy and support of every member of the organization, and to this end I have oalled meetings of the local unions in order that the movement may start from the heart of the members themselves. So let every member assemble at the local meet ing place on the date indicated, dis cussing among themselves the work demanding our attention and awak ening renewed enthusiasm for the coming year. Let the county and parish unions do the same thing at their meetings, and let the result of all these deliberations be forwarded immediately to the respective State presidents. "In this manner when thc State presidents and the national directors assemble in Atlanta on Tuesday, January 22, they will be in position more than ever to truly represent the membership of the organization in considering and formulating our general plan of action for the next year. A SUCCESSFUL YKAll. "The year just ending has been the most successful in the history of our association. Its memborHhip has si. >wn a phenomenal increase in every direction, and it is now gene rally conceded by all that to the Farmers' Union's stand for ll-cent cotton is due more than anything else, tho fact that up to this time the average Kelling price of cotton has boen far in excess of 10 cents. Hail our organization stood for 10 cent cotton the price, in all proba bility, would never have gone be yond that figure, "As a result of the uncompromis ing and the loyal stand of the mem bers of our organization, and those who have worked with it, wo have seen tho price of cotton exceed J ! cents several times during the sen won, while the average price of all cotton so far sold has gone beyond tho limit of that we were asked to meet. "Thero is nothing in this world as effective as organization with every Floods tho body with warm, glowing vitality, makes tho nerves strong, quick ens circulation, restores natural vigor, makes you feel like one horn again. Hol lister's Kocky Mountain Toa. :!.T> cents. Dr. J. W. Doll. ION BUREAU MATION. d by the ional and Co-Operative Union. department should be addressed to Pendleton, S. C. branch of industry or commerce or ganized to purchase the product of the farmer as obeaply a? possible, it is more than ever incumbent upon the growers of those product? to or? ganize in order that they may sell those products at fair and just rates. "Thc farmers are begin nins to realize this now, as never before, and the result of their oo-operative effort along this line is being told along every farm house in America. uSo let ns all join for our local, county and parish, and our national i?eetiug? for January. Let every member do his doty, and the result will speak for itself in making 1907 the banner year year of the associa tion. G. S. Barrett, National President. O. T. Goodwin, Pres. S. C. Div. How io Avoid Appendicitis. Most victims of appendicitis are those who are habitually constipated. Orino Laxative Fruit Syrup cure? ohronio con stipation by stimulating the liver and ho wein and restores the natural action of the bowel?. Orino Laxative Fruit Syrup does not nauseate or gripe and is mild and pleasant to take. Refuse substi tutes. Dr. J. W. Dell. To Investigate Block System. Washington, January 4.-The In ter-State commerce commission to day reached an agreement to investi gate the blook signal system on both the Southern and the Baltimore and Ohio Railways in view of the reoe it disastrous collisions and derailments on those roads attended by serious injury and loss of life. The commission will make its in vestigation under a resolution of Congress approved June 30, 1906, empowering thc Inter-State com merce commission to report the use and necessity of block signal systems and appliances for automatic con trol of railway trains in the United States. Cured ot Lumbago. A. B. Canman, Chicago, writes, March 4, 1003: "Having been troubled with lumbago at different times .?nd tried one physiotan after another, then different ointments and liniments, gare it up alto 6ether. So I tried once more, and got a ottle of Ballard's Snow Liniment, which gave me almost instant relief. I can cheerfully recommend it, and will add my name to your list of sufferers." Sold by Walhalla Drug Co. ; W. J. Lunney, Seneca. President Roosevelt sent a message to the Senate, showing why he dis missed, "without honor," the negro soldiers of the Twenty-fifth Iufantry. I He states the oareful investigation showed that fifteen or twenty of them went through the streets of Brownsville, Texas, late at night and fired into houses in which were wo men and children, that one man was killed and one wounded, and that the guilty patties were shielded by their comrades. Ho states that the dis missal was the only way to punish the crime, and that he regrets it can not be proven who the murderers wen , so thai they might be hanged. Heart Weakness The action of the heart de pends upon thc heart nerves and muscles. When from any cause they become weak or ex hausted, and fail to furnish sufficient power, thc heart flut ters, palpitates, skips beats; and in its effort to keep up its work, causes pain and distress, such as smothering spells, short breath, fainting, pain around heart, arm and shoul ders. The circulation is im peded, and thc entire system suffers from lack of nourish ment. Dr. Miles' Heart Cure makes a heart strong and vigorous by strengthening these nerves and muscles. "I had palpitation and pain around my heart, and tho doctors Bald lt waa incurable. I don't believe it now. for ofter taking six bottles of Dr. Miles' Heart Curo, throe bottles of the Nervine and three boxes of tho Nerve and I.lvor rills I am entirely cured, mid feel bettor than I have for five years, and lt ls ell duo to tlioso remedies. I want you to know that your medicines cured me. It relieved mo from tho first dose, and I kept rlpht on till tho pain In my chest was gone, and I kept on feeling better oven after ? quit takln? lt." JOHN II. MIKHMAN, lidding, Mich. Dr. Miles' Heart Cure ls sold by your druggist, who will guarantee that the first bottle will benefit. If lt falla he will refund your money. Miles Medical Co., Elkhart, Ind THIRTY-FIVE KILLED IN COLLISION ON ROCK ISLAND ROAD-THIRTY OF THESE WERE BURNED TO DEATH. Topeka, I Tan., Jan. 2.-Thirty, four persona, all Mexioans bat two, were killed and the bodies of 80 Mexicans were incinerated early to day in a bead on oollision of two passenger trains of the Cbiosgo, Kock Isiand and Pacific railroad near Volland. The wreck occurred while both trains were running slowly OD a curve in a oat where the grade was steop. AU the killed were in the south-bound train, except a tramp, who was on the baggage oar on the north bound train. This tramp, a negro porter, and a work? man accompanying a gang of Mexi can laborers, were the only Ameri cans killed so far as kncwa, although a passenger says that a worn au ami a child were barned in a tourist car. There wore 32 Mexioans and five Americans, composing a gang of rail road workers, in the smoking oar of the south-bound train. Of these, 80 Mexioans were burned in the wreck age and two dud later. Most of the injuries wero due to setting of the etnergenoy brake*. Most every passenger in the south bound train was thrown to the car floor by the quick setting of the brakes. The north-bound train was running ten miles an hour up grade. The Mexioans were pinioned un der the seats and tho doors were jammed so they could ur. get out. In the chair car, also, many passen gers were held down by the seats. GAS TANKS CAUSED FIRE. The train caught fire from the gas tanks. Then came the cries for help among the Mexioans in the smoking oar and the people pinioned fast in the chair car. Every man and wo man on the train tried to rescue the unfortunates, but the dames soon became to hot to permit of approach ing the car. How's This 1 We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for any caso of catarrh that caunot be cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. F. J. Cheney & Co., Props., Toledo, O. We, the underaigned, have known F J. Cheney for the las', 15 years, and be lieve him perfectly honorable in all busi ness transactions and financially able to carry out any obligations made by his firm. Walding, Kinnan & Marvin, Whole sale Druggists, Toledo, O. Hall's Catarrh Cure is taken inter nally, aoting directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces of the ayatem. Price, 75c. per bottle. Sold by all druggists. Testimonials free. Take Hall's Family Pills for constipa tiou. Hall's Familv Pills are tho best Progross is tho Keynote ol Meeting. Spartanburg, Jan. 2.-The South Carolina Cotton Manufacturers' As sociation met in this city this after ' noon and a business and social ses sion was held. The meeting was at tended by a large number of mill i men, there being nine-tenths of the spindles in the ?State represented. It was presided over by Capt. E. A. Smythe, of Greenville, the president. At the business meeting this after noon the association put itself on rec ord favoring three changes in the law and a memorial waa drawn up and will be presented to the Legisla ture at tb? coming session. The re quent is made for legislation in favor of a marriage license law, a registry hirth law and a compulsory educa tion law. Tho meeting expressed itself at length this afternoon upon the sub ject of immigration and passed strong resolutions favoring the same. Com missioner K. J. Watson made a snort talk whioh was followed by talks from members of tho association. The mill men favor an appropriation from the State to carry on the immi gration work. HELP IS OFFERED TO WORTHY YOUNG PE,OI?I^E Wo earnestly ref tuest nM > miner persons, no matter how limited their means or e> Mention, who wish to obtr.in u thorough business< nh I iga id good post ti in, to write by first mail for our BY< nt half-ratcu olTor. Success. Independence an* probable fortune are Kuaranteci. Don't deity. Writ J today. The (. >.- ..i... Business Colletfo, Macon. Ca. In an interview at Topeka, Kan., Mr. Bryan said : "While I have not announced that I would be a candi date for President, I have not stated I would not bc, and do not intend to. Such a high honor as the Presidential nomination in something that no citi zen should decline." Referring to tho National Committee, Mr. Bryan said : "I do not want to ?co on that committee men that aro not good, clean men. I do not care to seo men on tho committee like Roger Sullivan, of Illinois." Of course you pay your money, Hut you got your monoy'a worth, For what does money mean to you When Rocky Mountain Tea's on earth? Dr. J. W. Roll. RETROSPECTIVE IND OTHERWISE. N. B. CARY WRITES OF THE PAST AND PRESENT-"A LAMENT." Seueca, Deo.#81.-Editor? Courier: For several years I hare written you a monthly letter us correspondent from Old Plokens up to October last, ? hun i moved to Sen eca. Since then I have not written ' be cause you have a regular, better and more competent correspondent at tbis place. But as the dear old Courier, wbloh bas lived for more than fifty years, through the strife of a bloody war, the horrors of reconstruction and the devas tation of fire, always bearing aloft and living up to ber motto-"To thine own self be true, and lt must follow as the night the day: Thou oanst uottben be false to any man"-continues its weekly visits to me, I trust I will be pardoned for this communication. I never glance at Tbe Cou nor but that I am reminded of the brilliant, versatile, kind hearted and patriotic Wm. C. Keith and the venerable Col. Robt. A. Thomp son and others who were connected with it in Its past career, to say nothing of its present able aud effioient force, to all of whom I present the compliments of the season and extend my best wishes for a bappy, prosperous and still more success ful New Year. Christmas has come and gone once more. I don't know how others in Sen eca feel about it, but I feel like, if L were a Jeremiah, I would write one ohapter of lamentations. I would mourn over that dreadful con-, flagratiou which tn two hour? blolted j from our embryo city her fairest, best ?ind most valuable property, known as the Palmetto House, the Coleman resi dence and theOconee Inn, entailing upon Mesara. Hunt & Harper, two of our most promising young merchants, great pecu niary loss; Leslie Stribling and Luther A. Moore, just well started in business, still greater loss, to say uothing of the loss of Mrs. Coleman and Mrs. Anderson, both of whom are too well known and . too highly appreciated here for their deeds of charity and kindneaa to need ono word of sympathy in writiog from roe. That aplendid hotel, the Palmetto j House, owned by the indefatigable H. M. Richardson, so elegantly managed by Mrs. Toombes, is a wreck, and saddest of all, that magnificent brick atructure, known as the Oconee Inn, which repre sented the t il and labor for years of Mr. aud Mrs. C. H. Ellison, which was justly the pride of their hearts, was devoured by the insatiable fire-fiend. No longer can the tired and fatigued drummer or worn-out traveler tell Griff to "carry me to Ellison's" or say to Jim Young, "Take me to the Palmetto House." No longer burn the cheerful fires and shine the brilliant lights of these hotels, where the viaiting country man, town loafer and even a forlorn tramp could warm bia frozen limbs and get a drink of water free of charge any hour of the day or night. But in justioe to Mrs. Toombes, Mr. Isbell and Mr. Hawkins it should be said that they are doing everything possible for the com fort and accommodation of the traveling publio and others. I would mourn over Seneca's lack of adequate means to combat a disastrous fire and lament that want of prudence or foresight whiob has placed our town in the position of the unwise virgins: No oil in our lamps and none to be bought or borrowed from our neighbors. I would mourn over the disposition of some who call themselves Christians to "swap presents" at this sacred hour (Christmas) instead of foeding the hun gry, clothing the naked, visiting the sick and imprisoned and ministering to tho widow and the orphan. "It is more blessed to give than to receive," and at this holy season we should all pray that "peace on earth and good will toward men" might prevail. And lastly I would weep o'er that un fortunate appetite among some of our best people which crowds the express office with that fiery liquid which surely "in tho end biteth like a serpent and stingoth like an adder." N. B. Cary. -? The relie, of coughs and colds through laxative intluonce, originated with Beo's Laxative Cough Syrup, containing honey and tar, a cough syrup containing no opiatos or poisons, which is extensively sold. Secure a hot rle at once, obtain a guarantee coupon, aud if not fully satis fied willi results, vour monev will be re funded. Sold by Walhalla Drug Co. ; W. J. Lunney, Senec:.. --^ ? ? - The Railroad Commission at the m etd i nt,' held in Columbia on last Wednesday, in which there waa a reorgination, decided to instruct tho chairman to notify at once tho roads that all depots must bo properly lighted and have the prop'er toilet accommodations and that trains must be properly I ulletined ns to schedules. This action was taken as a result of a larg?; number of complaints received about the present service and thc commission will notify all roads that unless accurate information ia given about the train? thc fines provided by statute will be made. Tho com mission, after J. M. Sullivan, of An derson, had qualified as a member, elected li. L. Caughman, tho ranking member, chairman. It was decided to postpone the election of secretary for thirty days. Miss Nell Brooks was elected stenographer. OABTOniA. B?an the ?4 IN Kind You Have Always Bou?M Money In' Bounty Land Horns. Bounty Land, Deo. 81.-Christmas holidays are over and a quiet one it baa been and a very sad ono to gome in our oommunity in oonaequenoe of the death of the late Capt. J. L. Sh an kl in and lit tle Jamea Paul Stribling, the 4-year-old aon of J. P. Stribling. Hero wo wish to correct a little mistake made in your paper last weok. The remake of Capt. Shanklin were interred in the Richland cemetery instead of Rook Springs, and four sons, surviv,., Prof. Gus Shaukiin, oi Clemson; J. B. and M. S. Shanklin, of Anderson, and Edgar Shanklin, who lives with his bereaved mother. All four sons, with the families of the two former, spent the holidays with their mother. Following aro the namea of the young mou who visited their homefolka during I tho week: Ernest Smith, of Clemson; Arthur Davis, Winston-Salem ; Grover : Davis and Ernest Piokett, of Atlanta; i Jay Gilliaon, of Greenville, and Clifton I KUison, of Birmingham, Ala. Mr. and Mrs. Woolbright and bright ' little daughter, of Oakway, and Mr. and 1 Mra. William Bruce, of Townville, vis ? ited the home of B. E. Bagwell Thursday j and Friday. j Mr. and Mrs. H. M. Pickett and infant I daughter, of Greenville, and Mis. Mao I Milam and two children, of Sandy I Springa, were the guests at tho home of J.H. Piokett a few days thia week. Jamea Doyle, of Cherokee county, I Texas, and elater, Mrs. Amanda Kut ; ledge, of Walhalla, were the guests of i the family of Jasper Doyle Thursday ? and Friday. Mr. Doyle ia a eon of Mr. ! , Rhodum Doyle, deceased, and a brother I of William Doyle, of near Walhalla. Hu left thia SUte for Texas in 1860, and it is with a sad heart that he makea bia first viait to hia native State and the home of bia child hood, which has drifted into the hands of ?trang?re. Time baa dealt leniently with him, for. although he ia aeventy-one years old, his hair has but a sprinkling of gray and the elas ticity of Hs step is remarkable for one of bia age. 'las Martha MoDonald is the only ont ! his old acquaintances here who rcco, .ii/.cd him. We are glad to learn that Mis? Maude Ellison is thought to be improving, though unable to be up. Mrs. Lucy Wilson is spending the win ter months with her nephew, J. L. Smith. i There baa been a good deal of moving i in thia vioinity recently. - T. L. Adama has moved to hie place near Townville. Glijah Gilliaon and family have moved to Richland. Thoa. Hubbard and family are ?now occupying their new home. The new two-story house of Frauk Lumpkin is almoat ready fur occupancy. Mrs. Will ' 'ary, of Seneca, dined with tho family of I). A. Perritt Saturday. Miss dali zn Perritt leaves this morning for Oakway, where she goes aa an assist ant in the Oakway school. PAINFUL Life often seems too lo ?$? fers from painful period down, headache, backache dizziness, griping, cramps dreadful. To make life w Woman' It quickly relieves inri; riches the blood, strength permanently cures all dlset weak women suffer. lt is matchless, marvel At all druggists' in $l.c WRITE US A LETTER freely and frankly, In strictest confi dence, telling us all your symptoms and troubles. We will ?end free advice (In plain sealed envelope). Address: La dles' Advisory Dept.,The Chattanooga Medicine Co., Chattanooga, Tenn. rhe Bank anoy-be* end bank so in proportion to tn? m. To supply to you? mont? that have been lantfn? and harvesting , tn? bountifully i-Carollna tlizers a epeelal formula tot - orophThey lay at tba of thousand s upon thoue ot prosp?rons farms. > fortlll7.ors are made of Qestammonlatesthatcan ?talnod, and the highest I phospbat ourtook it tala o?inT>*ln*tl?n "isa TirM rook-taken our took mina?-with tho oat potash aalt?. Then* fertile and qnrtohad, 1 tho testimony ? thoua has no equal, use your o ropa-no mat TW will tf?*l?r >*r aero,** and make c. Aak your dealer i'tsupply you. write your arooo money, ir any inferior aub m Chemical Co. Atlanta. Ga. Bavannah, O a. Monttro me ry. Ala. Memphis, Team. Shreveport, La. Increase i Your Yields) Petr [Aer?* Vin^m^T^:' The Christmas tree at Bounty Laud aohool house was quite a auoeess. The heart of eaoh little Sunday aohool pupil waa made glad by some token of Old Santa's bounty and gifts froui their friends. J. M. Oilliaon is spending a few days with bis daughter, Mrs. H. ll. Smithson, of Westminster. BroaduB Bagwell is viaiting bia sister, Mrs. William Stoverns, iu Williamson. Paul Qillison leaves to-morrow for Clemson, where he will be engaged in truck farming. Paul is a thorough-go ing young man and will be greatly missed in the community. K M. n. A Card. This is to certify that all druggists are authorized to refund your money if Fo ley's Honey and Tar fails to cure your cough or cold. It stops the cough, heals the lungs and prevents serious results from a cold. Cures la grippe coughs and prevents pneumonia and consumption. Contains no opiates. The genuine is in a yollow package. Refuse substitutes. Dr. J. W. Bell. Pension Notice. I will be iu the Auditor's office each Saturday during the month of January, 1007, to receive applications for pensions. Those who are already on the roll need not attend; but I wish the representa tives of the veterans in eaoh township to find out and notify me of tho names of all pensioners who have died or removed from the State and County during the year 1000. The County Board of Pen sions will meet the first Monday in Feb ruary, 1007, to pass on all new applica tions, hear complaints or to transaot any other business that may be brought be fore lt. J. W. ilolleman, Pension Commissioner Ooonee County. Tj ncr's Dyspepsia Remedy-A Guar anteed Care* If you suffer from dyspepsia or indi i gestion iu any form, gas, belching, bitter taste, offensive bad breath, dizzy apella, sour stomach, heart flutter, nanson, gas tritis, loathing of food, paine or swelling in the stomach, back or aide,deep seated kidney or liver trouble, then they will disappear in a abort time after taking Tyner'a Dyspepsia Remedy, made eape I dally to oure dyspepsia, indigestion and all stomach troubl?e, even of the worst oases. Tyner's Dyspepsia Remedy ex pells the gasses and sweetens the breath. It cures sick headache, collo and consti pation at onoe. Druggista or by express 50 cents a bottle. Money tefuuded if it faila to cure. Medical advice and circu lar freo by writing to Tyuer Remedy Co., Augusta, Qa. The Christmas season was more generally observed that ever. The weather was fine in all sections, and prosperous people spent more for holiday gifts than ever before. The new year is entered upon with bright prospect** for a prosperous year. One drawback is the failure of the rail roads to deliver freight as rapidly as should bo done. PERIODS ng to the woman who suf s. The eternal bearing ?, leucorrhea, nervousness, and similar tortures are rorth living, take 4? s Relief immation, purifies and en lens the constitution and tsed conditions from which ous, reliable. )0 bottles. "I SUFFERED GREATLY," writes Mrs. L. E. Clavenger, of Belle view, N. C., "at my monthly periods, all my life, but the first bottle of Car dui gave me wonderful relief, and now I am in bettor health than I have been for a long time.'*