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TO THE SONS OJff | VETERANS. Effort to Revive Interest In (>r?niii /nt lon-Special Address. The following add ress to tho sons of Confederate veterans of the State has been Issued: To tho Sons of Confederate Vete rans: Comrades-At a meeting of a special committee, appointed by tho South Carolina Division Sous of Con federate Veterans, which was held in Columbia Juno 3d, the undersigned were appointed a 'sub committee to prepare an address to those in South Carolina who have tho right to join tho organization known as "United Sons of Confederate Veterans." All male persons are eligible to membership in this order, who are themselves ot good moral charcter, and who are the direct descendants of men who were regularly enrolled In the army or navy of the Confede rate States of America, and who were killed or died lu the service, or were honorably discharged there from, or who served to the end of the war. lt seems that lt should not be nec essary to urge-upon one, whose rec ord for courage, endurance and an cestors had a part In the glorious .patriotic devotion to duty made by tho soldiers and sailors of tho Con federacy, the duty to join an organi zation designed to perpetuate the story ot' their heroic deeds, and to preservo for the future historian tho information upon which shall be predicated a truthful history nf the motives which led them to war, and of their conduct in the prosecution of that war. The Society of Cincin nati, the Sons of the Revolution, the Aztec Club, and similar organiza tions are designed to perpetuate the memory of those who served their country In the cause of freedom, and the maintenance of the honor and In tegrity of the government. Member ship in these organizations has come to be a badge of honor, much sought after by those entitled to lt. The day will come! Aye, lt has already come, when to bo known as a son of a Confederate veterans ls a distinc tion which brings the proud blood to the cheeks of him who may claim lt. As the years go by and the world knows more and more of the mar vellous history of the greatest armies that ever fought under any banner, this distinction becomes more and more honorable. 1B it not then a simple duty of those who Inherit the fame of the Confederate aoldier to take all necessary stops to perpetu ate that fame, and to do honor to his name? It has been determined to organ ize a i-f nt rai camp, to be known as Camp South Carolina, United Sons of Confederate Veterans, so that those who live in communities where no local camps aro established may join this general camp. Indeed, any one may join it. lt ls desired that there shall he a grand revival of in terest in this order and that at the reunion, which ls to bo held In the city of Greenville, August 8th, there Shall be groat gathering of the Sons of Veterans. To this end we earnestly urgo tho orgi'iilzatlon of local camps, and the reorganization of those which have been allowed to tall into a condition of disorganiza tion, if lt be impossible to organize or reorganize these camps, then let all Sons of Veterans join the central can*?), Camp South Carolina; but, above all, let thero bo a great out pouring of the Sons of Veterans at Greenville, whether they be mem bers of any camp or not. Comrades, shall we call in vain? Shall we appeal in vain to your pride of ancestry? To the veneration for your forefathers? To your admira tion for courage, fortitude and devo tion to duty? Are you unmindful of tho wonderful heritage of honor and glory which is yours, and are you unmindful of the sublimity of the duty which devolves upon you to perpetuate the fame of those who won tills undying honor? We do not believe lt, We have faith that the spirit which made your sires il lustrious as patriotic soldiers, as he roes, burns and lives In your breasts and Will manifest itself in tile deter mination to do tho diitv wihoh Mos before yon. Lei ns all moot at Greenville, Angus! 8th, i!?os. pre pared in spirit and in enthusiasm to put our organization upon tho high est plane of usefulness and efficiency. M. Li Bonha -., M. L. Smith. Hugh R. Mure' ist , George Heil TImmerman. Ironing Made Easy. Manufactured bjr SMOOTHING IRON HEATER CO., Sumter. S. C. Saves f uel. Time and the Ironer. Only $2. ?.nd ordere to * JNO. T. BRYANT, Level Land, S. C. COUNTY Aua, T. July 8, 1908-28-40. FARMERS TO MEET JULY ita. WIR Ito Representative Gathering from AR Over the State. The State Farmers' Union Conven tion to be held in Columbia on July 22, is expected to be the largest gath ering of farmers the city has seen in years. Some counties in tho State have nut yet been organized, but there are now over 400 local unions scattered ovor the St l.e, and others are being organized-about ten a week. Over 200 delegates are ex pected to Attend the State Conven tion. The" executive positions of the State organization are in good hands and harmony characterizes the union generally over the State. There'has been a wonderful awak ening among the farmers of this State to the Importance of getting to gether and sticking; to the necessi ty for better methods on the farms, and to the advantages to be gained by frequent meetings in local unions for exchauge of experience and swap ping ideas. The rapid growth of the rural high school system shows that the farmers generally are tak ing more practical interest In edu cation generally. The demonstration work of the Federal department of agriculture has accomplished great results In waking up the farmers, by pursuing systematic, practical work on the farms through district, county and township representatives. The year ly crop of agricultural graduates from Clemson has also played an Im portant part lu arousing general in terest in farming, as have the fre quent county meetings of farmers over the State. The Farmers' Union, which has largely supplanted the Cotton Asso ciation, began to be organized In this State In 1904, the present president, B. Harris, of Pendleton, being the first president. The organization has grown most rapidly In the upper tier of counties, where there are a large number of white farmers, but lt is being rapidly pushed into the couutfe8 east and south of the cap? ral-Orangeburg, Calhoun, Marl boro, Clarendon, Bambery, Barn well, Aiken and Hampton counties being now in course of organization. The counties already organized are Anderson. Oconee, Plckens, Greenville, Laurens, Abbeville, New berry, Spartanburg, Cherokee, York, Lancaster, Kershaw, Falrflold, Rich land, Lee, Sumter, Darlington, Flor ence, Williamsburg, Lexington, Sa luda, Edge?eid and Chester, and Un ion is to be organized within the next few weeks. The organization has a form of ritual and some secret work, which appeals to tho Imagination and tends to keep up interest, but the primary object, the practical result being striven for, first and foremost, is to spread the gospel of diversification, the raising of home supplies and the treatment of cotton as a surplus crop. However, the union ls building cotton warehouses over the State, the work of constructing these ware houses going on now In half a dozen counties where tho union does not own such buildings, in keeping with the general scheme to finally get the major portion of the cotton In such warehouses for the purpose of financing the crop and releasing lt only at a stated price. Some of the county and township local unions are beginning to buy their supplies In bulk, others are buying through central agencies, but the plan that seems to be the most popular ls to have the local mer chants do the buying. the farmers buying In advance for cash. It la ?aid that In one county last year, where the union is particularly strong, the fertilizer trust was made to sell fertilizers at from $2 to $2.50 a ton less than lt was selling the same brands in neighboring counties. Tho union members refused to buy until the price was reduced. War Against Consumption. All nations are endeavoring to check the ravages ot consumption, the "white plague" that claims so many victims each year. Foley's Honey and Tar cures coughs and colds perfectly and you are In no danger of consumption. Do not risk your health by taking sotno unknown preparation when Foley's Honey and Tar ls safe and certain In results. The genuine is In a yellow package. Sold hy all druggists. nippling* front llAmsny's Creek. Ramsay's Creek, July 7.-Special: Tho health of this community ls good nt present. Some of the farmers are nearly done laying-by their com crops, and crops and grass are looking well at present. Rev. W. T. McAlister, of Seneca township, waa shaking hands with friends here recently Supervisor McAlister ls giving us another change on the public road near Cross Roads, which, lt Is thought, will bo an advantage to tho traveling public. Eddie Head and sisters, Annie and Mae. of Madison, have been on a visit of several days among relatives here. Members of Cross Roads church and others having relatives burled there are requested to meet there on Saturday morning. July 18th, with suitable tools for the purpose of cleaning off the graveyard. School will begin at the above place July 20th. J. H. Barnett, of the Oak Grove section, has his canning house nearly completed. This commodious build ing ls constructed of concrete blocks, and ls two stories high. Mr. Barnett 's not only considered a good busi ness man, but ho is also recognized as one of the lending farmers of tho county. A protracted meeting will begin at Pleasant Hill on the first Sunday in August. Col. J. 8. Floyd captured a largo turtle out of Chauga recently, which he estimates to have weighed twelve pounds. _ _W. I. D. O?STOHXA. Bean th? _m Kind You Hav* Always BougN Signatars sf MK. LYON INTERPRETS. The New Registration Law-Advises strict Compliance. (Columbia State.) The opinion given by Attorney Gen eval Lyon on the new registration law wfM be sent tc cvsrv hoard of registration In the State by Governor Ansel. Governor Ansel considers the law most important and thinks that all boards should be familiar not only with the statute, but with the interpretation of Its provisions as given by the Attorney General. The opinion of Mr. Lyon, with the instructions sent out by Governor Ansel, will result in a rigid applica tion of the law In purging the books of hundreds of names not entitled to place thereupon. It io given below as follows, that published in the State a few days ago having been but a rough draft, which was not In tended for publication at the time. To His Excellency, Governor M. P. Ansel, Columbia: Dear Slr-'Re sponding to your Inquiry heretofore as to what is necessary to comply with tho laws as to registration and re-enrollment for the year 1908, I will say that lt ls my opinion: That each and every person who has heretofore ; eglsterod and become a qualified elector must, during 1908, r-i-reglster and have his name re enrolled upon the registration books In the same manner as if lt were an entirely new registration and en rollment: Provided, however, That persons who were registered and en rolled before the year 1898, shall be entitled to re-reglstratlon and their names shall bo re-enrolled upon pre sentation of their registration cer tificates heretofore Issued, or upon presentation of a certificate from the Clerk of Court, or Secretary of State, that their names appear upon the re cord of persons registered before January 1, 1898. That upon presen tation of such certificate from the Secretary of State, or the Clerk of Court, or of the original registration certificate Issued to such qualified elector, a lew registration certificate should be Issued him. All persons who have registered and become qualified electors Blnce the year 1898 must apply for regis tration and re-enrollment In the same manner as If never registered or en-' rolled before, and upon showing com pliance with the provisions of the constitution entitling him to registra tion and enrollment, a new certificate of registration must be issued him and his name re-enrolled. Upon the new books of registration to be made up during the year 1908, the names of all persons who have registered since the first day of Jan uary, 1898, should be enrolled. Th. t section 3 of the act of 1898, providing that the books of registra tion shall be kept open at the several county seats every day, Sundays ex cepted, during the months of July and August, 1908, is only to give am ple time during a convenient part of the year for all persons who desire to do so to present themselves for reg istration and re-enrollment and was not intendede to limit the time for srn-h registration and re-enrollment, ] as lt clearly appears by the act that ; this may be done at any time when the board ls required to meet during , tho year 1908. Section 3 further provides: "And in addition thereto they shall at tend, during the month of Septem ber, 1908, at least one day In each township, in their respective counties, of which at least 10 days' notice shall be given by advertisement in a news paper published in the county; and in counties containing 50,000 Inhabi tants they shall attend In each city, town or Industrial community, con taining 'J00 or more Inhabitants, at least one day, upon similar notice: Provided, That the provisions of this section shall only apply to the iv en rollment and registration for the year 1908." it will he noted that lt ls not op tional with the hoards of registration to attend at the various places de scribed above, but lt is made manda tory; in the discharge of their du ties they must give at least 10 days' notice of the time and place of their attendance, In each township or in dustrial community described there in. The opini? .i given above may he, and doubtless ls, a very strict con struction of the law. Nevertheless, I feel that If it ls followed, the validity of registration In accordance with the same cannot be questioned. Yours very truly, J. Fraser Lyon, Attorney uenernl. Pain will depart In exactly twenty minutes If one of Dr. Shoop's Pink Pain Tablets ls taken. Pain any where. Remember, pain always means congestion, blood pressure nothing else. Headache is blood pres sure; toothache is blood pressure on the sensitive nerve. Dr. Shoop's Headache Tablets-also called Pink Pain Tablets-quickly and safely coax this blood pressure away from pain centers. Painful periods with women get Instant relief. Twenty tablets 2f. cents. Sold by Dr. J. W. Bell. _ Campaign Meetings. - Campaign meetings In Oconee county have been fixed hy tho execu tive committee as follows: Tokeena, Saturday, July 18. Madison. Saturday, July 2F>. Holly Springs. Friday, July 31. Long Creek, Saturday, August 1. Double Springs, Saturday, Aug. 8. Seneca, Tuesday, August ll. Jordania, Tuesday, August ll, at 8.30 p. m. Picket Post, Thursday, August 13. Little River, Friday, August 14. Tamassee, Saturday, August in. Westminster. Monday, August 17. Cheswoll Mill, Monday, August 17, 8.30 p. m. Walhalla. Friday. August 21. Walhalla Mill, Friday, August 21, 8.30 p. m. Salem, Saturday, August 22. Quick Relief for Ast lunn Sufferers. Foloy'8 Honey and Tar affords im mediate relief to asthma sufterors In the worst stages and If taken In time will effect a cure. Sold by all drug gists. A GREAT FIRE IN BOSTON. The Los? ls Estimated at Over a MIN lion and a Half Dollars. - Boston, July 9.-Fire, which ls believed to have been caused by spontaneous combustion or a loco motive spark, and fanned by a Vrlsk wind, swept nearly a quarter of a mlle of the harbor front of East Bos ton late yesterday, which caused a property loss estimated at $1,500, 000. Much of the loss falls upon the Boston and Albany Railroad. One person is reported missing and ls be lieved to have perished in the flames. Within one-half hour after the fire was first discovered, four piers, three warehouses, a grain elvator. contain ing thirty thousand bushels of grain, and macy loaded freight cars had been destroyed. fl 00 Reward-$100. The readers of this i aper will be pleased to learn that there is at least one dreaded disease that science has been able to cure In all Ita-stages, and that ls catarrh. Hall's Catarrh Cure is the only positive cure now known to the medical fraternity. Catarrh being a constitutional dlseaso, re quires a constitutional treatment. Hall's Catarrh Cure is taken inter nally, acting directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces of the system, thereby destroying the foundation of the disease and giving the patient strength by building up the constitu tion and assisting nature in doing its work. The proprietors have so much faith In its curative powers that they offer One Hundred Dollars for any case that it fails to cure. Send for list of testimonials. Address F. J. Cheney & Co., Toledo, Ohio. Sold by all druggists, 75c. Take Hall's Family Pills for con stipation. Young Smith Exonerated. Raleigh. N. C., July 2.-The coro ner's jury in the case of Engineer B. M. Stultz, of the Seaboard Air Line, who was killed early yesterday In this cUy, acquitted Turner Smith, the 19-year-old boy who admitted shooting Stultz because he was.peep ing at his young sisters while they were undressing. Smith is still held by City Police Justice Badger and the trial will take place soon. Smith was not under arrest by the coroner, who simply investigated as to the cause of Stultz's death. Smith was arrested by the city police, aud the police justice will hold an Inde pendent trial. Cough Caution Never, positively never potion your 1- 'fi. It yon cough-even from a simple cold ont' .ou should elwari heel, eoothe, ?ia ease ino irritated bron chial tubes. Don't blindly suppress lt with a stupefying poison. It's strange how jome, things finally come about. For twenty yean Dr. Shoop has constantly warned people not to toke cough mixtures or proscriptions containing Opium, Chloroform, or similar poison?. And now-a little late though-Congie? say* "Put lt on the label, if poisoni are in your Cough Mixture." Good I Very good 11 Hereafter for thlsYory reason mothers, and others, should insist on having Dr. 8hoop S Cough Cure.' Mo poison marks on Dr. Snoop s labels-?nd none in the medicine, else lt must by law be on the label. And lt's not only safe, but lt lS said to be by those that know lt bent, a truly nv markable cough remrfty. Tak? no chance then, particularly with your children, buist on having Dr. 8hoop's Cough Cure, Compare carefully the Dr. Shoop package with others and note the difference. No poison marks there t You caa always bo on tho safe side by do mending Dr. Shoop's Cough Cure J. W. BELL Brynn Hears Demonstration. Fairview, Lincoln, Nebraska, July 9.-William J. Bryan, in the midst of his family and one or two close friends, to-night listened by telephone to a wild demonstration which Inter rupted the speech of I. J. Dunn nomi nating him ns the Democratic candi date for President. He heard the voice of Sergeant-at-Arm Martin, the music of bands and voices raised in song. flin Ul sf *h9 M"1* ?MI?* [sBoojJI Carter Ice Cream Free Windows, Base and Repairs, Do< Varnish, Ename Ranges, Oil and ing Tools. CARTER ?i u\m* VY i.i . . v if "V- '.h.. CORTRIGHT SHINGLES^ fl ? are just the covering needed for country buildings, because they're fire-proof, storm-proof, easy to put on, and last as long as the building itself-come in and see them. SENECA HAIiDVV ARK COMPANY^ MISSES MEN'S ADIES THIS GUARANTEE MEANS SUCCESS ISSAQUENA HOSIERY BY O. K. MILD We manufacture MISSES* HOSE, MEN'S M ALF HOSE and LADIES' HOSE In BLACK AND TAN. These goods are sold under the trade name ot "Issaquenu," an Indian maid, whose name is given to a beautiful waterfall near the historic town of Walhalla, the place of manufacture. Her name ts the synonym of love and fidelity, In consequence of which the story of her life and tragic death Inspires esteem and reverence. Hence, we have chosen I8SAQUENA as a flt trade name for our goods. ISSAQUENA HOSIERY by O. K. M. means best quality and guaranteed satisfaction. Buy these goods, if you wish quick sales, good prouts and satisfied cus tomers, which spells SUCCESS. We offer -these goods to the trade under an absolute guar antee. We give a square deal, and should you find they are not entirely satlsiactorv. after a thorough test, you may re t irn the goods and receive your money or other goods In exchange, at option. " Thro' the vales roamed the fair lssaquena, With as light and as happy a spirit As the bard's that went fluttering by her With Ita song of a Joyous, sweet freedom." .-Legend, C. S. R. Motto: " NO DARN " IN HER MOX. OCONEE KNITTING MILL, WALHALLA, S. C. CHICORA COLLEGE, Greenville, 5. C. Owned and Controlled by the Presbyteries of the Synod of South Carolina. A HIGH GRADE COLLEGF' FOR WOMEN. '_^CHRISTIAN HOME SCHOOL Graduate Courses In the Arts and Sciences, Music, Art, Expression Gymnastics and Business. Large and able Faculty. Beautiful grounds. Elegant buildings. Mod ern conveniences. Healthful climate. Location In Piedmont Section, and in City of 25,000. EXPENSES FOR THE ENTIRE YEAR: (A.) Tuition, Board, Room and Fees.$183.00 (B.) All included in proposition (A) and Tuition In Music, Art or Expression $203.00 tb.$213.00 The next Session opens September 17th. For Catalogue and information address, 26-35 S. C. BYRD, D. I)., President. THE CROSSETT SHOE! MAKES LIFE'S WALK EASY. FOR SALF. BY CW. Pitchford Co., WALHALLA. S. C. VISITING c.iKDS-All the latest styles. We want your orders for first class work in tho Engraving Une. We can furnish any style or any quantity you may desire. Write or call on THE KEOWEE COURIER. Walhalla, S. C. WE WANT our friends and patrons to leave their Printing and Engraving orders with us. Prompt attention and best service. Call and see our Une Of sam?les. THE KEOWEE COURIER, Walhalla, S. C. r 9 GO TO' Hardware Co., FOR zers, Hammocks, Screen Doors and Ball Goods, Fishing Tackle, Bicycles ors, Sash and Blinds, Paints, Oils and l-ware, Tinware, Galvanized Goods, Cooking Stoves, Garden and Farm HARDWARE COMPANY.