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THE ADVERTISER. Subscription Price-12 Months, $1.50 Pavablo In Advance Rates for Advertising.?Ordinary Ad vertisements, por square, ono inser tion, $1.00; each subsequent insertion, 60 cents. Liberal reduction mado for large Advertisements. W. W. Ball, Proprietor. LAUREMS, S. C., April 0, 1<>02. A "Pretty Little Republican." Shortly after tbe civil war a bright young lawyer frosh from Yale Uni versity left Massachusetts and settled in Texa?. He was only 22 and band eome?a real beauty who wore elegant olothos and accurately parted hair. Moreover, ho was full of oratorical ac complishments and belonged to the political party of Sumner. Of course ho soon found his way Into politico and ran for Congress. That was what brought him to the South. One warm lovoly day a mass raeo'ing was hold in the Court House and about 1,000 colored peoplo attended. Our young friend, slim and well groomed, his faint moustaches daintily curled and bla willowy form uttlred in a Bos ton tailor-made suit, arose to speak. And ho did speak, with eloquence that thrilled the vast dark audience. He told of Garrison, Phillips, John Brown and the rest and in roaring sentences said that Lincoln was an oven greater man than Washington?for which there was some excuse immediately af ter the war, the speakor being a Mas sachusetts person. As the young man's tempest of olo cution rolled on, suddenly a dreadful noise x'ose above it. A colored woman weighing some 300 pounds caused it. She was a shiny black perton and glo riously fut. She had burst into a fit of uncontrollable gleo and shouted and laughed just as though she might have ?'got religion" on the spot. Tho speakor paused and tho large lady paused with him, smiling a three mile smile at him. Tbo orator, think ing the oxcltument over, commenced to speak again when Instantly the groat negress leaped to the iloor and lift ed up her voice, exclaiming: "Oh, Lawdy! Oh, Lawdy!! What a pretty littlo republikin! Ise gwino to bug him! Lawdy! jist lot me hug him onct! What a protty little republikin! ' Such evidence of affection was too much for the young strangor, he sat down precipitately and the meeting adjourned. If the young Senator from South Carolina, he of tho curly locks, should venture into the Republican caucus perhaps the. scene may bo repeated and the venerablo Massaehussetts stateman whom wicked newspapers sometimes call "Granny" Hoar may bo beard to shout: "Oh, Lawdy! What a protty littlo republikin I" * History Four Years Back. Men of the same name do not always think in the same grooves. Col. James H. Tillman, for example, was not look ed upon until lately as a "Reformer" in the Ben Tillman sense. He was supposed to be a follower of his father, tho late Col. George D. Tillman, who was generally opposed to Sem'.tor Till man politically- In 1807 Col. James H. Tillman was an onthuslasticsuppor ter of Mr, McLaurin against Messrs Irby and Evans. When the campaign meeting was held In Edgefield Mr. Mc Laurin was Col. Tlilman's guest and Ool. Tillman seemed to bo his especial champion. Col. Tillman was thought to have provided McLaurin with some of the clevorest portions of bis campaign speeches. McLaurin was then a bosom friend of Governor Ellerbe. When the latter appointed James H. Tillman Lieutenant Colonel of volunteers, it was suggested that McLaurin's in fluence brought it about, though this was only u conjecture. So far as wo recall, Col. Tillman has never aligned himself with Senator Tillman unless by the withdrawal of the Roosevelt Invitation. Evdn then Col. Tillman placed the responsibility on contributors to the sword fund and did not avow tho act as his own. On the whole, Senator Tillman shou'd not be held answerable for his nephew James. Nor James Tillman for his unole Ben. Why mix your TlllmansV Most Tillmans arc able to stand on their own legs anyhow. * * A Logical Candidate. Merely to add to the gaiety of the situation, we suggest that Ex-Oover ernor J. G. Evans Is in a sonse the pe culiarly logical candidate to succeed Senator McLaurin. Mr. McLaurin is to be defeated for alleged republican tendencies and performances. In 1807 the late Senator Irby and Mr. Evans accused McLaurin repeatedly of just suoh. To ono who heard the cam paign spoeches of 1807, most of the charges glibly preforred against Mc Laurin now are stale. Incidonts in McLaurin's career since 1897 havo only emphasized tho truth-of what Messrs. Irby and Evans then declared from . every stump In tho State?thoy have proved nothing now. Evans survives. Those who opposed him most blttorly in 1807 are now us ing his campaign thunder of 1897 against MoLaurin. Of course he is the "logical" candidate. Meanwhile, Thk AnvERTiSER doos not commit itself to a logioal candi date; indoed thore may be abundant reasons why tho stat i should vote as lllogioally as usual. All of which re mains to be seon. V THE VICE OF NAGGING. Clouds the happiness of tho homo, but a nagging woman often needs help. 8he may bo so nervous and run-down in health that trlties annoy her. If she is'melancholy, exoltable, troubled with loss of appetito, hoadaohe, sleep lessness, constipation or fainting and dizzy spells, sho needs Electric Bitters, the most wonderful romedy for ailing women. Thousands of sufferers from female troubles, nervous troubles, back ache and weak kldnoys have used It, and become healthy and happy. Try it. Only 60 o. The Laurens Drug Co. guarantee satisfaction. WM, F. BEARD DEAD, Gallant Veteran Who Once Lived Here. Passed Away lu Greenville Last Thurs day?Was a Man of Great Personal Daring. Wm. P. Board died iu Greouville, at tho age of 70, last Thursday. Mr. Hoard formerly lived in Laurens, bo~ foro and after the war, and married a daughter of the late Col. J. P. Hoyt, and, therefore, a sister of Col. J. A. Hoyt. Mr. Beard was a native of Columbia and was an export gunsmith and ma chinist. At one time he dealt in con fectioneries here, bis store being on Laurens Street. Before tbo war ho was employed on the Columbia and Greenville liailroad. He served with great gallantry in the Confederate Army in Co. A; 3rd. S. O. V. During part of the war he was on dotailed ser vice as a machinist. He was a man of splendid personal daring. After tho riot hero in 1870 and the Federal con stabulary wore making many arrests, In April, 1872, they were eager to cap turo Mr. Beard who had been bold in tho protection of the white people's rights. Late one afternoon, it is re lated, he was at the home of Mrs. Mo Olintock, an aged lady, who lived whero Col. Traynbam lives now. Hearing that the constabulary were coming there for him, he quietly bade Mrs. McClintook good evening and walked out through the front door. At the some moment the conbtables were com ing in but, deceived by his cool beha vior porhaps and thinking he could not be tho man, they did not molest him. Tho constables searched tho premise Meanwhile Mr. Beard crossed the tho street, went through Mr. Uix's lot then through Dr. Simpson's (now Dr. j Barksdale's) and escaped. That night he made his way to Mrs. Elizabeth Watts' and slept in the bed with Maj. W. A. and It. C, now Judge, Watts. At daylight he left through the woods. Be had many "close sbaves" but bis intrepid bravery and nerve always) saved him. llo was a member of Palmetto Lodge of Masons. His old friends here have heard with great sorrow of his death and feel doeply for his family. His wifo, three sons and several daugh ters survive him. BUYS PLANT SYSTEM. Atlantic Coast Line Acquires Groat Property. The Atlantic Coast Lino Railway has purchased the Plant System. The Coast Line has always been ono of tbo host managed and most successful of Southern roads. Its trains will now go over Its own lines 300 miles South of Jacksonville to the West Coast of Florida. This is of interest to Laurens be cause tho Atlantic Coast Line owns the Charleston and Western Carolina. The Plant System has 2,000 miles of track age, chiefly in Florida and by purchas ing it tho Coast Lino becomes ono of the largest systems in tho South. J. E. BUltNSlUE PROMOTED. He Has Been Made Chief Bookkeeper of Grendel Mills. J. Edgar Burnsldo, ol Greenville, hus been eleoted chief book-keopor of tbe Grendel Cotton Mills at Green wood, and bis new duties began this week. Mr. Burnside formerly lived In this city and married Mies Sullivan, the daughter of Mr. Jared 1). Sullivan. In Greenvlllo he has been with MoAlister & Beattie. a leading dry goods bouso. His friends here are glad to hear of his promotion to this responsible posi tion which they know he will fill with satisfaction to tbo company omploying him. JURYMEN ? It AWN. Chosen to Servo During Second Week of Court. Tho following jurors were drawn last Wednotday to sorvo tbo second week, beginning April 21st, of tbe coming special term of tho Court of General Sessions: T. B. Campbell, Dials; Sidney Arm strong, Dials; Isaac M. Owings, Dials; J. R. Henderson. Laurens; John M. Meador, Hunter; W. M. Sumercll, Hun ter; W. B Owens, Hunter; H. E. Gray, Laurens; W'm. S. Thackston, Youngs; R, lt. McDanlol, Waterloo; F. D. Bolt, Dials; J. Rhett Copelaud, Hunter; R. H. Owings, Dial; J. A. P. Moore, Lau rons; J. A.Taylor, Dials; C. B. Bobo, Laurens; John N. Golden, Waterloo; R. H. Young, Hunter; John D. Owings, Dials; E. A. Hamilton, Waterloo; J. C. Chandler, Cross Hill: W E. Martin, Youngs; R 1). Boyd, Sullivan; U. R. Martin, Sullivan; J. B. Cook, Youngs; John L. Bagwell, Sullivan; J. H. Phln ney, Hunter; W. M. Coker, Youngs; John B. Davis, Sullivan; W. L. Mock, Youngs; Jas. A. Fowler, Youngs; J. A. D. Young, Waterloo; J. Y. Fowler, Youngs; Mclmouth Fleming, Youngs; J. N. Jones, Jr., Sullivan; W. C. Ma hon, Dials. Every Miller Had the Opportunity. Nearly all mills made pure flour be fore the anti-Adulteration League was organized. The league was organizod when tho adulteration of flour first began, and was designed tostop it in its inciplency. Every flour-miller in the United States was invited to join tho League,but the fact that be had to make oath that he never had und never wou'd adulterate bis flour, and in addition bad to put up a forfeit of $1,000 to strongthou his oath, caused a largo number to hesitate, and finally to de cline. Bransford Mills, manufacturer of the "Clifton," was among the first to join, because It never had and never oxpectedto adulterate Its flour. 1.9 not such a stand worth considering w.'ien you buy Hour with which to feed your children, especially when a poisonous mineral is being used to adulterate it? Wo think so. Thon ordor "Clifton" of your grocer. Our "White Fawn" half patent) and Snowflake or Spotless straight) are sold under the same guarantee. T. N. Barksdale and M. H . Fowler soil it In this city. Thk Advertiser and the Weekly Constitution for $1.75. Soe ad In this issuo. Our County Correspondence. DOTS FROM DIALS. On account of the very Inclement weather the farm work has been great ly retarded throughout this country. Wheat and oats are looking very favor able at present considering the severe Winter and Spring. We hope there will be a good yield of grain this year as it will be greatly needed! Tbe many friends of Mrs. B. F. Aborcromble will regret to learn that she Is critically ill at this writing, but all hope for her a speedy recovery. Little Arthur, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Ourry, has been very sick for several days, but we hope to see him out soon. There seems to be something that attracts Mr. Bob Owlngs over on ttiis side very often. I Miss Maud Celey, tho teacher of Dials High School, spent Saturday and Sunday with relatives and friends in Anderson. Mr. Floyd Curry, who has heon olerklng for T. R. Owings & Son, iB at homo now, and will follow the plow. Messrs. Rodgers and Kellett, of Babbtown, were on this side Sunday afternoon. Our magistrate, Mr. P. M. Heliums, is all smiles It's another boy. Dials was well represented In jour city last Saturday, but the names arc too numerous to mention. Tho bachelors sc-em very much down in the mouth, but say they are still on tho carpet. Ou account of some one exchanging naddles with Mr. D. D. Harris, it was very uncomfortable riding*for him last Monday afternoon, as he had only one stirrup. Mr. and Mrs J. W. Abercrombie, of Honea Path, visited friends and rela tives in this community Saturday and Sunday. Mr. S. L. Curry, a young planter of this section, is not through gathering his last year's crop of ootton yot. Hur rah up Sam or it will be too late to plant another erop. Dials High School took a holiday 1st of April and spent tbe day very pleasantly on tho Knob. Mr. Oraden, one of Dials popular young sports, has purchased a fine horse. Lookout glrlp, he is prepared to go driving with you now. Little Tommie, son of Mr. and Mrs. II Y. Simmons, is very ill at this writ ing. We hopo to report him bottor soon. This is a beautiful sun shiny duy. and you can hear tho merry whiatle of the plow boy on every side, satisfied with bis lot. He seems to think farm ing is the beet calling on earth, which it Is. Ho goes to work at early morn and works until the setting sun hides itself behind the Western hills, and then goes home with a cheer ! ful heart and feuls satisfied that ho has done his duty, Then ho can lay his head on his pillow and sleep peace fully which none, of our city boys can [enjoy. And oh! just think for a mo ment what a pleasure it is for our coun try girls and boys to gather tho boun tiful Mowers, and if it's not convenient for tbe boys to help gather them the girls will fix up a nice box and send to them. But now, dear readers, don't think that I have been receiving flowers from the maidens, hut my naohelor friend reoeived a beautlfuLbox of vio lets not a great while since, and surely he was the happiest boy (I will call him by thnt name if ho Is a baohelor) on earth. And I think if that young lady knew how fondly he caros for thorn she would send another nice box im mediately. CAN'T KEEP IT SECRET. The splendid work of Dr. King's Nqw Life Pills is dally coming to light. No such grand remedy for Liver and Bowel troubles was ever known before. Thousands bless them for curing Con* sttbatlon, Sick Headaoho, Biliousness, Jauhdioo and Indigestion. Try them. 26o at Laurens Drug Co. l LISBON BOTS. We are sorry to notice the death of our friend, Col. B. W. Ball. A good man has gone to his last resting place, and the family havo our deepest sym pathy. Farm work is goiDg along as well as could bo expected, considering so much rain, and wheat Is very soon for this season of tho year. Missos Uittii! and Emma Cunning ham, of Madden Station, visited rela tives and frlonds In this vicinity last Sunday. Mr. W. L. Holmes is in Charleston attending the Exposition. We expect to hear from him when he returns. Prof. T. J. Pyles will go down in a few days to visit tho City by the Soa. Hon. A, J. Smith wont to Spartan burg last Monday on business. Mr. Ed. Teague, of Waterloo, spent last Sunday with Mr. T. S. Teague and family. Col. H. Y. Simpson, of your city, spent last Sunday with his t-istor, Mrs. J. N. Wright. Mrs. Ballew is very indisposed. Miss Lutle Wright is Improving. Mr. E. F. Toague visited Mountvillo last Friday. Miss Lessie Fuller, of Cross Hill, spent a few days last weok in this com munity. Mits Corrio Boyd, of Mountville, visited in this community last week. Mr. Robert Milam, of Mountvillo, camo over and spent last Sunday with his mother and brothers. Mr. A. R. Holums has about com pleted his fish pond on Possum Hollow. Tho Milam boys havo made a won derful Improvement on the place they bought from Mr. Holmes. These young men deserve much credit for tho progress they have made in tho last few years. Their father died several years ago and loft their mothor, Mrs. Mary Mriam, with severi. little boys to provide for, and it is remark ablo how she got along in this world. Today they are the best fixed crowd in our community. They aro 6turdy, Christian young gontlomen. Mrs. Eli/.a Fuller is again onjoying her usual health. Telephon?. OWINUSVILLEj, Tho farm era are making good use of tho pretty wealher wo arc having now. B?rau have begun to plant corn, whllo others work at thoir cotton land first, and put what spare time thoy have on corn land. Mr. Balontino has been sick for the past few days with gnpp"? Mr. J. N. O'dell has a very sick child. Mrs. O. I. Martin has been vory tick for ilri last few days. Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Jones, of Bald win, visited relatives here last Saturday night and Sunday, Mr. and Mrs. Goo. Oulbertson, ol Mt. Olivo, visited rolatlves horo last Saturday night and Sunday. Master Otis Martin and sister vlsltod relatives at Poplar Springs last Saturday night, Mr. Carl Martin visited noar Ir by'a last Saturday night. Mr. Jim Hamilton, of Ekom, was cn this sido last Sunday.. Mr. S. R. Redden and family vis ited near Ekom last Sunday. Pete. LOCKJAW FROM COBWEBS. Cobwebs put on a cut lately gave a woman lockjaw. Milltons know that tbe boat thing to put on a cut Is Buck len's Arnica Salvo, the infallible healer of Wounds, Uleeiv, Sores, Skin Erup tions, Burns, Soalds and piles. It ouros or no pay. Only ?60 at Laureng Drug Co. HAS HIS FURLOUGH. Souvenir of Old Confed erate Hays. Ii. G. Balle Bas Paper Which Let Him Come Home to bo Married. ? City Clerk L. G. Balle has in his pos session the original of a furlough from tho Confederate States Army. It is of especial Interest because it was ob tained to pormithlmto come home and be married. The paper is yellow and worn but tbe writing is fairly legible. Tho fur lough is dated "II Qu. 3rd So. Ca. Batt. Camp near Charleston, Jan. 14, 1865." On tho back appear numerous endorsements. Tbe furlough reads: To all whom It may concern: Tho bearer hereof, a private of Capt. J. M. Harris' Comp. D. 3rd So. Ca. Uatt. agod twenty years, llvo foot six inchoshigb, fair complexion, blue eyes, light hair and by profession a tailor, born in Prussia, city of Posin and on listod at Columbia, S. O, on tbo 1st. of December, 1801, to serve for the period of 12 months and subsequoutly enlisted at Adams Run, S. C , for tho period of three yoars or for tho war,?Is hereby permitted to go to his home InLaureus bist, So. Ca., bo having received a furlough from the 28th day of January to tho 1st day of March, ut which pe riod ho will rejoin hi9company or reg iment near Charleston or wherever it may be stationed or be considered a deserter Subsistence has been fur nished to said private, L, G. Hallo, to to tho 11th Jan. 1805, and pay to the 1st July, 1804 inclu.-ivo. Private L. G. Balle has never received a furlough or a commutation in lieu thereof. Given under my hand at camp near Charleston, S. C, tbo 14th Jan. 1805. A. W. Buhnside, Capt., Comm. Co. D. 3rd. 8.C. Batt. Tho following Is ondorsod by Capt. Harris, commanding the battalion: "The applicant desires to go to his homo in Laurens Dist. to consummate an engagement of marriago loug since entered Into; which In consequence of tho existing war has been postponed until the present time. If any testi mony of tho fact bo needed it can bo adduced to tbe satisfact'on of the most incredulous. Private Balln Is a for eigner and hoping his application will bo favorably considered;" etc. Tho approval of tho application Is then endorsed by Col. Jno. D. Kennedy, Major General MoLaws and Lieut. General Hardee by his assistant Ad jutant General. Private Balle came homo and on Feb. 14th, wa9 married to Miss Mary Ann Hellams in Dials Church, Rev. Dr. llagsdrilo performing tho ceromony. The groom's wedding suit was his woll worn Confederate uniform, tho trousers of which sbowod more than one patch and tho bride's dress was of homo spun which she had wovon herself; such was tho stringency of those eventful days. Six days later Mr. Balle returned to his command nnd remained until it surrendered. He has his parolo dated May 4,1805, at Greensboro, N. C. Mr. Balle was a bravo and faithful soldier just as he is a worthy citizen now. Tho young couplo whoso fates were linked together In tbe days of '66 have lived to rear a splendid family of sons and daughters to manhood and woman hood . WOULD SMASH THE CLUB. If members of tbo "Hay Fover As sociation" would use Dr. King's Now Discovery for Consumption, tho club would go to pieces, for it always cures this malady,?and Asthma, tho k ml that bailies tha doctors?it wholly drives from the system. Thousands of once-hopeless sufferers from Consump tion, Pnoumonia, Bronchitis owo their lives and hoa'tb to it. It conquers Grip, saves littlo ones from Croup and Whooping Cough and Is positively guaranteed for all Throat and Lung troubles. fiOc., $1.00. Trial bottles freo at Laurens Drug Company. The State of South Carolina, Laubens County. In Court of Common Ploas. Piedmont Savings and Investment Company, Plaintiff, against Oaspsr Watts, Defendant. Pursuant to decree of tho Court In tho above stated action, I will sell at Laurens Court House, (luring tho If gal hours of sale, on tho first Monday In May next, being the 5th day of the month, to highest bidder, the following lots to wit: All that lot in tbe city of Laurens, in said State and county, containing four tenths (4-10) or an acre, more or less, boundod by lands of Martha Davis, Laurens Oil and Fertilizer Co., loom ing Street, Charleston and Western Carolina Railroad Co.. and others. Also that lot in said city of Laurens containing throe-tenths (3-10) of an acre, more or loss, bounded by track of Charleston and Western Carolina Rail road Co,, by the lot above described and by lands of Martha Davis and Eli jah MoMorrls. Torms?One-half tho ptirchaso mon ey to bo paid In cash, the remainder on a credit of twolvo months, with Inter est from date of nalo, secured by bond and'mortgago of the premises sold; and tho bouses on premises being insured in a sum equal to mortgage debt and fiollcy assigned to the Clerk; with eavo to purchaser to pay all cash. ' If tho purchasher falls to comply with the terms of sale, the promperty to be resold at his risk on tho eamo or some subsequent Salesday. John P. Bolt, c. c. P. and g. s for l. 0. April 7ib, 1002?41 Thin 8lgnnturo is on ovory box of the gonidno Laxative Bromo*Quinine Tablets tho rem. (iv that enres a cold in one day Spring Humors Como to most pcoplo ami causo many troubles,?pimples, boils and other eruptions, besides loss of - appetite, that tired feeling, ills of biliousness, Indigestion and headache Tbo sooner ono gets rid of them tho hotter, and tho way to get rid of them and to build up tho system that bus suffered from them is to take Hood's Sarsaparilla and Pills Forming in combination tho Spring Mediciuo par excellence, of unequalled strongth in purifying tho blood as shown by unequalled, radical and per manent cures of Scrof uln Salt Rheum Scald Head Boils, Pimples All Kinds of Humor Psoriasis Blood Poisoning Rheumatism Catarrh Dyspepsia, Etc Accept no substitute, but bo sure to get Hood's, and get it today. 'rile j.aurens Briars. The Laurens"Briars will hohl their 10th Annual Reunion at Lanfoid Station on Saturday the 12th day of April. Mil Int - ? L. Bonham and other dis tinguished gentl'juion are expected to be present. Tho public generally, and old Veterans espeol dly are expected to turn out. Let everyone remember that wo will stand in particular need of sor othing to eat. B. W. LAN KORD. March 25, 1902. Announcement. For Auditor: The friends of Cv A. Power, ap preciating his competency for tbe position rospoctfully suggest his name to the voters ot the county iu tho approaching Democratic Primary for tho oflice of Auditor. Friends in Dials and Youngs. For Probate Judge: Tho friends of W. A. McClin took announce him as a candidate for Judge of Probate for Laurens county for the next term, subject to tho result of the Primary elec tion. TII11EE Papers a Week. FOR ABOUT THE PRICE OF ONE. This Paper and tho Atlauta Twlco-a-Weck Jurnal for $1.75 Hero you got too news of tho world and all your local news whiloit is fresh, paying very little more than ono paper costs. Eithor piper is well worth $1.00 but by special arrangement wo are en abled to put in both of them, giving three papers a week for this low price. You cannot equal this anywhere else, and this combination is THE BEST PREMIUM for those who war?, a great paper and a homo paper. Tako these and you will keop up with tho times. The Semi-Weekly Journal makes common cause with tho farmers and publish es hundreds of letters from them on farm topic, describing their experience in making crops, etc. It Is a paper devoted to tbe develop ment of tho resources of tho South and the welfare of its people. The Journal is the authorized medium for tho publication of matter relating to the Cotton Growers' Protective As sociation, and has contributed largely to tho increased price paid for cotton this season. Besides general news tho Twioo-a Week Journal has much agricultural matter and other articles of special In terest to farmers. It has regular con tributions by Sam Jones, Mrs. W. H. Felton, John Temple Graves, Hon. C. II. Jordan and other distinguished writers. Any of tho following premiums or papers are given with a year's sub scription to The Laurens Adver tiser and tho Semi-weekly Journal for $1.75: Wall Map of tho State of Georgia. Tho McKlnloy Pictures. Southern Cultivator, Atlanta; Ga. Tho Western Poultry News, of Lin coln, Neb. American Swineherd, of Chicago, 111. Tho Gentlewoman, of New York City. Tri Stato Farmer and Gardener, of Chattanooga, Tenn. The Homo and Farm, of Louisville,! Ky. Tho American Agriculturist, of New York City. The Commercial Poultry, of Chi cago, 111 . The Stockman, of DeFunlak Springs, Fla. Call at this oflice and le;. . o your sub scriptions for both papers. You can get a sample copy of either paper here on application. INSURANCE! FIRE, ACCIDENT,STEAM BOILER, PLATE GLASS, FIDELITY and BURGLARY. When wishing any of those call upon. W. II. DIAL, Agent, Laurons, S. O. 'Phonos?Oflice 44; Residence 80. DEAFNESS OR HARD HEARING ARE MOW (DURABLE by our new invention. Only tho3e b;;rn deaf are incurable. HEAD NOISES CEASE IMMEDIATELY. P. A. WERMAN, OF BALTIMORE, BAYSt JlALTiMonn, Mil.. March 30, 1001. Gentlemen : ? nein;; entirely cured of deafness, thanks to your treatment, I will now give you n full history of my case, to be used at your discretion. About five years ngo my right car began to sing, and this kept on getting worse, until I lost my hearing In this car entirely. I underwent a treatment lor catarrh, for three months, without any success, consulted a num ber of physicians, among others, the most eminent car specialist of this city, who told m* the* only an operation could help me, und ?ven that only temporarily, that the head noises would then cease, but the hearing In the affected car would be lost forever. I then saw your advertisement accidentally In a New York paper, and ordered your treat ment. After I had tised it only a few days according to your directions, the noises ceased, and to-day. after five weeks, my hearing in the diseased ear ha9 been entirely restored. I thank you heartily and beg to remain Very truly yours. . . . P. A. WKRMAN, 7308. Broadway, Daltimore, Md. Our treatment does not interfere with your usual occupation, a?V?rce'nd YOU CAN CURE YOURSELF AT HOME ?t?"? INTERNATIONAL AURAL CLINIC, 696 LA 8ALLE AVE., CHICAGO, ILL Reduced Rates Special Occasions Yla C. & W. C. Ry. The Charleston and Western Caro lina Railway announce reduced rates from all their stations on account spe cial occasions named below: State Oratorical Contest Greenwood. ?Round trip tickets for this occasion, will ho on sale April 17th and 18th, final return limit April 21st, 1902. Southern Baptist Convention, Asb ville, N. C?Roud trip tickets at ONE FARE will be on sale from all coupon stations to Asbevillo, at one faro. Par tics at local stations can bo furnished with tickets also if application made to our Agents. Tickets on sale May 0th to 10th, Inclusive ,linal limit May 21st. An extension can be had until June 2nd on payment fee fifty cents. South Atlantic States Musical Festi val Spartan burg.?Round trip tickets at one fake will bo on sale to Spar tanburg April 29th, 80th and May 1st, final limit May 3rd, 1902. W. J. Cbaio, General Passenger Agent. Cures Eczema and Itching Humors Through the Blood?Costs Noth ing to Try It. B. B. B. (Botanic Blood Bulra) is now recognized as a certain and euro euro for Eczema, Itching akin, Hu mors, Scubs, Scales, Watery Blis ters, Pimples, Aching Bones or Joinls, Boils, Carbuncles, Prick ling Pain in the Skin, Old Eating Sores, Ulcers, otc. Botanic Blood Balm taken internally, cures the worst and most dcop-aeatod cases by enriching, purifying and vitaliz ing tho blood, thereby giving a healthy blood supply to tho skin. Botanic Blood Balm is the only cure, to stay cured, for these aw ful, annoying skin trouble?. Other remedies may relieve, but B. B. B. actually cures, heals every sore, and gives the rich glow of health to the ekin. B. B. B. builds up tho broken-down body and makes the blood red and nourishing. Over 3,000 voluntary testimonials of cures by Botanic Blood Balm (B. B. B.) Druggists $1. Trial treat ment free and prepaid by writing Blood Balm Co., Atlant!?, Go. De scribe trouble,and free medical ad vice given until cured. Attention, Democrats. For tbe purpose of re-organizing the Democratic parly of Laurens county, the eeveral Democratic Clubs sre bet ehy called to moot at their usual places of meeting, at 2 o'clock p. in., on the 4th Saturday in April next, being the 20th day of tbe month, (except as to tbo Laurens and Clinton Mill clubs, which will meet at 5 o'clock p. m. insUad of 2 o'clock) to re-organize by tho election of a President, Vice-President, Secre tary and Treasurer, and an Executive Committee of three or more members, an enrolling committee of three or more members and an Executivo Committee man. At same time and place tho Clubs will elect Delegates to a County Con vention which is hereby called lo meal at Laurens O. II., on the Int Monday in May next, said Convention to elect Del egates to a Stato Convention. Th i basis of Club representation in the coming convention is one delegate for every 25 members or majority fraction thereof. The Clubs arc admonitdicd to take due notice of above call and to send full delegations to County Convention. By order of O. P. SMITH, Democratic County Chairman. HEADS SHOULD NEVER ACHE. Never endure this trouble. Use at once the remedy that stopped it for Mrs. N. A. Webster, of Winnie, Va., she writes "Dr. King's New Life Pills wholly cured me of slek headaches I had suffered from for two years." Cure Headache, Constipation, Bilious ness. 25c at Laurens Drug Co.'s drug store. ATTENTION, CLUB NO. 2. By ordor of tho County Chair man, Laurens Township Demo cratic Club, No. 2, will meet in tho Court House, on Saturday af ternoon, at 3 o'clock, April 26th inst., being tho dth Saturday, to reorganize by tho election of a President, Vice-PreBident, Secre tary and Troasurer, an Executive Committee, enrolling committee, and Executive Committeoman. At samo time and place to elect delegates to County Convention and to transact such other busi ness as may come before the moot ing. T. B. CREWS, Chm'n Club No. 2. Deafness Cannot Bo Cured By local application as thoy cannot reached the diseased portion of the ear. There is only one way to euro deafnesn, and that is by constitutional remedies. Deafness is cansod by an i. il.mied condition of the mucous lin ing of the Eustachlan Tube. When this tube Is inllamed you have a rumb ling sound or Imperfect bearing, and when It is entirely closed, Deafness Is tho result, and unless the Inflammation can be taken out and this tube restored to Its normal condition, hearing will ha destroyed forever; nine ca?os out of ton arc caused by Catarrh, which is nothing but an inflamed condidlton of the mucous surfaces. Wo will glvo Ono Hundred Dollars for any ca?o of Deafness caused by catarrh that cannot be cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Send for circulars, free. F. J. Cheney & Co., Tolodo, O. Sold by Druggists, 75c. Hall's Family Pills are tho best. If You uro in Doubt where to get your Garden Seed, remember wo handol the beat and freshest seed. We burn all of our old pa pers and buy now ficcd, See that tho papor is stamped 1002. Palmetto Drug Co. Look for sign with the Tree. OOODODO*ODnBBBI0OODOODnOODOOQ ? ^st^ir>a CUirc Ff eel | n n a d ? _o a Asthmalene Brings Instant Relief and PermanentCure in all Casesg Sent Absolutely Free on Receipt of Postal. CHAIN IB *? . FOR UN ~ YEARS n n D ? It bringsg It curesn ? There la nothing like Asthmalono. instant relief, even in the worst cases when all else fails. .-,.? The Rev. O. P. W?lls, of Villa Ridge, 111.,? says: 44 Your trial bottle of Asthmalane receivedj iu good condition. I cannot t?>ll you how tbank-n ful I feel for the good derived from if. I was a? slave chained, with putrid sore throat and astbman for ten years. I despaired of ever being cured .g I saw your advertisement for the euro of thifR droadful and tormenting disease, asthma, anug thought you had overspokeu yourselves, but re-n solved to givo it atrial. To nay astonishment, theg trial acted like a charm. Send.me a full size bottlt.g We want to send to every sufferer a trial treatment of Asthma-j R line, similar to tho one that cured Mr. Wells. We'll send It byi I mail Postpaid, Absolotely Free of Charge, to any sufferer wbog 1 will wrlto for It, even on a postal. Never mind, though you oreg 1 despairing, however bad your case, tho more glad wo are to send It.n " bo not delay, wrlto at snoe, addressing DR. TAFT BROS.' MEDI-g u CINE CO., 79 East 120th St., N. Y. City. Sold by all Druggists. n dnrjiBnBOconBnnoBDD aannnnaaBaaaaaaaarBBBBOBBBBBBBOBBB o WHY T}ot Get into tho habit of dealing at THE HUB, instead of skipping around from place to place? It's just as easy and a groat deal safer. Wo are always here aud always ready to make everything pleasant and satisfactory for our customers; and the ofterncr you como the moro money you'll save. Our Spring Line of Dress Groods, Wash Goods, Embroideries and Trimmings is the handsomost we have ever shown, and we arc offering them at the Lowest Possible prices. Wo a:o Headquarters for Stylish Mil linery. Prompt and courteous at tention whether you buy or not. Try us. BST Under Ben-Dolla Hotel. pnng TOCK W. G. WILSON ?-^m-? White Goods, Laces, Embroideries Ladios who start early to make up these Goods before the hotweathor sets in will find here a choice Hue to select from. We consider the YVhito India Linons the best value wo havo over shown. In Style the Embroideries are up to date and at reasona ble cost. We have a full line of Silks and many now articles to show and our space so limited here to mention them that we will kindly ask you to come and make a personal inspection of sthe same. Respectfully, W. Gr. Wilson & Co. Fo* EastetT COFTRIOHT, 1901 B. KIRSCHBAUM A CO. Our Spriug and Summer Styles aro ready for your approval. We aro confident that an inspection of our complete stock of wearing apparol for Men, Youths and Lit tle Men will result in your patron age, for there is not ono garmont iu our storo that will not fulfill or surpass your host expectations. A visit to our storo at this timo will put you on tho style for tho present Soason. Mon's Suits at $7-50, $10.00, $12.50 and $15.00 include this seasons selooted patterns and possess quality, fit and in dividuality. Our Boy's Dopartmcnt soems redolent with tho balmy air of Spring. Only paronts who visit this department will appreciate how thoroughly we havo unticipatod their every want. Our now Hat styles for spriug and summer aro ready: Nobby Dorby's and Soft effects in the now Panama Shapo in the celebrated Hanes $3.00 hat. This is your storo?oomo in and look whon you plcaso and buy if you chooso. Yours for bus'uoss, J. E. MINTER & BRO., Leaders of Low Prices. House to Rent. Mrs. H. W. Ball has a six room cot tage to rout on Laurens street, very near thopubllc square. Thehouso has six rooms in it, has a woll on tho prem ises and the rent is eight dollars. Any one desiring to rent the house 'phone or apply in person to Mrs. Rail. Wantkd? You to order your whis key for ''personal uao" from Cooper Farming Distillery Co., lirevard, N. 0. Corn whlskoy from $1.65 to $2,00 per gallon; vessel Includod Ryo from $2.15 to $3.15. Poach brandy $2.65. Ap ple $2.15 per gallon. ? A. F. Coopbr, . President. i