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NEGRO ATTEMPTS TO BREAK JAIL. Sheriff Diickett's Tussle With Walter Lowe. FIERCE S TUGGLE. Sheriff's Hide Down Steep Stairs. Lowe Rnu Against Door and Dislocated Ills Shoulder Which Fortunately Disabled Hint. Captain T. J. Duokett had a rapid ride down the jail stairs Monday night, or rather was dragged down them by Walter Lowe, the 185 pound negro implieated in the Waterloo riot of two years ago and who was captured in Georgetown two months ago The sheriff wont up stairs in tho jail to lock up prisoners for tho ninht who were allowed freedom of tho jail hall In day time. As he was barring the hall door at tho head of the stairs after barring the oells, Lowe, who had secreted hira solf in a vacant eeli, triod to dash by. Captain Duokett was unarmed but he soizod tho nogro about the shoulders and down the 6tairs thoy went and out the front door, the Captain hang ing on and trying to stop him. At the front door Lowo ran against tho door facing and dislocated his shoulder. That made him easy to handle until a8sistaneo came. Lowe's shoulder has been set and ho is now closely confined. Cuptain Duckott savs that a man with a kodak could havo gotton a strik ing picture as he camo down stairs clinging to Lowe's shoulders. MIL P. D. ELLIOTT DEAD. Had Itoached tho Age of 72?Passed Away iu Atlanta. Mr. Pinkney Elliott died at tho homo of his son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. A. R. Fleming, where ho had been visiting since early in January, last Friday night. The body was brought bore and interred in tho city cemetery Sunday morniug. Mr. Elliott was about 72 years old and had lived hero most of his life. He is survived by ono son, J. C. Elliott, and three daughters, Mrs. Fleming, Mrs. W. A. Johnson and Miss Lena Elliott. The family have tho sympathy of the community in their bereavement. PULPITS EXCHANGED. Mr. Held Preached Hero and Mr. Adams at Woodruff. Rev. B. Palmor Bold of tho Presby terian Church in Woodruff preached two eloquent and strong sormons in the First Presbyterian Church Sunday. Tho congregations, morning and eve ning, wore large. * ___________ JAMES S. ADAMS DEAD. Passed Away in Union Suddenly Last Saturday Night. Mr. James S. Adams, formerly of this town, recently of Union, died in the latter town Saturday night, aged about 36. Ho was burled here Sunday, Rev. J. W. Shell and Rev. Mr. Compton of ficiating. A widow and five children survive him. His parents and several brothers und sisters live here. Mr. Adams was at one tiino a mom bor of tho city council from Ward 3. Ho was a native of Newborry, having como hero with his family about six yoars ago. He bad many friends who will hear with sorrow of his death. TO CUBE A COLD IN ONE DAY Take Laxativ? Bromo Quinine Tab lets. All druggists refund the money If it falls to euro. E. W. Grove's sig nature is on each box. 25c. Wanted ? Good correspondent at Clinton. Will pay salary. Apply by letter only The Adv ektiser. LAURENS WANTS BETTER SCHEDULES. Mooting Discusses the Railway Situa tion?Committees Appointed to See the Railroad Men. The Board of Trade met in the court house yesterday to consider the rail way situation. President Darlington was in the Chair and a number of gen tlemen were present not members of tho Board. The action of the .meeting was con fined to the appointment of a commit tee to confer with President Childs and Supt. Anderson and ask for an ad ditional train between Columbia and Greonvillo. This committee consists of Messrs. Darlington, P.A. Simpson, W. L. Gray and S. M. Wilkes. Another committee was appointed consisting of Mr. Darlington, Mr. N. B. Dial, W. L. Gray, R. A. Cooper and W. W. Ball to confer with parties in Richmond and ask them to co-operate in building a line between this town und Clinton, perhaps an electric line. The situation was discussed generally and it is believed that some good will come from the meeting. There is a fair prospect of having an additional passenger train to Columbia. Perfect Beantlos. Mr. A. J. Smith has boen bringing some of tho handsomest strawberries to Laurons over seen here- They aro especially large and, unlike most large berries, are uniformly ripe. A great many varieties are difficult to ripen on all sides but those beauties of Mr. Smith are in every way perfoot. The Advertiser lorce was generously given an opportunity to examine the berries at close range, and enjoyed half a gallon. Prayermeeling Notice. Mr Editor:?Please allow me spaco to say to all concerned that, as I was not called away from homo this weok, as expected, our prayermoetlng will bo hold on Thursday ovening at the usual hour. Respectfully, Watson B. Duncan. Lnurons Mado Fabrics. It will pay to examine tho bleached and print goods for sale by the Lau rens Cotton Mills Store. These gooJe aro for sale at prices far below what tbey ordinarily bring?for they are the mill's own make. Moreover, their quality is not surpassed. Read the ad vertisement elsewhere. Case Continued. The trial of Mr. Reubon Pitts In Spartanburg has been continued to the next term of court on account of the lllnofcs of Mr. Pitts. Mr. Pit's is quite sick at his home here. Lflrriflpps Kuggies and W a grins }{Cheaper than Anybody. Come and See. j? LAURENTS. C. 3D* IKE NEWS OF THE WORLD. | Last week tbe St. Louis Exposition was dedicated. Ex-President Cleve land was present and was the guest of Hon. D. R. Franicis, president of the Exposition. President Roosevelt was also present and was entertained by Governor Francis. In tho north west part of Canada Wednesday night a part of Turtle mountain slid olT and 5<> poople in the I village of Frank, at tbe foot of the mountain, were killed. Bad blood and indigestion are deadly enomies to good health. Burdock Blood Bitters destroys them. Attention? Altiaucenteu! It has been decided that Leosvillo Alliance would moot only once a month during tbe remainder of the Spring aud Summer months, and that on Sat urdays before tho 4th Sundays in oach month. Contorvillo Alliance meets Saturdays before tho Second Sundays. So tho brotbron will have the opportunity of meeting with each other, and wo take pleasure in inviting tho brethren from Centervillo to moot with us as often as they can. R. O. Haikston, President. B. F. Godfrey, Sec'y. Goes to Cross Hill. Rev. Mr. Pharr who has been living here about a year and preaching to the Second Presbyterian Church has gone to Cross Hill where he will be pastor of the Liberty Springs Church. Lau rens regrets that Mr. Pharr and bis family will no longer be here. In Detroit ir> men were killed by a train running into them Sunday. A crowd of 1,600 was standing around tho tracks waiting for a train. Clothing Renovated. CLEANING AND DYEING DONE . PROMPTLY. Cleaning and Dyeing Club up stairs ovor old Post Office. 'Phono No. 70. W. B. DOZIER. TRIBUTE OP RESPECT. Resolutions iu Memory of Mr. A. L. Kern of Huntington. The following resolutions were adopted by the Huntington Sabbath School on the death of Mr. A. L. Koro: The Sabbath School of Huntington is called upon to mourn the loss of Mr. A L. Kern, one of our members. He will meet with us no more; be will slug with us no more our Sunday School song?. He bas been promoted to membership in the class of tbo re deemed. His sufferings were of a die? tre?slng character, but he continued submissive to the last. After four days of a most agonizing strugglo and In tbo full possession of his mental faculties, he fell asleep on Tuesday evening at 8 o'clock. In viowof this sad and mournful los?, t?is Sabbath School desires to express its appreciation of its friend and fellow member. Therefore be it Resolved? 1st: That this Sabbath School has beard with deep regret of the death of Mr. A. L. Kern, but whllo we mourn his loss wo do not mourn as those who have no hope, for we believe that Je sus died and rose again, and that when he comes, He will bring our brother with him. Resolved, 2nd: That we extend our heart-felt sympathy to his bereaved family, and will offer up our prayers to the Cod of all comfort that he would sustain them in this durk and trying hour. Resolved, 3: That a blank page bo loft in our minute book, also in our Secretary's book?In bis memory. Resolved, 4 : That a copy of these re solutions be sent to tbe afflicted family with the assurance of our sympathy and prayers, and also to the J aurens papers for publication. Miss Carrie Ray, For tbe Committee. April 27th, 1908. Notice to Creditors. All persons holding claims against the estate of L. W. Simkins, deceased, are notified and required to present them duly attested to the Judge of Probate of Laurens County at his of fice on or before tbe 22nd day of May. 1003. S. McGowan Simkins, Administrator. April 28, 1903.?It. AUGUSTA and ASHKVTLLE SHOUT LINE. Schedule in Effect Mar. 1,1903. 2:07 p m Lv. Laurens Ar 1:30 p m 3 30 pm Ar Spartauburg, Lv 1201 pin (Southern Hallway) 3 40 pm Lv Spartanburg Ar 10 25 am 5 32 pm Ar Saluda Lv 8 39 am 6 11 pm Ar Hendersonville Lv 8 05 am (C. ?fc W. C. Railway) 1 55 pm Lv Laurens Ar 1 45 pm 2 51 p m Lv Greenwood Ar 12 41 pm 5 20 pm Ar Augusta Lv 10 10 am 2 35 pm Lv Augusta Ax 11 55 am 0 30 pm Ar Beaufort Lv 7 50 pm 0 45 pm Ar Port Royal Lv 7 40 am 2 09 pm Lv Lanrens Ar 1 35 pm 3 25 pm Ar Greenville Lv. 12 15 pm For information relative to tickets rates, schedules, etc., address J. It. NOLAN, Agent Laurens S. C. GEO. T. BRYAN, G. A. ERNEST WILLIAMS, Gen. Pass. Agent, Augusta, Ga. T. M. EMERSON, Traffic Man. AN OLD FAVORITE THE LADY'S "YES" By Elizabeth Barrett Browning ELIZABETH BARRETT BROWNING, wife of tho poet Robert Browning and herself considered one of the beat of England's singers, was born In London March 6. 1S0C, end died In Florence. Italy, In June, 1801. She was married In 1846. chief among ller P?cnia aro "Prometheus Bound," "Aurora _elgh" and tho "Son nets From tho Portuguese." Y ES," I answered you last night; "No," this morninK. sir, I stay. Colors seen by candlelight Will not look tho same by day. Whan the viols played their best, Lamps above, and laughs below, "Lovo me" sounded like a Jest, Fit for "yes" or fit for "no." Call me false or call me free. Vow, whntever light may shine, No man on your face shull sco Any grief for change on mine. Learn to win a lady's fnltb Nobly, as the thing is high, Bruvcly, as for life and death, "With a loyal gravity. Lead her from the festive boards, Point her to the starry sl<lcs, Guard her, by your truthful words, Pur* from courtship's Uatterles. By your truth she shall be true, Evar true, as wives of yore; And her "Yes," onco said to you, Shall be "Yob" forevermore. Yet the sin is on us both; Time to dance Is not to woo; Wooing light makes fickle troth. Scorn of me recoils on you. To Cure a Cold in One Day Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. ^ r7LJ& Seven MBBon boxes soM In post 12 months. ThlS Signature, S*JC<pr Cures Crip in Two Days. on every box. 25c. Clothes Talk. A question that is as near to you as the Clothes ques tion certainly can't be talked about too much. You ought to be interested in it for that very reason, so we will say a few words about men's clothing. We are in Laurens tg sell clothing to the people of Laurens and the country around. We intend to stay permanently here and if we do so, we must sell the sort of clothing that will make you want to come back the next time you want a suit. If we sold the other kind?the here-to-stay and there to-morrow kind our main business would be receiving complaints from you. That isn't business?what we want to do is to please you by selling the best suit we can aflford to. Suits for every day when you are working, and suits for days when you are dressed up?we have them both. That ought to satisfy you if you can be satis fied. There are many makes of men's clothes, but the suits we have now please us beat because we believe they will suit our patrons best. You may pay $18.00 or $20.00 more for a suit and not get a better one than you will right here at $15.00 to $16.50. We have other clothing, too and want you to come in any time, look us over and talk with us about men's and boys' suits. SHOES AND OTHER THINGS. We don't forget to keep Shoes for Men, Women and Children always on hand. They are the serviceable, dependable kind that won't deceive you. Hen's $2.00; Women's $1.50; Children's $1.00. A good supply of Men's Furnishings, Hats, Shirts, Hosiery at right prices. Laurens, S. C. J. E. Hinter & Bro., Clothing, Shoes and Dry Goods. Davis, Roper Sc Co. LAURENS. S. C. Men We Want to Talk To: We believe that if every man in Laiorens was a clothing expert?if every man in Laurens knew the positive facts in the case?that every man in Laiorens would come straight to us for all his Clothing. Each week we will publish a little ar gument on this subject. This week's argument is directed To the Man who Wants the Newest Styles. AHAM* OF Jl^ As ?i matter of fact, there is no other store in Laurens that keeps in constant touch with the style-changes like we do. As soon as the manufacturers have brought out a new design, we are notified?thus the latest styles are constantly among our showing. If a man wants to be sure of wearing up-to-the minute styles in clothing, there is only one store in Laurens to seek? Davis, Roper, & Co. riothers Should note the tact that we arc headquarters for all the newest things in childrens' and boys' suits, our line is complete and we can do you good. Don't forget our line of shoes, slippers and, ox fords, our prices cant be duplicated by any. We want your business. Ladies Department. This week we want to call your at= tention to some special things we have in House Furnishings which you can not afford to pass if in need of anything in this line. We have 200 White Bed Spreads that we bought direct and avoided the middle man's profit which means we will offer for far less than what others will be compelled to get for same grades, prices 89 cents to $1.50. The largest and best quilt ever offered in Laurens at $1.00. Extra good bleached Sheets ready for use that do not cost any more than the Sheeting by the yard. Saves you the making. Prices $1.00 and $1.25 for two Sheets. Extra large cotton Towel for only 10 cents. Special values in Towels at 25 cents and 50 cents. MILLINERY. Womans' headwear, the stylish, be coming kind for Dress and Street wear. Ready?to=don, or those to order at prices that will interest you. ?avis, r^ojpef & Co. Famous Outfitters and Leaders of the Fashions. CONFEDERATE VETERANS. 8 Low Rates to Re=union. K LAURENS TO NEW ORLEANS g VIA h SEABOARD AIR LINE ? Quickest and moat direct Route Laurens to New ^9 Orleans is Via, Seaboard Air Line. ffLS Tickets on Sale May IGth to 21st inclusive. Be \snre your Tickets read via Seaboard Air Line. ajt For all information as to Mates, Schedules and Train Service, write or wire &fi W. H. SHAjYDS, Agent, Clinton, S. C. ffk It. B. MORRIS, Agent, Greenwood, S. C. J. A. von Dolden, Trav. Pass Agent, Atlanta, (Ja. W. R. Christian, Asst. Gen. Pass Agent. 3p AaooooooasoaoaooA THE COOLING INFLUENCE of our SODA is at once apparent, and it goes directly to the thirsty spot in a most delightful way. Bright, sparkling and bubbling with bracing strength and lasting vigor, there is tone and health in every drop. Pure fruit juices only, and all the flavors. \ W. W. DODSON -?^^^a-v FOR ,>=sss^^> Fertilizing Grain. .TOP COATING/ > WE HAVE 1T!1 WThcro's nothing liko NITRATE or SURA. <j\ Any good Farmer will toll you so. Spanish Seed Pinders for Sale. Dried Ap ples, Dried Peaches. We also have, for sowing, these grains: Amber and Orange Cane Seed, German Millet, Red Clover, Lucerne and all Garden Seeds - Fresh and Reliable?Best Varieties. KENNEDY BROS OUR BEST ADVERTISEMENT Is what our customers say about us. We try to make to day's trade enlarge to-morrow's. Everj' customer will send a lew friends?that's the kind of advertising we want. Our goods are cheap , not because of lowness of price alone, but because excellent quality is always combined with a very low price. If it comes from The Hub, it's right. In Dress Goods we have all the new and stylish weaves, Eta- ' mines, Vailes, Twines, 50c., 75c. and $1.00 j per yard. In White Goods and Wash Fabrics of every kind the values 1 cannot be matched , 5c. to 25c. per yard. In millinery we just about cover the ground. Each indi vidual hat is made with special care to suit each individual customer, and the most pleas ing feature of all is the price. Our guar antee , your money's worth or your money back, goes with every purchase. the httbS Dial Corner.