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FARM 5? Befor? You Buy or Sell any Kind of Real Estate, or Business, Write us your wants. J. Y. Garlinoton & Co., Laurens , S- C. WHY WORRY Yourself about Score Cards. We can f?r? nish you with Hand Painted cards at price of printed ones. See our stock. Palmetto Drug Co. YOL XIX.. LAURENS, S O.. WEDNESDAY. MAR. 23. 1904. BIG WATER POWER CHANGES HANDS. Shoals at Boyd's MiU Bought by En terprlsiog Men Who WIH De velop Them. The Boyd's Mill property on Reedy River, eleven miles West of Laurens, has been bought by Messrs. N. B. Dial, J. O. C. Fleming and J. II. Sullivan. It is the intention of thes ? gentlomen at au early day to convert the old mill into a modem flouring and grist mill, and to make other improvements from time to time, with the view of eventually developing the Shoals, a splendid wa terfall, for larger things. This prop erty is located in a fine t return of Liu rens and its developement in conjunc tion v.-it'h that so well projected at Wares Shoals on Saluda river, only a few miles distant, would mean addi tional progress and prosperity in the Western portion of the county. Presiding Elder Kilgo to bo Here. Rev. John W. Kilgo, Presiding El der of the Spartanburg District will visit Laurens next Sunday. He Is ex pected to preach at 11 o'clock Sunday morning at the Second Methodist Church and at tho First Church Sun day evening at 8,30 o'clock. ? Easter at Siiiloh. The ladles of Shiloh Church will give an egg hunt on the Church grounds at 3 o'clock Saturday afternoon, April 2nd. Rov. J. F. Anderson will make an address. Each individual is expected to contribute the sum of 5 cents for children and 10 cents for adults. Tho public is invited. The monsy to he used for Improving the Church. Daughters of Confederacy to Meet Friday. J. B. Ker8haw Chapter Daughters of the Confederacy will hold an impor tant meeting Friday afternoon at 4 o'clock at the home of Mrs. James A. Copeland, thcT President. Membors are urged to attend. In tho Mayor's Court. Mayor pro tern O. M. Babb tried at one sitting, ono morning last weok, eight charges of gambling against that many negro offenders. The on tiro string was convicted, and his Honor imposed fines ranging from $2.50 to $10.00. All paid. Officer Bag well and Deputy Sheriff Owingj were the arresting officers. Excursion to Greenwood. Thero will be an excursion from Lau rens to Greenwood on Friday, the 1st day of April and return the same day at the following low rates; Laurens, adults, 60 cents; children, 25 cents. Maddens, adults, 45 cents; children, 26 cents. Cole Point, adults, 40 cents; chil dren, 20 cents. Waterloo, adults, 30 cents: childrtn, 15 cents. The train will leave Laurens about 10 a. m. and return about 5 p. m. This will bo a way for school children to spend the first day of April. Carry a present for some child in the Orphan ago. There will bo ample accommodation this time and train on time. Jas. A. Madden... THE POLITICAL SI TUATION . A prominent North Carolinian has this to say: I have been a sufferer from Rheumatism for fifteen years, a portion of the time bedfasf, and for the last six months it has been seated in my left aide near my heart; could scarcely rest any at night. I finally deolded to try Dr. K ing's Nerve and Bone Linimont. Two or three application) entirely re lieved me of the pain. I have used it In my family with good results. D. C. HOWELIi. Sold by Palmetto Drug Co., Laurens, S.O. _ Gray Court News. Gray Court, March 21. ? Little Frank Yeargln, who was accidentally and very seriously shot by his brother sometime ago is doing well now at the Esrle Sanitarium in Greenville. He has had three Inches of the bone of his right arm next to the shoulder taken out. D. FEARFUL~ODDS AGAINST HIM. Bedridden, alone and destitute.? Suoh, in brief was the condition of an old soldier by name of J. J. Havens, Versailles, O. For years be was trou bled with Kidney disease and neither doctors nor medioines gave bim relief. At length he tried Electric Bitters. It put him on his feet in short order and now he testifies: "I'm on the road to complete recovery." Best on earth for Liver and Kidney troubles aud all forms of Stomach and Bowel Com Etaints. Only 50 cents. Guaranteed y Laurons Drug Co. and Palmetto Drug Co. % WHO WA8 YOUR FATHER? WHAT SORT OF BLOOD'/ If your blood is thin, you are weak and languid, not enough energy to do your daily work, and feel entirely worn oat, Dr. iting's special prescription for you, if consulted personally, would be bis own Iron Tonic Bitters. Makes old people young, renews youth, makes weak people strong, gives refreshing sleep. Sold by Palmetto Drug Co., Laurens, 8. O. _ FINAL SETTLEMENT. Take notice that on the 6th day of April, 1004,1 will render a final ac count of my acts and doings as Admin istrator of the estate of Henry M. Hun ter, deceased, in the office of the Judge of Probat? for Laurens County, at 11 o' clock a. m., and on tho same day will apply for a final discharge from my 11 ust as Administrator. All persons having demands against said estate will present them or on be fore that day,proven and authenticated or be forever barred and all persons in debted to fiaid estate are requested to make payments on or before that day. R. LEE HUNTER, Administrator. March 18,1804?it. ? . c tag????? I AMON? OITK FBI?N1)S. Jg Mr. W. P. Harris of YouDgs wus here yesterday. Mrs. Ella Cavis has roturned toSpar tanburg after a visit to relatives hero. Mr. Marvin WoliV, R. F. D. carrier, Alma No. 1, was in town Saturday. Mr. D. C. Smith was up from Water loo Saturday. Mr. J, W. Taylor was In town Mon day from Princeton. Mayor Jas. B. Park of Greenwood was in the ci?y Saturday. Mr. H. L. Todd of Clinton was in Laurens Saturday. Mr. J. S. Craig of Tylorsville was in town yesterday. Mr. R. H. Fleming of Ora was in to see Tub Advertiser yesterday. The best cotton brought Iii cents here yesterday, middling 12}, Miss Allie Loake, of Clinton, is visit ing Dr. W. C. Irby's family. Read offer to the ladies of tho county in this issue. Miss Grace James, of Greenwood, is now at the Red Iron Rackot Ju charge of the Millinery department. Mr. D. N. Klrby, foreman of carding at the Laurent Cotton M ills,-pom Sun day at Newbery. Mr. T. Duckett Copeland, one of Clinton's foremost young merchants, was in town Monday. Tho many friends of Mr. J. S. Ben nett are glad toseo him out again after a ten days' illness, Col. Robt. N. Cuniugham of Rose mont spent a day or so in tho city the past week, Dr. J. L. Donnonof Austin, a leading citizen of his community was in town Monday. Mr. and Mrs J. F. Burton have re turned from a visit to relatives in New berry. Mrs. Henry Strauss of York has ro turned home after a visit to friends in Laurens. Mrs. Bottie Clark of Spartanburg is visiting her sister, Mrs. O. D. Barks dale. Mies Camille Vano3 of Clinton has been the guest of Miss Lillian Irby for the last few days. Mrs. Jefferson Evans, of Roanoke, Va., and Mrs. Hirris, of Norwood, N. C, are visiting their parents, Mr. and Mrs. L. G. Balle. Mr. Robt. Hawkins attended tho fun eral of his brother-in-law, States R. Crawford who died in Union Saturday night. Read the big advertisements and got the dates of tho millinery openings next week. All the ladies in tho coun ty are invited. Mr. James R. Moseley loft yesterday for Baltimore, where he will be under sp2clal treatment at John Hopkins hos pital. Mr. Will Power of Owlngs visited his brother, Mr. O.A. Power, Laurens' affable Auditor Friday and Saturday last. Mr. and Mrs. J. Wells Todd, who have been spending the winter in Florida are expected to return home Saturday. Rev. and Mrs. Robt. Adams returned Saturday from a visit to the former's mother, who has been quite ill at her home at Ettonton, Ga. Mrs. Mattie A, Owiogs, who was on a visit to Baltimore and Washington, has Inen summoned homa owing to the critical illness of her sister-in-law, Mrs. C. Whitley. Mr. J. O. Davis, a ministerial stu dent at Fur man University, was in the oity Monday on his way home to Ty lersville to speud a few days. Rev. V. I. Masters, vorsatlle writer and well known representative of the Baptist Courier, spent Monday and Tuesday in the city. The numerous friends and acquaint ances of Mr. Thaddeus Babbt a well known citizen of this county, rogret to know that he is seriously ill at his home at Babbtown. Mr. J. S. Machen attended a commu nioation of Greenville Commandory, No. 4 Friday night, and together with a number of Masons from other points received the Knights Templar Djgree. Mr. R. Wlstar Nichols, a member of the Legislature from this county for the past four years has been elected one of the five State Dispensary In spectors. He went to Columbia last week. Mr. James S. Summorsett, a former Laurens citizen, came up from Colum bia Monday evening to attend the smoker given by the Knights of Py thias. The ocoasion, delightful in every respeot, was much enlivened by the presence of Mr. Sommersett, Past Chancellor Commander of Laurens Lodge, No. 43, now Grand Vice Chan oellor of the South Carolina domain. "Hearts and Diamonds" a most ex cellent and catchy comedy, will be pre sented by well known local amatuers at the Opera House, Friday evening, April 8th. This popular play is to be given for the benefit of the pipo organ fund for the First Presbyterian Church . Popular prices will be put on wblob, together with tho caU, will bo announced next week. MR. REED MILLER WILL GIVE CONCERT. A Few Years Ago a School ?07 Here? .Now a Successful Siuger In tho Metropolis. Mr. Reed Miller, who will give a concert at the opera houso on tho ove niog of April 6th, Is au Anderson S. C. boy and spent some of his echool days in Laurens. He was a student at the graded schools here in 18% and his beautiful vo'co was heard in those days in the eholr of the First Baptist Church. He is now tenor so'oist of Cavalry M, E. Church Now York and is at the height of a successful musical career. He will stop over in Laurens on his way to tho great Now Orleans Music Festival. A Beautirut Dinner Party. Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Kichey enter talnod at dinner on last Tuesday eve ning for Dr. and Mrs. H. K. Alken, Mr. N. B. Dial, Mr. and Mrs. T. H. Nelson and Mr. and Mrs. E. U. Wllkes. The monu was elegant and the table decorations beautiful. Mr. and Mrs. Itichoy have the gift of entertaining easily and delightfully and their dln> nor party of Tuesday evening was a very charming occasion. Dr. Christopher in New York . Dr. A. J. Christopher of Gray Court is in Now York taking a course at tho Post Graduate College. Dr Christo pher is making a specialty of diseases of the stomach and is studying under Professor Einhorn, a distinguished au thority on diseases of that charae'er. On his return, Dr. Christopher expects to mako tho treatment of stomach troubles a special feature of his prac tice. Mrs. Annie Yeargin Passes Away. Mrs. Annie Yeargin, widow of tho late Gideon Yeargin, departed this life last Tuesday at tho home of her daugh ter, Mrs. Butler Garrett. The inter ment was at tho Dial's Church ceme tery on the following day. Mrs. Year gin was almost four score and was the mother of eleven daughters, among them being : Mrs. Collier Curry, Mrs. Lewis Abercromble, Mi*3. Butler Gar rett and Mrs. Willis Holiams. The late Robl. H. Yeargin was one of the son?, tho other being William Yeargin, aleo deceased. Sudden Illness of Mr. Ed C. Balcntinc. Mrs. David F. Balonlino was called to Greenville Sunday on account of the sudden and serious illness of her son, Ed C. Batentine, a Furman student, who suffered an attack of appendicitis Saturday morning. His condition since the operation, wh'.ch was performed Sunday afternoon has boen reported as satisfactory. His friends hero feel the keenest anxiety over his condition. Card of Thanks. Editor Advertiser: Will you kindly allow me space in your columns to express our heartfelt thanks to the good people of Laurens for their kind personal assistance during Arthur Rodger's severe illness. Our heart and hands shall ever be open for an occa sion to return in a measure tho kind noss and attention we received at your hands. Respectfully, J. A, Rodoers. Laurens, S. C. March 18, 1904. OUR GUARANTEE You will not know how much bettor the new "Clifton" is than other Hour until you try it. That every housekeep er in this section may feel freo to try it, we agreo that her grocer may sond her a sack with tho understanding that ehe oan use three bakings out of it without its costing her one cent, if it does not prove tho best flour in tho market. No house keepor can afford not to try the now "Clifton" with such a guarantee. Bransford Mills. Mit. LOGAN Kl,MORL DEAD. Another Confederate Soldier's Lire is Over* Mr. I.ogan C. Eltnore, a veteran of tho War Botween the States and a lifo long citizen of tho Ekom section, died Saturday, aged 17. Ho Is survived by his wife. The interment took placo at Now /.ion churchyard Sunday. School Closes at Shiloh. Prof. W. W. Kennedy has just closod ? i'lit*- a successful session of the Shiloh school, one of the best in the county, lie has beon ably assisted by Miss i '.toila Lanford. THE DEATH PENALTY. A Ifttle thing sometimes results in death. Thus a mere soratch, insigni ficant cuts or puny bolls have paid the death penalty. It Is wise to have Buck leu's Arnica Salvo ever handy. It's tho best Salve on earth and will pre vent fatality, whon Burns, Sores, Ul cers and Piles threaten. Only 25 cents atLaurons Drug Co and W. W. Dod Eon. A Cll A KM I NO MUSICALS? Hi von in Honor or Mrs. A. U . KemVert of Spartauburg. On last Wednesday evening Mrs. W. E. Lucas entertained a few friends at an informal musioale in bonor of her guest, Mrs. A. G. Rembert, of Spar tanburg. Mrs. Rembert, who is her self an accomplished musician kindly sang ono or two selections, and Mrs. Lucas, Miss Josephine Minter and Mr. John Hicks gave a charm'.ng and artis tic program. Refreshments were then served and a social hour followed, in which Mrs. Rembert, who has visited here boforo, was cordially greeted by now and old frionds. TUTS AN END TO IT ALL. A grievous wail oftimos comes as a result of unbearable pain from ove~ taxed organs. Dizziness, Backacb , Liver complaint and Constipation. Bub thanks to Dr. King's New Life Pills thoy put an end to It all. They are gen tle, but thorough. Try thorn. Only 25 cents. Guaranteed by Laurens Drug Co. and W. W. Dodson. THREE PAPERS EACH WEEK For ONE Dollar. The Advertiser and The Twice=A=Week Republic. 28 PAGES A WEEK THE REPUBLIC is the Great Democratic Paper of St. Louis. The World's Fair is soon to open in St. Louts. The National Democratic. Convention meets in St. Louis this year. Each Week an Agricultural (4) Page ?Supplement is Sent Out with The Republic. All this goes to new subscribers to The Advertiser, including The Advertiser, for $1.00 a year, and to old subscribers to The Advertiser who pay up one full 12 months in advance from date. This is Campaign Year in Laurens. YOU Ought to take your County Paper. Would you live in a county without a paper? Then at least pay a dollar a year and take one with The St. Louis Republic thrown in. P. S. The Advertiser, The News and Courier and The Republic one year for $1.50. 'Tis Time for the Easter Hat. 'Tis high time that every lady should be thinking of her Haster Hat. Our Millinery Department is amply ready to supply your wants. You have here to choose from Neat, Jaunty, Ready-to-Wear Hats, Fine, French Pattern Hats, A Hat Trimmed to Your Order, And in either case, the Hat you get will be the most tasteful and becoming its price will buy anywhere. THE HUB. SULLY BREAKS AND COTTON TUMBLES. Wild Scenes on the Now York Cotton Excbnnge-The Market Has Reacted* Daniel P. Sully, the big Bull who has had Wall street Boirs on the run all winter has gone to the wall. Cot ton is too big a oointn"'"ty to corner and oven a big man c t hold it in his grasp. The flucti HM in the cotton market during tht past weeks have bien the wildest for a groat many years* Tho break that wrecked Sully amounted to two and a half cents per pound in only a few hours, The break camo on Friday. This break will a fleet tho farmers very little because the market has reacted to a decided dogfoc. and is now steady under normal conditions. It is reported that Sir "ost live millions in only a few houi ...id that tho excitement on tho cotton exchange was somothlng inconceivable. Later reports stato that Sully's lirm will bo able to meet it liabilities in a few days and resume business. Bishop Capers to Visit Laurens. Bishop Ellison Capers is expectod to arrive In Laurens on Saturday to opeu the Episcopal Church hero for ser vices on Sunday. While in tho city, he will bo the guest of Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Luca3. A BE 4U TIFUL COMPLEXION Will ba yours if Dr. King's Sarsa parllla is judiciously taken. We say judicious advisedly?a bottle only iu some caso3, more in others. And this is not all that can bo done?Erysipelas, Eczema, Scurvy, Blackheads, Totter, Pimples, Nettle, lUsh, Boils, Carbun cles lleo before the onslaughts of thU powerful mcdicino Sold by Palmetto Drug Co , Laurens, 8. C. JUST PRAISE FOR Mit. BARKSDALE His Appointment to Position Due to Ability,Mot Political Consideration. We quote below from Tho Stato of bhe 10th, in regard to tho appointment j( Mr. C. D. Barksdalo us Clerk to tho Bureau of Immigration. It is needless to say that Tino Aovkrtitek and the many friends of Mr. Barksdale heartily endorse what The State has to say. Mr. Barksdale will not remove his family to Columbia and Laurens will still count him as onaof her most rep resentative and useful citizens: "Mr. E. j. Watson, the commissioner of immigration, has appointed his clerk In the person of Mr. (J. Doug'as Barks dale, a member of the Laurens bar and for several yoars master in equity of the county. Tho manner in which lie kept tho records while mister gavo him the reputation of being careful, accurate, painstaking and thorough; his was said to have been tho best kept set of master's books in tho State. For tho past few yoars Mr. Barksda'.o has been handling land for investors. lie was selected because of his ability as a statistician and on account of his gen eral fund of information. Mr. Barksdale is tho son of the President of tho National Bnnk of Laurens. His selection was duo, the commissioner says, to his ability and out of no political consideration. There wero over 100 applications for tho place. Commissioner Watson hopes to have his olllce In tho Stato Houso, but It is thought this cannot bo done for the present. Ho leaves next week for a 10 days' trip to Now York." CATARRH, Which usually commences with cold in head, Hay Fever, rapidly infects the mucous mcmbrano of the throat, and leads to graver complications, unless promptly attended to. We recommend King's Sarsaparilla internally to purify the blood, and direct treatment with Dr. King's Catarrh Remedy (a douche comes with each bottle). It gains a foothold from which it is hard to dis lodge. With treatment of these two modicinos any ordinary caso will yield quickly?the very worst cases will be greatly rolieved. The price, $1.00; three for $2.50, and guaranteed. Sold by Palmetto Drug Company, Laurens, 8. C. Stylish Spring Shoes Fashion says ''Oxfords for Spring and Summer wear." Russet leather will again be in vogue. And of course we've a full line right down to date. The newest shapes, the finest lenthers, all sizes. Our "Dorothy DodU" Shoe is a prime favorite with women. Lots of new styles at $2.50 and $3,00. $1.50 and upward will buy reliable ladies' Shoes here?the most possible value for the money. "Crawford," "Korrect Shape" and "Florheim" Shoes for men are all leaders. Every popular leather. All modern shapes. Prices uniformly low. Strong, Reliable Work Shoes, #1.25 and #2.50. Those Men's Suits At $10.00, $11,00 and $12.50 are going like hot cakes. Never saw such remarkable value offered for so little money. Everybody is delighted?even the people most difficult to please arc being suited hereto perfection. Suits as low as #5.00, and from there up to swell styles at $20.00. The Boys Shout With delight at the sight of our neat, nobby suits, and the parents' hearts are lightened of a heavy load when they learn the little prices?only #1.00 to #5.00 for short pant suits. Most remarkable values in all Spring goods. We know we can save you clean cash on every purchase. Let us. J. E. Minter & Bro., LA?RENS, S. C. ! I lilt OK ill SOUTH CAROLINA. The Greenville News of the 17th, states that it is possible that Mr. B. A. Morgan of that oity will be in the next congressional race from this district. Mr. Morgan is a lawyer and member of tho legislature from Qreenvillo. T. Hasoll Gibbs was nominated for Mayor of Columbia in la?t Tuesday's city election. He succeeds F. Sumter Karle, who has lilled the position two terms and was a candidate for re-eloc tlon. Andrew Carnegio has just made two large donations to libraries in South Carolina, ton thousand dollars to Con verse College and twenty thousand to Winthrop. River navigation between Columbia] and Georgotown seeim at last assured. Tho Highlander made tho Initial trip, | arriving at Columbia Sunday night Mr. J. C. Garlington has sold the| Carolina Spartan, and it is stated, will confine hlmsolf entirely to work on tho I Confederate rolls. It is understood that Mr. Theodore Croft, a young lawyor of Alken and a 6on of the lato Col. Croft, will be a can didate to iill out his father's unexpired term. Mr. W. J. Talbert, of Edgelield , is alto spoken of a9 a candidate and! there are at least half a dozen others! under discussion. GEN. HAMPTON'S BIRTHDAY. Memorial Exercises Will he Held at | Graded School Chapel. The Daughters of tho Confederacy! are arranging to hold memorial exer- j cises next Monday in honor of General Hampton's birthday. Tho memorial will tako place in tho chapel of the graded school building at 10 o'clock a. m, Superintendent Jonos and the en-| tiro school will join in tho exercises. Appropriate addresses will be made by invited speakers. The public is in vited. INFLAMMATORY RHEU MATISM CURED. William Shaffer, a brakoman of Dou nison, Ohio, was confined to his bod for several weeks with Inflammatory rheumatism. "I used many remedies,' he says. "Finally I sent to McCaw's drug store for a bottle of Chamberlain's | Pain Balm, at which time I was una ble to use hand or foot, and in one weok's time was able to go to work as happy as a clam." For salo by Lau rens Drug Co. MERCHANTS NEWS. We will have a show worth going miles to see on our big Opaning Day, Wednesday, March :10th. Ho sure to see It. O. B. Simmons Co. Grcatestliue of Clothing ever brought to Laurcns will be found at Davis, Ro per it Co.'s famous store, Suits made to order at Copeland's. Our spring lino of windw shades] just arrived. Would bo gUd for you to soo thom. We feel sure you can find what you want in this lino. S. M. & E. H. Wilkes, Great line of Shoos?Shoos and Slip pers that makes lifo's walk easy Prices ever right. Davis, Roper & Co. Everybody wanted at our Millinery Opening and Grand Display of Lidies' Hats, Dress Goods, Clothing, Shoe: and Hits on Wednesday, March 30th 1004. Let all como and enjoy the day [ and seo what beautiful things wo havo 'here waiting for you. Davis, Roper & Co. Outfitters for everybody. La France Shoos for womon at Cope land's, Our chiaawarc IsdelloatS and desira ble, We are showing tho bast of tho latost decorations and latest patterns In dainty wares at reasonable prlco3. S. M. & E. H. Wilkes. Customor's Shoos sinned free at Copeland's. Just recelvod another shipment of Columbia Talking Machines and Re cords, Can't we iotorost you? S. M. & E. H. Wilkos. Easter neckwear at Copeland's. Soo thoso now oak bed room suits. I The designs, matorial, finish, c^binot work and price will plea90 you. S. M. & E. II. Wilkes. Liou Brand Shirts lit at Copeland's. Read tho advertisement of O. B. Simmons & Co. big spring Millinery and Dross Goods display and be sure to seo thoir big show on Wednesday, ttjth I of this month New lino of Hawe's $8.00 Hats iust recoivod. Copoland's. FOR SAUD. l-acre lot on Sullivan Ptroe';. l-ac'olot. Hoimo improved, on ->ui livan street, li-aoro lot on Green street. 2 Stores, fine location. Fine line of the famous Kindergarten Organs- Call or writo a*, once for in formation. Terms and pricos to suit you. L. A. McCORD, Laurons, S. C. AMERICAN SILVER TRUS8. YEa*y?< Noprei lllpso Noundi l.'over LIGHT. COOL. Eaty to Wear, prescuro on r Back, under.lra pa. moves. , We guarantee a fit or money refunded. PALMETTO DRUG CO., Laurcns, S. C. NO BATTLE IN THE EAST. Reports and Counter He ports ot Engagements. TRUTH N?tTN VOUUE. Mikado Convenes Parlia ment to liaise War Fund Last Dispatches Give Story of Great Alliance of Yellow Peoples of the Far East* Yards ot dispa*ones are sent by tho war correspondents in the I'.ast, out tho gist of tho matter- soeins to ba tbaV the policy of waiting and preparation on tho part of both oountrios continue* The actual truth seems hard to get at. In the papers of the 18th a grea'. battle on tho Yalu was reported, Id which tho Russians were said to have taken 1,800 Japanese prisoner?, bub telegrams upsetting the truth of this story soon arrived. A dispatch from St. Petersburg on tho 20th, stated that, all was quiet bath by land and sea. A special sossion of the Japanese parliament convened on tho 20th to levy a war tax. The last dispatches, dated 2lst, give news of a great allianco formod be tween Japan, Korea and China against Russia. To the Members of the Lyceum: By reason of tb3 disappointments with Dr. Geo. W. Briggs 1 have can celled our contract with tho Southern Lyceum Bureau for his engagement with us. I will try and secure an at traction in ills place as soon as possi ble. Respectfully, B. L. Joni;s, Quotations *of County Produce, Local Market. Wednesday, March 23. Butter, 15 .o 20 cents. Eggs, 12* to 15 conts. Country hams, 12$ cents. Sweet potatoes, $1.00 to $l.2.> per bushel. Turnip.;, $1.00 per bushel. Peas, $1.25 to $2.00 por bushel. Corn, 75 cents por bushel. GO TO TIIeTiESCUE. Don't Wait Till It's Too Late, Follow Example of a Laurens Citizen. Rescue tho aching back, If It keoi>3 on aching, trouble comos, Backache is kidney ache, If you neglect the kidneys' warning, Look out for urinary trouble?diabetes, This Laurens citizen will show you how to go to tho rescue. James Vincent, mill hand, living on factory bill, says: Doans's Kidney Pills did my back and kidneys a lot of p-ood. I have suffered for several years with baukaohe and nobody knows what it is but those who have had it. 1 thought 1 was doomed pass tho ba'ance of my life with it, but I am thankful to say that since I used Doan's Kidney Pills I have not had the biok acho once. Before l used them 1 had it about all the time, night, and day, and tho constant dull aching across the small of my back wa3 sometimes 80 bad I could not got about, at all an 1 it kept mo awake all night. Nothing 1 did gave mo roli .-f although I did every thing I knew,put on linlmonts and wore plasters, bat nothing helped mo until I got Doan's Kicloey Fills at the Pal metto Drug Co.'s store. They did tho work and cured ma. Since taking them my health has been batter than during tha pas', fifteen years. For sale by all dealers. Pi'Ica 50 conts, Foster-Mllburn C>., Buffalo, N. Y., solo agents f jr tho U oiteJ. States. Romomber tho name - Doan's?and take no substitute. ONE CENT A WORD. Just received one oar cotton seed hulis. Ciaroy Sc Adams, 'Phono 107. For Sals?Pure, single-comb brown Loghorn oggs for hatching. 75ot9 for thirteen. L. 0. Todd, Lanford Station, S. C. Wanted?To buy a gentle horse or pony. Mrs. W. a. Clarke, Laurens, S, C. Wantkd?You to know that f havo just rocolvod a full supply of base ball goods. J. s. Bennett, For the next thirty days wo will Roll good Alabama lime a*. 80 cents por barrel. Iludgons Bros. CASTOR IA For Infants and Children. The Kind You Have Always Bought Bears tho Signature of PROCLAMATION. STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, Fx BO DTIV H OlIAMIiSR, WHEREAS, information has boon received at this Department that on the Sixth day of January, A. I). 1001, tho Store-house of Mi. A. C. Phillips, in tho County of Laurens, was burned, and there being reason to boliuvo that the burning was an act of incendiarism, MOW, THEREFORE, r, D. C. Hoy ward, Governor of tho Stato of Booth Carolina, in ordor that jmtico may be done and tho majesty of the law vindi cated, do herobv offer a reward of ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for the appre hrunion and conviction of the pnrson or persons who committod said act of in cendiarism. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, t have ' ) hereunto set my hand and caus L 8 > ed the Great Soal of the State ) to be affixed, at Columbia, this eighteenth day of March, A. D. 1904 and in tho 128th year of the Independence of the United States of America. D. 0. HEYWARD. By the Governor: j. T. Gantt, Sec. of State. i pi I