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THE ADVERTISE!!. Subscription Prlce-12 Months, $1.00 Parable in Adrauc. Bates for Advertising.?Ordinary Ad vertisements, per squaro. one msor t Ion, $1.00; each subsequent insertion, 60 rents. Liberal reduotlon made for largo Advertisements. W. W. Ball,, Proprietor. LAU RENK, S. 0.? Mar. 28, 1004. A Contrast. While THE ADVERTISES does not agreo to the views of Governor Varda man on negro education, his manly consistency compels approval. In per son bo helped to resouo a negro from lynohors and then vetoed a bill appro priating money for a negro school. A governor of South Carolina some ton yoars ago refused a negro protec tion and in off eot delivered him over to lynchers. The negro had come to Co lumbia, seeking safety, from the town of Denmark. B R Tillman allowed Mm to bo carried back to Denmark where his supposed victim declared that he was not the guilty man. But the negro was lynched. Governor Vurdaman went to the town whero a nesjro was la danger and brought him to Jackson, the capltol of Mississippi. There the negro was hold in tafoty. Wo do not know that Till man, when governor, vetoed any bills for negro education. ? As to a Freight Depot. It was stated authoritatively that work would begin on a new freight de pot for Laurens on Juno 1, 1002. Twen ty-one months have passed and not a brick has been laid. Of course 16 is not the concern of the peoplo whether or not a dopot bo built. The railway Is a business concern trying to make money and if it chooses to do business in Lau rons without depots whatever, what 1ms Laurens to do with that? Such is tho viewpoint of the railway company --from which, at loast, It acts. * Profit 100 Per Cent. Wo cannot say It too often that the farmers of Laurens should awake to the valuo of tho homo market. Poultry, oggs, buttor, milk, all fruits rind veg fitablc3, not lo speak of beef, pork and mutton bring douo'e the prices now l hat thoy brought five years ago. If the farmers could produco theso things without loss at that time they can earn 100 per cent profit on them now. * Oh, Tor Reliefl The Advertiser has only the most cordial foeiings for the Atlantic Coast Lino Railway Company but Laurens should have a schedule that Is uot de structive to one's religious serenity. How can a town suffer such treatment from a railway Company upon which it Is wholly dependent and yet remain in good and regular standing among tho well behavod communities. MOKE OIL MILLS AND MOKE MONEY, A Lauren! Fanner Believes in Estab lishing More Sin.il Industries at Home. Lanpord Station, Maich 18th. Editor, The Advertiser, Sir: The article in your issue of Mur. Kith, headed ' What will Laurens do in re gard to building Small Manufactories" is on tho right lino. Wo have openings in Laurens for several oil mil's, which would return the natural profits of the farm back to tho fanners. The time has already como when tho lilt and oil are the only products of the cotton crop srnt to market. Wby si otild ihe fanners sell their soed at alow price in tho FaM l.nd buy back tho meal In high piiced guano tho next Spring? Tho seed fihlf'P'd to tho mills are ground up, then the meal is freighted to a dls'ant fcuano factory, mixed into nmmoniated fertilizer and sold back to |tho farmer 1 ho following Spring at a high price, including a'l the different freight charges. How can wo succeed with suoh in ?n rgement? The system must bo changed. tChe sooner we lir.d out tho valuo of our products and in<toduoc business meth ods into marketing them, tbo quicker will prosperity return. By erecting small oil ml Is of len tons daily capacity, the farmtrs can ) ro.-s tho oil out of their seed and sell it direct to the Inrger mills, keeping the meal and hulls at home, and make as much money out of tho salo of the oil as they have been heretofore re ceiving for tho uncrusbod seed at the mills. This is not the only advan tage to be gained by handling our own sood. If the farmers would keep their meal at homo thero would no longer bo ?ny need for buying ammoniated guano. With the meal kept on the farm, every farmer can purchase bis own phosphate and potash, mix tho different dements In proper porportions and manufacture his own fertilizer. Wherever small oil mills havo been In operation they havo given perfect satisfaction and havo paid an average of 2 6 per cent dividend on investment, annually. Farmers, wo should build oil mills Whcrevor we can get as many p? 700 tons of seed together by wagon. Wo Will run no risk. J. W. L. Letter to W. IL Riehe j. Laurens, S. C. Dear Sir: What's tho penalty for making or soiling short-measure paint In your stato? And does it make any difference, if Ihree-fourths of tho paints are short measure? Is seven pints a full-gallon or a fool gallon? What's tho ponalty for making or soiling whltowash for paint? Is whitewash paint, if mixed with a little paint and laboled "Pure mixed paint", or something like that? But we don't intend to go into the b"JSinn88. We inako Devoe lead-and tlno full-measuro and true. Yours truly, F. W. DeVok&Co., P S. Mose'ey ft Roland sell our paint. ?TTTTTT m > ?fr * ? ?I^fr 4? ?{? GRAUSTARK ...By... GEORCE BARR McCUTCHEON Copyright, X$CJ, by Herbert B. SUmt .;..?,.;..;..:..;..?..?..?..:.,?..!. ,t..?. .t. .?.. f..'..'..?..'..'..-..?..'..*..?. s. CHAPTER XXI. FllO.M A WINDOW ABOVE. TIIF. longest month in lorry's life was that which followed Iiis romantic flight from the tower. To his Impatient mind the days were irksome weeks. The cold monastery wus worse than a prison. He looked from Its windows as a con vict looks through his bars, always hoping, always illsnppoiutcd. With each of tho iufrequent visits of Cap tain Quinnox bis heart leaped at tho prospect of liberty, only to sink deeper In despair upon tho receipt of emphatic though kindly assurances that the tlmo had not yet come for him to leave tho haven of safety into which he had been thrust by loving bands. Tho prior was kind to him. Every thing that could be dono to provido comfort where comfort was a stranger was employed In his behalf. Ho lived well until bis nppctlto deserted him. He had no questions to auswer, for no ono asked why he was there; he had no danger to fear, for no foo knew where he lived. From tho city enmo tho promise of ultimate escape, verbal messages from thoso who loved him, news of the world?all at long Inter vals, however. Quinnox'n visits wero llko sunbeams to him. Tho dashing captain came only at night and in dis guise. Ho bore verbal messages, a wiso precaution against mishap. Not once did be bring a word of love from tho princess, nn omission which caused tho fugltlvo deep misery until a ray of intelligence showed him that sho could not glvo to Quinnox tho speeches from her heart, proud woman that sho was. Anguish sent words of cheer, with commands to be patient. Ho never failed to tell him through Quinnox that ho was doing all In his power to ?nd the real murderer and that he had the secret co-operation of tho old police captain. Of course tho hidden man heard of tho reward and tho frenzied search prosecuted by both principali ties. Ho laughed hyterlcully over tho deception that was being practiced by tho blue eyed, slender woman who held the key to the situation in her keeping. It was not until the night of the 18th of November that Quinnox continued his fears by telling him of tho condi tions imposed by Frlnco liolnroz. For some reason the young otllcer had de ceived Lorry in regard to tho all im portant matter. The American repeat edly hud begged for Information about the fatal 20th, but on nil previous occa sions bis visitor doggedly maintained a show of Ignorance, vowing that he knew nothing of the circumstances. Finally Lorry, completely out of pa tience and determined to know the true state of affairs, soundly upbraided 1dm and sent word to tho princess that if she did not acquaint him with the In side facts he would leave the monas tery and And them out for himself. This authoritative message brought Quinnox back two nights later with tho full story of tho exciting conference. She implored him to remain where ho was and asked his forgiveness for hav ing kept the ugly truth from him. Quinnox added to his anguish by has tily informing htm that there was a possibility of succor from another prin cipality. Prince Gabriel, ho soid, not knowing that he was cutting his lis tener to the heart, was daily with tho princess, and It was believed that ho was ready to loan (Iraustnrk sufficient money to meet tho demand of Holaroz. Tho mere thought that Gabriel was with her aroused tho fiercest resent ment lu Lorry's breast. As he paced his narrow room dis tractedly a horrid thought struck him so violently that he cried aloud and staggered against the wall, his eyes fixed Oil tbu face of the startled soldier. Perhaps she might submit to Gabriel, for In submitting she eoujd snvo pot only Qrnustnrk, but the man she loved. The sacrifice?but no, he would not be lieve that such alllletlon could come to her! Marry Gabriel ? tho man who had planned to selzo her and make her his wanton! He ground his teeth and glared at Quinnox ns if he wero the .object of bis hatred, his vicious Jeal ousy, The captain stepped backward in sudden alarm. "Don't be afraid I" Lorry cried sav agely. "I'm not crazy. It's your pows ?your news! Does she expect mo to stay up hero ?-hlle that state of nffnlru exists down there? Let me see; this is tho 18th, and day after tomorrow Is the 20tll, There is no time to be lost, Captain Quinnox. I shall accompany you when you lenve St. Valentine's to night." "Impossible!" exclaimed Quinnox. "1 Cannot allow that, sir. My instruc tions are to"? "Hang your Instructions! All the In structions on earth can't compel me to sit up here ami see this sncriflrp made. I am determined to SCO her and put a stop to the whole affair. It Is what I feared would come to pass. She is will ing to sacrifice herself or half her king dom, one or the other, lu ordor 1 lint I may escape. It's not right, captain; it's not right, and I'm going to stop It. How soon can we lenvo this ploco?" Ho was pacing tho floor, happy In the decision lie had reached, notwithstand ing the danger It promised. "You are mad, sir. to talk like this," protested the other despairingly. "Edel weiss sworms with Axphaln soldiers; our own men are on the alert to win the great reward. Von cannot go to the city. When a safe time comes, you wJJ! be token from this place, into tho mountains Instead of through tho city, and given escort tp pussas, 100 miles enst. That step will not Up taken until tho way Is perfectly clear. I tell you, sir, you cannot hope to escape If you Jonve tho monastery now. The inoun loins are full of soldiers every night." "I didn't nay anything about an es cape, did I? On tho contrary, I want to glvo myself up to her. Then sho can have Gabriel thrown over tho castle wall and way to Holaroz: 'Hero Is your man. I've gained tho ten years of grace.' That's the point, Quinnox. Can't you see It? And I want to say to you now I'm going whethor you con sent or refuse. I'd just ns soon be in Jail down thero as up here anyhow. Tho only favor I have to nsk of you Is that you do the best you can to get me safely to her. I must talk with her before I go back to the tower." "God help me, sir, I ennuot take you to her!" groaned Quinnox, trying to control his nervous apprehension. "I have sworn to her that I will keep you from nil harm, and it would he to break faith with her if I led you into that mob down there." *s * "I respect your ontli, my friend, but I nin going. Just tho Bntne. I'll boo her, "1 implore j/ou fo be considerate." too, if 1 have lo shoot every man who attempts to prevent me. I'm desperate, mnn, desperate! She's everything In tho world to me, and I'll die before I'll see her suffer." Quinnox calmly placed his bauds on the other's shoulders, and, looking him In the eye, said quietly: "Her suffering now is as nothing compared to Avh.il it will be If you go back to tho tower. You forget bow much pain she is enduring to avoid that very suffering. If you enro for my mistress, Blr, ndd no weight to the bur den she already carries, ltemnln hero, as she desires. You can be of no serv ice down there. I implore you to bo considerate." It was an eloquent appeal, and it struck home. Lorry wavered, but bis resolution WOUld not weaken, lie ar gued first with Quinnox, then with himself, finally returning to the reek less determination lo brave all and save her from herself. The soldier begged him to listen to reason, im plored him to reconsider, .at last turn ing in anger upon the stubborn Amer ican with a torrent of maledictions. Lorry beard him through and quietly, unswervingly, announced that he was ready to leave the monastery at any time his guide cared to depart. (Quin nox gave up in despair at this, gazing hopelessly at the man he hail sworn to protect, who insisted on placing his head in the lion's jaw. lie Bat down at the window and murmured deject edly: 'What will she say to mo?what will she say to mo?'' "I shall exonerate you, captain. She can have no fault to lind with your ac tion after 1 havo told her how loyal you are and how?how-well, how un reasonable I am," said I.orry kindly. "You may never live to tell her thin, sir. Then what is to become of nie? I could not look her in tho face again. I could only die!" "Don't be so faint hearted, Quinnox!'' cried I.orry, stimulated by the desire to ho with her, recognizing no obstacle that might thwart him In the effort. "We'll got through safe and sound, and we'll untangle a few complications before we reach tho end of the book. Brace up, for heaven's sake, for mine, for hers, for your own. I must get to her before everything i:i lost. The fear that she may marry Gabriel will drive me mad if I am left hero an other night. Come! Let us prepare to start. Wo must notify the abbot that 1 ntil to go. I can be ready In live minutes. Ye gods, think of what she may bo sacrificing for mo!" Lorry soon was attired In the guard's uniform ho had worn from the (o\v< r ii month before. His pistol was In hlu pocket, and the bunch of violets f!i had sent to him that very night wns pinned defiantly above his heart. Quin nox smiled when ho observed this bit of sentiment, and grimly Informed him that ho was committing an net pro htblted in Dangloss' disciplinary rules. Officers on duly were not to wear nosognys. "Dangloss Will not see my violets. By (ho way, tho moon shines brightly, doesn't It?" "It ii almost as light as day. Our trip is made extremely hazardous fop that rtMSOll. 1 am sorely afraid, I'llstl Kir, Hint we cannot reach tho castle unseen." "We must go about it boldly; that's nil." "ibis it occurred lo you, sir, thai you are placing mo In a (orrlh)o pos! Ion? What excuse can I have, a Cnpti'lll of the guard, for slinking about at night with a man whom I am supposed to be tracking to earth? Discovery will brand mo as a traitor. I cannot deny the charge without exposing her royal highness." Lorry turned cold. Ilo had pof. thought cf this alarming possibility. But Ids ready wit enmo again to his relief, and with bright, confident eyes he swept away the obstacle. "If discovered, you nro nt onco to proclaim mo a prisoner, take tho credit for having caught mo and claim the reward." "In that case you will not go to tho castle, but to the tower." "Not If you obey orders. The offer of reward says that I must bo delivered to the undersigned. You will toko mo to her and not to tho tower." Quinnox Mnllcd and threw up his hands aH if unable to combat the quick logic of bis companion. Together they nmdo their way to the prior's cell, nft prword to tho abbot's apartment. It was barely II o'clock, and bo had not retired. lie questioned Quinnox closely, bflde Lorry farewell and blessed him, sent his benediction to tho princess and ordered them conducted to tho gates. Ten minutes later they stood outside the wall, tho great gates having been closed sharply behind them. Abovo thorn hung tho silver)' moon, full nnd bright, throwing Its refulgent splendor over tho mountain top with all tho brilliancy of day. Never beforo had Lorry seen tho moon bo accursedly bright. "'Gad, it Is like day," ho exclaimed. "As I told you, sir," agreed the other, reproof In his voleo. "Wo must wait until tho moon goes down. It won't do to risk It now. Can wo not go somowhere to keep warm for nn hour or so?" "There Is a envo farther down tho mountain. Shall wo tako the chance of reaching it?" "By all moans. I can't cuduro tho cold after being cooped up for no long." They fo!lowed the winding road for some distance down the mountain, com ing at last to a point wbero a small patb branched off. It was tho path leading down the side of tho steep overlooking the city, and upon that side no wagon road could to built. Seven thousand feet below stretched the sleeping, moonlit city. Standing out on the brow of the mountain, they BOOUiCd to be the only living objects in the world. There was no sign of lifo abov?-, below or beside tboni. "How long should we be in making the dosceut?" asked Lorry, a sort of terror possessing 1dm as be looked from the dizzy height into the ghostlike dimness below. " Three hours If you are strong." "And how are we to get into tho cas tle? I hadn't thought of that." "There is a secret entrance," said Quinnox, maliciously enjoying the in sistent one's acknowledgment of weak ness. "If we reach It safely, I can take you under ground to tho old dungeons beneath the castle. It may bo some time before you can enter tho halls above, for the secret passage Is guard ed Jealously. There are but live people who know of its existence." "Great confidence is placed in you, I see. and worthily, I am sure. How is it that you are trusted so implicitly?" "I inherit tho confidence. The cap tain of the guard is born to his posi tion. My ancestors held the place be fore me. und not one betrayed tho trust, 't he firstborn in the last ten gen erations has been the captain of the guard la the royal palace, possessing all Its secrets. I shall be the first to be tray the trust, and for a man who is nothing to me." "I suppose you consider me selfish and vile for placing you in this posi tion," said Lorry, somewhat contritely. "NO. I have begun tho task, and 1 will complete it, come what may," an swered the captain firmly. "You are the only being in the world for whom 1 would sacrlfico my honor voluntarily save one." "I have wondered why you were never tempted to turn traitor to the princess and claim the fortune that is represented in tho reward." "Not for n.OOO.uOO gavvos, sir!" "By George, you are a faithful lot? Dangloss, Allodo and Oghot and your self, four honest men to whom she trusts her life, her honor! You belong to a rare species, and 1 am proud to know you." (TO UB CONTINUED, WHAT 19 LIFE? in the last analysis nobody knows, but we do know that it is under s'rict law. Abuse that law even sl'ghtly., pain rosultH. Irregu'ar living means derangement of the Organs, resulting In Constipation, Headache or Livor trouble. Dr. King's Now Life lM!s quickly re-ad jut this. It's gontle, yet thorough. Only 25 coots at L\u rons Drug Co. and Halmotto D -ug Co. A Large Bottle of the Best Hair Tonic at the Lowest Price. That's HAIRINE MAKES THE HAIR CJROW. It Is a clear hair tonic, iwsscssos an exquisite, delicate perfume, and guaranteed to euro dis eased scalps and dandruff, stop foiling hair and soils for only 15 CENTS If you are troubled with dandruff, try one DOttlO. It will do the work. OwinR 10 tho cost of Hnlrine and tho ex tremely low price, we cannot mull orders unless 5 cents extra Ik enclosed with the price. At druggists, 15, 10 and 75 cents a bottle. Your druggist will secure it for you in 2t hours If you deposit tin1 price with your order. BEAL-STREIT CO., 79-81 Cortlandt Street, N. Y. ?rm; Sales Co.. Chicago, tlenern! Sales Agents. For .sale locully by Lauren5 Drug Store. t\' A. C H IW ERY \l! Khv.'. end for ell Purposes.^ j Whon i:i *l-.o Murlt.et for ESCHtE?-, BQILF^S, SAW MILLS, i WOODWORM? . MACHINERY, SP.I3 TWILLS, % BftjQK MAGiuftEBY, ETC, ?j ?wim K TO? I "THE fflACMNERY PlOPLE" COLUMBIA, S. C. Glt.brs T ;rta!.lc : 'i'-...-'.f. Machine. Every Fire Insurance! Policy I Issue is backed by many Millions. NO POLICIES BETTER. Here Is Why, ASSKTS AESF $15,000,000 Hoyal InsuranceCo. Liverpool, U. S. branch only,about Citi/.ons Insurance Co., Maine, about Wostorn Assurance, Canadii, U. S. branch only,ubout TOTAL, 10,000,000 15,000,000 2,500,000 42,500,000 I think this assures you of protection Lot mo writo you a policy. A. C. TODD Fire Insurance. XXosVi OiVO ti\<o Bah/ lJr.\rr.'J?:rous l)rtr.j? Tt-.cr.. la (vi i r. if'-, (UTA and nbr.o lui< 1 ? hai mli ? * remedy for in fant's ills. It in o THE WORLD'S fiSSl BABY vroiciNE. Cures ovcty form of hnwplnnd i torn noli trouble, lirlit|;N i "fresh laghi'X'p, makOU Oablci'J f.it. ?3 CfcHTli EVK^YWHtltft, MAfct DY B?t'j' rase itcr.ii'niti!t?r.a Co., HgerfvCt, OLIMATIO CURES. The influence of climatic conditions in t he cure of consumption is very muoh overdrawn. The poor pat'ent, and the rich patient, too, can do much better at home by proper attention to food diges tion, and a regul ?r use of German Sy rup. Free expectoration in the morn ing is made certain by German Syrup, eo Is a good night's rest and the ab sence of that weakening cough sud de bilitating night sweat Restless nights and the exhaustion due to coughing, the greatost danger and dread of the consumptive, can be preventel or stopped by taking German Syrup lib erally end regularly. Should you b.i ab'e to go to a warmer clime, you will tind that of the thousands of consump tives there, the few who are benefited and regain strength are those who use Gorman Syrup. Trial bottles, 26 cents; regular size, 75 cents. Laurent Drug Co. N. B. Dial. A. O. Todd. DIAL & TODD Attorneys and Coun sellors at Law. Enterprise Bank and Todd Olllce Build ing. Lauhkns, S. C. W. Y. BOYD, Attorney at Law. Will practice in all State Courts Promptattention given to all b usineas PROPER TREATMENT OP PNEU MONIA. Pneumonia 1? too dangerouB a ells ease for anyone to attempt to doctor himse f, although be may have tho pro per remedlos at hand. A physician should always be called. U should bo borne in mind, however, that pnou nomla always results from a cold or from an attack of the grip, and that by giving Chamberlain's Cough Remedy the threatened attack of pneumonia may be warded off. This remedy is also used by physicians in the treatment of pneumonia with tho best results. Dr\ W. J. Smith, of 8anders, Ala, who Is also a druggist, says of it: "I have boon selling Chamberlain's Cough Remedy and prescribing it in my practice for the past six years, f use it in cases of nnoumonia and have always gotten the best resulta." Sold by Tho Liurons Drug Co. A Wonderful Saving. The largost Methodi-t Church in Georgia calculated to use ono hundred hundred gallons of the usual klud of mixed paint in painting their church. They used only 82 gallons of the Longman & Martinez Paint mixed with 24 gallons of linseed oil. Actual cost of paint mudo was less than $1.20 par gallon. Saved over eighty ($80.00) dollars In paint, and got a big donation besides. EVERY CHURCH will fco given a liberal quantity whenever they paint. Many houses are well pinned with four gallons of L. & M. and thrco gal lons of linseed oil mixed therewith. Wears and covers like gold. Those celebrated paints aro sold by W. L. IIoyd, Laurens. Clinton Pharmacy, Clinton. March 1?2m. Certainty <of Cure to sufferers from SPECIFIC BLOOD POI Foerg Remedy Co., Evnnsville, Ind. FOERG'S REMEDY In consideration of Five Dollars ($5.00) paid for six bottles) of Foerg's Remedy, this^L^T^.^dty ?f * t9fi and in consideration of you using these six bottles exactly according to directions, for Specific Blood ^Poison cr Scrofula, the undersigned agrees to pay to '"?'.'." .1_ **_Five Dollars, pro vided no benefit is derived from the six bottles, and this certificate is returned to the undersigned within four months. Wir gotnnlet Ihi cjjmnif of Hr* Dofltrt (tS.OO) In tccorJsnct xmlh contract printed About, FOERG REMEDY CO. &t if. u r. / F,f*t Prmtiy Cfl.~ tnvtrA t? m, jvnruVy It mv-? </ thfrtnfv **JfUty, W ? h my firm ttfttf tK>t #.'/ W-'' (TYi /s /? a fma-mlmllo of out* tjunrantaa) This certainly is a most literal guarantee ami one which wo could not ovado oven 11 wo so de sired. Wo aro jK-rfci-tly safe in making It, for ?ix l?ottlc* will ru-odueo such marked benefit that tho user will l?o satisfied of an ultimate euro, and his gratitude will prompt him to bo fair. With this guarantee you take absolutely no chances for this certificate is worth $.">.00 in cash to you and will be redeemed by tho druggist from whom yon purchased the remedy for >5.00 cash. Wo guaranteo this, and to further satisfy you a national bank guarantees us as you can seo from the certitleate. You can seo that if wo did not positively know that Foerg's Heinedy would euro any caso we could not afford to make such n liberal genuine proposition, as tho loss it would entail would bo enormous. With tho iil'ove information bofore you If you go on suffering from the curse of poisoned blood, either primary, constitutional or as a result of mercurial t real men t. don't rail at fate but simply blame yourself, for hero ts a enic?absolute end sure. Tainted blood manifests itself in the form of Scrofula. Kezema, Rheumatic Fains, Stiff or swollen Joints Ei options or Copper-colored S|>ots on the b'BCO or Body, Kittle Ulcers In the Mouth or on tho Tonguo, Sore. Throat, Swollen Tonsils, Kalling out of tho Hair or Eyebrows, and finally a l^prous-lilko Decay of the Flesh and Hones. If you havo any one of thoso symptoms don't delay till too lato but go to your druggist and get it bottlo of FOERGS REMEDY?'RREAT BLOOD PURIFIER All ?rugglmt? guarantee Ilm If your druggist does not handle this remedy seid us $1.00 for one bottle or $.">.00 for six bottles end cbsolttte guarantee facsimile of which is published abovo. All packages sent in plain wrappers. All correspondence strictly confidontlal. <, FOERG REMEDY CO., Evansville, Ind. LAURENS DRUG CO. HOW IS THE COTTON MARKET? Throughout commercial circles for several months past this has been an oft repeated question. There are those who are specially interested in the price of spot cotton ; others in the manufactured goods, and it is to the latter class that we attempt to make reply. There is a marked advance on certain standard makes in heavy Domestics, but the prices have not advanced in proportion to the figures paid for the raw material. Beside the light-weight wool goods just received, we open choice lines in White and Colored Cotton Fabrics, WHITE MER CERIZED WAISTINGS in exclusive designs, dainty colorings in various weaves in printed L,AWNS. Qn last September we bought our WHITE INDIA LINONS. These we offer far below present market value. The new lines of Hamburg, Lawn and Swiss Edgings must be seen to be appreciated. They are all open for this week. If you arc not ready to purchase, come and inspect them for future consideration. Very respectfully, W. G. WILSON & CO. THE PROSPEROUS FARMER Never works with poor tools. His time is too val uable to waste it with worthless machinery. Ileuses the best, for it's the most economical and productive. OUR Farm Implements are the best in every way. They are cheapest in the end because the best and cost no more than others. They are simple in construction and have no com plicated parts to break or go wrong. They are made from the best materials and give longest possible wear. They can always be relied upon to do good work. They are easily kept in condition and do not require constant repairing. Buy them?they're most satisfactory. BROOKS & JONES, SIMMONS' BI..OCK, SOUTH SIDE SQUARE. FLORODORA COTTON SEED FOR SALB. Laurens farmers are enthusiastic over this Famous Cotton. We have the seed. Also Millet Seed and Clover Seed. Nitrate of Soda for Top Dressing, Try It. We Have It. 3 Tho Kind You llavo Always Bought, ami which 1ms been in use for over HO years, has home the Bignatnre of * - and has hceu made under his per , VAf^^-^ Honal supervision since its infancy. C^^^^T^^^^ Allow no one to deceive you in this. All Counterfeits, Imitations and ? Experiments that triilo with and endanger the health of Infanta and Childrou-Bxporicnco against l^poriineuU What is CASTORIA contains neither Opium, Morphine nor other NarcoWO substance. Its ago is its guarantee. It destroys Woinm and allays Fcverislmcss. It cures Biarrheca and Wind Colic. It relieves Teething Troubles, cures Constipation ami Flatulency. It assimilates the Food, regulates tho Stomach and Bowels, giving healthy and natural sleep. The Children's Panacea?Tho Mother's I rieutU GENUINE CASTORIA ALWAYS * Bears the Signature of_ m KM You Have Always Bought In Use For Over 30 Years. THC OCNTAUft COMPANY. TT MUBRAV OTflCCT. NCW VOnK OITV. A GOOD TIME TO BUILD. Lumber is cheaper to-day than it ever will be again ; weather is right; labor cheap, and we have an architect to get up your plans and specifications. Write, wire or 'phone us and we will send him to see you. Foundry and Machine Shops. Castings of every description on short notice. Full line of PIPE FITTINGS and other Supplies. Cotton Mill Castings a Specialty. The mails put you just as near us as if you lived in Laurens. All mail orders receive prompt attention. HUDGENS BROS., LAURELS, S. O. CONFECTIONERY AND FRUIT STORE. My experience in making Fine Home-made Candies enables me to keep fresh every day Fine Chocolates, Bon Bons, Peanut and Cocoanut Brittles. Also a choice and complete line of all kinds of Fruits, such as ORANGES, FINEST NORTHERN APPLES, BANANAS, GRAPES, LEMONS, PINEAPPLES, GRAPE-FRUITS, TANGERINES, DRIED FIGS, DATES, RAISINS and all kinds of Fresh NUTS. California Fruits a specialty. Early Florida Vegetables always on hand, such as Tomatoes, Lettuce, Beets, Beans, Cabbages. Deliious home-made candies and Imported and Domestic Fruits. JAMES CHRISTOS, ? LAURENS SO. 8?* Two Doors Below Post Office. ! FOR YOUR ORDERS HPIA LUMBER & MFC CO. ?UIMB1A S C id Phyiscian's Endorsement Is the lightest water on the market. Wo realize that this is claiming a groat ileal, and we could not all'ord to make this assertion unless wo know that we> BOUld prove it to bo truo. Hut it doos not take an export to test the softness of 1 Mineral Water. When er.rbonating a mineral water, if it is a hard water the the Whito Stono Lithia Water: Chester, S. C, April 23, l!)03. J. T. Harris, Esq., White Stono Spring, S. C. Dear Sir?1 do unhesitatingly state that tho eilleacy of Whito Stone Lithia Water, not from its splendid analytical analysis, but from my own p2rs mal ob servation, is a very valuable agent In eliminating th'i impuritios of the blood through its marked diuretic otTocts, and in so doing restores the secretory and excretory orpins of tho bjdy to their normal physiological state. So in this proves its properties to bo of gre:.t value in assisting digestion, assimila tion and increasing the appotito. There fore we can recognlzj it as a mineral WAtCr of powerful tonte, properties and should bo highly recommended in stom ach and 11vor disorders, blojd disturb ances, rheumatism, gout, diabetes, Bright's diseaso, and in all inactive conditions of tho kidneys and convales cing diseases. I feel mysolf, that I am justly doe an acknowledgement of tho happy effects I dorlved from its use. B. Ei.mork KBLL, M. D. Mullins, S. C, April 22, 1H03. Mr. J T. Harris. Whito Stone Spring?, S. C. It is with ploasure that I writo of tho merits of Whito Stono Lithia Water. I havo several patients using it now with marked boncllt in kidney and stomach troubles. I havo known a uric acid culbulus to pass aftor using tho water for only throe days. Respectfully Yours, A. M. Urailsford, Jr., M. D. Macon, Ga., April 15, 100H. 1 have prescribed White Stono Lithia Wator freely in niy practice and am glad to report tho happy oiTects it gave as a diuretic an 1 uric acid solvoot. I thluk its modicinal properties are pe culiarly adaptable to uric acid diathe sis, rhoumati?m, gout, anromla and all bladder and kidney diseases and liver and st ?nach troubles. I consider It Is a rainoral wator of marvelous tonic properties. Read Wha*. Dr L,. J. make. Presi dent Hoard of Health of tho 6ity of Sku^o^*" of th0 merits of Whito Stono T.ithia Springs r ,P CT?sJ?artV?b?r$? M*y'Hth, 1003. J. I. Harris, Proprietor White Stone Splngn, Spartanburg Co, S. 0. My Doir Slr:-I have usod and pre scribed tho White Stono Lithia water a great doal during tho past two years. In u'l cases requiring renal stimulation I havo obtained uniformly eood r? suits In lithaemla and kindVed affoc tlons from urie acid diathesis it meets the indications, and I am sure Its freS use will prove It the equal of any w? tor on tho market. ' Yours very truly, L J. Blake, M. D. We have tho largest brick Hotel in tho Carolinas or Georgia with mil M?j ern improvements. K"' Wlttl ?? mod fgr Electric Car Lino runs from Southern Road to SnrW White Stone Spring, S. C. opnng. White Stone Lithia Water Co.