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RUSSIA CONTROLS FORT ARTHUR. Admiral Togo Make* Another Uusnc cossful Attack With Hoary Lotsei? I'ort Arthur is still the principal 8oeno of operations in the Bast. On Sunday the Japanese under Admiral Togo made auother attempt to close the Port but the Russian -gun boats guarding tho entrance to the harbor wero on the alert and im mediately opened tire. One Bus siau torpedo boat successfully engaged six of tho Japs and tho latter were forced to retire ingloriously with a loss of two boats and almost all the men who manned them. It is said that the Japanese desire to block Port Arthur and render the IIcot there useless to Russia Is based upon a plan to land a great body of troops at NewChwang.whioh canuotibe dono if the Russian ships at Port An thur are active. Uov. A. T. Jamioson, Superintendent of Connie Muxwcll Orphanage spent Sunday in tho city, preaching at the First Uaptlst church, morniag and eve ning, inthccvenlug ho held a union Bervloe for tho King's Daughters of the city, which was very greatly enjoyed. Mr. Jamieson is a forcible speaker and earnest preacher. Tho Young Ladies Scit.y of the Presbyterian Church is giving u White Salo today and tomorrow in Todd and Simpson's store. The garments are the dainty handiwork of tho ladles thomsolvos. Thoy are displayed in the front windows of tho store and a com mitteo of ladios Is in charge and will be delighted to show the pretty things to customers Mr. M. J. Owings wont out to Mt. Gallagher yesterday afternoon for a few days days stay. THE POLITICAL SITUATION. A prominent North Carolinian has this to say: 1 have been a sufferer from Rheumatism for fifteen years.a portion of tho time bedfas', and for the last six months it has been seated In my loft aide near my heart; could scarcely rest any at night. I dually decided to try Dr. King's Nervo and Bono Liniment. Two or three applications entirely re lieved me of the pain. I have used It in my family with good results. D. C. HOWELL. Sold by Palmetto Drug Co., Laurens, S. C. HA DU Kit HOW KS TO MA Kit Y. Laurens Uoj to Wed Miss Connor, of Hal las, Texas. The following Interestlog announce ment has been received in this city: Mrs. Elizabeth Mac Oar thy Connor requests the honor of your prosenoe at tho marriage of her daughter Anna Louise and Mr. Badger Cross well Bowon on Wednesday afternoon, April sixth, nineteen hundred and four at five o'clock 253 Cadiz Street Dallas, Texas. Mr. Bowen Is the youngest son of Mrs. Mary Bowen, of this city. He has been aivay from Laurens about eight years, during which timo ho has been successfully engaged with eoine of tho loading insurance oflices of the nurthwest. At prosont ho Is located in Toledo, Ohio. The Library to .Share Proceeds. Manager Vance of tho opera house has consented to divido the proceeds of the Roed Miller concert, to be givon on the Oth with the public library. Mr. Miller comes with a great reputation as a singer, but apart from this the li brary is an enterprise in which every body in Laurens has a personal inter est and therefore tho concort must be patronized. Mr. Alex J. Smith was In the city awhilo yesterday. Everyone will be glad to know that his daughter, Miss Mae Smith, who has boon critically ill In a Camden, New Jersey hospital is muoh Improved in hor condition and will, as soon as able to travel, come home for a visit. Mr. R. H. Hudgons Is having tho Crisp place near Barksdalo Station, whioh he recently purchased, remod elled and fitted up with every modern improvement and convenience. It is a beautiful place naturally and Mr. Hud gens is rapldlly transforming it iato one of the handsomest places in the up per part of tho State. Mrs. Ros* Caine was called to Rich mond last woek on account of the ill ness of her daughter, Miss Eliza, who is at school there. The young lady has been carried for treatment to Johns Hop kins Hospital at Baltimore. Her friends are much interested in her condition and hope that sbo will improve rapidly. MISS LILLIAN IRBY'J!' BEAUTIFUL PARTY. Two Charming ami Popular Visitor* From Oiintou are Guests of Honor. The young matrons and pretty girl* whooompoBe that important organiza tion the ouchro club soem to bo vieing with each other in ontortaining tiiis Spring, tho last party seeming always a shado more elabor&to and beautiful in appointmouts than its delightful predecessor. Mis; Lillian Irby was the gracoful and gracious young hostess at a beauti ful party on Friday ovoning in honor of Misses Susan Allen Leak and Ca mllle Vance of Clinton. Invitations wore issued to some sixty guests but qulto u good many wore unfortuuuto in that such an opportunity for enjoy ment was afforded thorn during Lent. Tho entiro lower Moor of tho house pro fusely decorutod with viobts, palms and forns was thrown open to tho guests. Vases of Vlolo's, bowls and banks of violots were everywhere ionding a rich, soft tone to the brilliantly lighted rooms. Forty onthuslasts played five handod bid euchro and contested for Mi ? prizes with heat and fervor. A very handsomo evening fan was carried off by Mrs. Dial Gray, tho gentleman's prize, a white silk muffler was won by Mr. Gua Simmons. A delicious course of scoots was served in daintiest fash Ion. Rev. J. W. Kilgo, l'roslding Kldor of this District, preached for tho Second Methodist congregation Sunday morn ing at 11 o'clock, Ho returned to Spar tanburg Monday. As wo go to press, wo learn with re gret of the death of Mrs. Malluda Crows, which occurred In Atlanta this morning at I o'clock. Au Ekom Wedding. Owinc.SVitii.K, March 2u ?Mr. A. R. Thome and Miss Corrie Moore, of Ekom wore married Sunday afternoon at tho home of tho brido's paronls, Mr. and Mrs. Joel W. Moore; Rev. Jodie A. Martin ollloiating. Mr. Thonu is merchandising at Kkom, whi'e bis brido Is one of the ounty's successful teachers, bolng at present to chargo of the Oakvllle school. Miss Myrtle Cu'bortson's tohoil at Mt. Gallagher will clo e tho prosent term tomorrow. OA?TOIIIA. Boart Um 1 he Kinti You_ H?ve Always Bough! lteed Miller. Tickets for the Heed Miller concert will bo CO cents, and will be sold by th * Iadio9 and children for benefit of Libra ry. Take your tickets to Copcland's store and have seats reserved on Mon day or any day afterwards. Mrs. W. 10. Lucas will play Mr. Miller's accom paniments. Our :We^MTir^ompleted. We have at last got our mill com pleted, tnd we risk nothing in sajing that it Is making tho finest Hour we have over seen. We earnestly solicit every housekeeper of Laurens and vl cinltv to order a trial sack of tho new "Clifton," promising tbom that they will have biscuit, rolls, cako and pas try such as they havo never had be fore. Instruct your grocer to And you a sack of tho new "Clilton." Uransford Mills. You should not feel tired all the time ?healthy people don't?you wont if you take Hood's Sarsaparllla for a while._ *'WANTED"" Every reader of The Advertiser to know that Our New Discovery, the groat Hlood Purifier and Kidney and Liver Rogulutor, Is sold undor an abso lute guarantee. You run no risk: no common remedy could s'and a tost like this. Our New Discovery is not an alcoholic stimulant which does good "only" for the timo bolng, but It is na tures remody, effecting a speedy and lasting euro by cleansing the blood from all impurities, which gives now lifo aud vigor to every orgau. It res tores the nervous system to Its normal condition and cures all blood diseases, such as Itching Skin, Pimples, Kc/.oma, Blood Poison, and it is a positive cure for all Nervous troubles, Indigestion and Dyspepsia, peart Disease, Paraly sis, Liver Complaint, La Grippe, Back ache, Rheumatism, Dropsy, Kidney and Bladder Troubles, Fever and Ague and Female Diseases, llemomber the namo and tako no othor. Price $1.00 and your dollar back if it fails. For salo by Tho Laurons Drug Co., Dr. W. W. Dotlson, Laurons; Young's Phar macy, Clinton; Dr J. II. Miller, Cross mn. FINAL SETTLEMENT. Take notice that on the (>th day of April, 1004, 1 will render a final ac count of my acts and dolDgs as Admin istrator of tbo estate of Henry M. Hun ter, deceased, in the oftlce of tbo Judge of Probate for Laurens County, at 11 o' clock a. m., and on the samo day will apply for a final discharge from my ti ust. as Administrator. All persons having demands against said ostato will present them on or be fore that day,proven and authenticated or bo forever barred and all persons in debted to said estate are requested to make payments on or before that day. lt. LEB IIUNTKK, Administrator. March 18, 1004?2t. Fruit Crop Safe. Mr. A. J. Smith says the fruit crop in this seotion is safe so far; that cool weather in March is not apt to injure peaches. He rays the strawberry crop is promising. His are always superb. CURES CANCER AND BLOOD POI SON. prison producing eruptions, pimples, ulcers, swollen ([lauds, burajs and risings, burning, tolling, copper colored spots or rash on the skin, mucous patches in mouth or throat, falling hair, bone pains, old rheumatism or foul catarrh, take Bo tanic Blood Balm (B. B. B.) It kills the prison In the blood; soon all sores, erup ions heal, hard swellings subside, aches and puns stop and a perfect cure is made of the worst cases of Blood Poison. For cancer, tumors, swellings, eating sores, ugly ulcers, persistent pimples of all kinds, take B. B. B. It destroys the cancer poison in the blood, heals cancer of all kinds, eures the worst humors or suppurating swellings.? Thousands cured by B. B. B. after all else falls. B. B. B, is composed of pure bo'anic Ingredients. Improves the di gestion, makes the blood pure and rich, stone the awful itching and all sharp, snooting pains. Thoroughly tostul for thirty years. Druggists, 91 per large bottle, with complete direc tions for home cure. Sample free and prepaid by writing Blood Balm Co., Atlanta, Ga. Desoribe trouble and free medical advici also sent in ?ealed lettor. Sold in Laurens by ?. F. Po tey. All Humors Are impure matters which the skin, Uvcr, kidneys and other organs can not take care of withou. help, there ia such an accumulation of them. They litter the whole system. Pimples, boils, eczema and other eruptions, loss of appetite, that tired feeling, bilious tnrns, fits of indiges tion, dull headaches and many other troubles are due to them. Hood's Sarsaparllla and Pills Remove all humors, overcome ail their effects, strengthen, tono and invigorate the wholo system. "I bad salt rheum on my bands so tbat I could not work. I took Hood's Sarsaparllla and It drove out the humor. I continued Its use till tbo sores disappeared." Mas. Iba O. Bbowh, Rumford Falls, Me. Hood's Sarsaparllla promises to ours and keeps tho promise. "I owe ray whole life to Burdock Blood Bitters. Scrofulous sores cov ered my body. I seemed beyond cure. B. B. B. has made me a perfectly wel woraan." Mrs. Cbas. Il'itton, Ber ville, Mich. A GGGD 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,, LAURBNS S. O. IN FINE FETTLE ?FOR? SPRING TRADE. The Hub is in fine fettle for ?Spring trade, We expect to do this Spring much the largest business in our history, for the very good reason that we have this season a good deal the nicest stock we have ever carried. Everything is spick, span new ; and we do not believe that there is a single article in the whole stock which is not characterized by thorough refinement of taste and excellence of quality. The Hub aims to carry a choicer, more select, more thoroughly fashionable stock than is common in towns of this size ; and the yearly growth of our business is good proof that the ladies of this section appreciate our policy. A Wealth of Handsome Fabrics* theWegreaet aTsoVtS oT^ewl Spring's SllOO FashlOHS. Dress Goods, ?Silks and Washj There are few radical changes Fabrics that we are now ready . ?. - . . , . to show you. It contains so m Sh>2 fafhiam thu seas3a many different weaves and pal-jHut still there are some new terns and all of them are so truly fcalurcg And the Ladies' Shoes tasty and attractive, that no one will find it necessary to look we show,are as always.of the very further for the materials fori latest and most stylish models. Dress, Waist or Skirt. They're all fresh and new, and just the same styles that are selling best in the largest cities. We know you will find it a treat to look them over. We mention a few of the leaders to prove that prices are thorough ly attractive, too: Lovely Crepe de Chine, black and colored, 75c Plain and bouretted Voiles, ideal for skirts, 50 to 85 36-inch Taffeta Silks, wear guaranteed, 85c to $1.25 Silk Persian Fancies foi Waists, black and colors 30c and 40c Our S'io3 S'.ock is a feature of this store with which every lady who is particular as to the lit and looks of her Shoes will do well to become acquainted. The Regina Oxford, un equalled for style and quality, $2.50 and #3.00 The Portia Oxford, has no superior, #2.00 and $2,50 Easter /Millinery. Only a few more days to secure your Easter Hat! Our Millinery Department is now bubbling over with charming con ceptions from across the seas, and from our own clever country women as well. All that is proper finds a place here. We have them all and are displaying the swellest styles yet shown. Come and see us. Remember Our Opening, Wednesday. THE HUR All kinds of Suits for Hen. AH kinds of Suits for Youths. All kinds of Suits for Boys. Value in every pur chase. CONFIDENCE Shoes for Men, Wo= men and Children. Hats for all Mankind. Beautiful Neckwear. Big values in all Departments. Business is based on confidence; Your business; Ours; Everybody's. There never was a time in the Dry Goods, Clothing, Furnishing, Shoes and Hat business when confidence was more important to you than now. You've simply got to pin your faith to somebody, and go ahead?or be left. We want to say just one thing: You can be sure you are right with Davis, Roper & Co. HAND-TAILORED CLOTHING, Wei 1mselected ?fy Goods, Sljoes, Mats, Etc. You can put entire confidence in them and know that you are safe. That's all. A quarter of century experience has taught us how to select the best goods for the least money. But we don't offer the low price as the chief argument. When the sterling value of our goods are fully known there will not be enough to go around. We solicit your Spring business in every line: Shoes, Hats, Clothing, Furnishing, Dry Goods, Millinery, Ready-to-wear Garments for Ladies, Notions, Etc. Because we know that you will be pleased with every purchase you make. IN THE SPRING the young man's fancy lightly turns to thoughts of CLOTHES. We have them in all the latest weaves, and all the latest cuts and styles. Don't forget to visit us and see our STYLISH SPRING SUITS hand-tailored by Schloss Bros. & Co. ("The liest Clothes Makers.") The Prices he Pricesd* | A^OS f?r High Start a: *P i UjOS CLOTH class ING Of course we have Clothing cheaper, $3.50 to $10.00 in all the Popular Weaves and well-made medium price Clothing. Our Boys and Childrens' are nobby and cheap for the price, 69 cents to $5.00 for Knee Suits. Youths' Suits #3.00 to"#'10.00. Shoes, Shoes and Oxfords, We have the largest stock ever brought to Laurens all the \ latest Toes and Lasts, $1.00 to #5.00. PANAMA HATS, STAW HATS, NECKWEAR, NEGLIGEE j SHIRTS, UNDERWEAR, COLLARS, CUFFS. Drop in during the next few days and get acquainted with ^'^^makcrs Of the best made, ready-to-wear garments?the Davis, Roper & Co. ? ^r** kind?-in Spring Suits and Snappy Suitings, Hats, Shoes, Etc. f 1NE CLOTHING. LADIES DEPARTMENT. In this Department we want to call the attention of the trade to our ?Special Values in SPRING DRESS GOODS, both in Wool and Cotton. We have the biggest and best assortment of Figured Lawns at lOcts thai we have ever shown?about 150 styles and a great many of them are the regular I5cts quality. A beautiful assortment of COTTON VOILES, sheer and stylish. The most popular material for early Spring wear. Prices 15c, 20c and 25c. Plain and Dotted Silk Mulls, in all colors, for evening wear. Prices 25 cents. Pure Linen Suitings, in white and colors, at 50c. Special values in black Taffeta Silk at $1.00, $1.25 and $1.50. 36-in wide and values that can't be beat We have a great line of black Voiles for skirts in the very newest weaves, from 50c to #2.00. W. B. and Royal Wor cester Corsets in all the newest styles. The best and most popular lines in America. We also want to call your attention to our lines of Kid Gloves at 75c, $1.00 and $1.25. Everything new in Belts, Hosiery and Embroidered Collar Sets, Etc. Millinery Department. This Season we have Miss Ingram in charge and she will take pleasure in showing you all the new things and we will guarantee our prices on the same goods to be as low as can be found anywhere. Come to see us and we will do our part to please you. dies' Hats from 25c to $20.00. All DAVIS, ROPER St CO.. * 1 ' - Grades; aill Prices. Outfitters for Everybody. Dress Goods, Silks, Wash Goods.