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THE ADVERTISER. Snbscriptlou Price-1 a Mouths, $1.00 Payable In Advance. Kales Tor Advertising.?Ordinary ad vertisements, porsquare, onn meer tlou,$1.00;each subsequent Insertion, 60 cents. Liberal roduotion made (or lurgo dvertisements. Obituaries: All over 50 words, one cent a word. Notos of thanks: Ftvo eent* the line. W. W. Ball, Pronrlotor, Eatered at tho pos'ofllce at Laurens, 8. C, a" 8 ;coud class mail matter. LAURENS, S. C, Mar. 22, 1905. To (he Press and Banner. The following is quoted from the New York Evening Post: "Mr. Frank Foxcroft, who writes in the current Atlnntic on 'The Drift Away from Prohibition reports that 39 out of the 45 States now nave directly or indirectly the system of local option. It can hardly be doubted that the total area in which the sale of liquor is for bidden is now larger than it was at the time of widest acceptance of the pro hibition idea, though it is subject to constant changes as communities vote from year to year on the license ques tion. In twelve Southern States, ac cording to a summary which Mr. Fox croft gives, there are 619 prohibition counties and 75 under partial prohibi tion in a total of 1,109. In Kentucky, which is included 35 of the counties classed as 'license' had only one license each, and 19 had but two each. South Carolina's 41 counties, not included in the table, are under the dispensary sys tem, as are 11 counties in Alabama and a number in Georgia, which are em braced in the summary. Virginia, we believe, has a system which permits counties to choose between the dispen sary, license or prohibition; but Mr. Foxcro^.*" does not give the present status oi the three systems." These figures are respectfully re ferred to our esteemed contemporary, the Abbeville Press and Banner for di gestion. Our contemporary will observe that in 619 out of 1,109 Southern counties pro hibition prevails at all hours, while in 39 of 41 counties in South Carolina more than 100 whiskey and beer dis pensaries sell liquors during 12 hours of each work day. Does prohibition in these 619 coun ties prohibit? The answer is evident in the fact that each year the number of counties is growing. Moreover we suppose that one "dis pensary" county in South Carolina con tains more "blind tigers" than any other ten counties in the South. Whiskey selling is more strongly for tified in South Carolina than in any Southern State. The State govern ment here backs whiskey selling. Whis key selling is just as strong as the gov ernment itself. South Carolina is a whiskey seller. Unlike the barrooms, South Carolina compels its customers to buy ?? ~ lea's t six drinks at a time, In a b?.v?V7?m one may buy one drink I and quit. In a dispensary one cannot buy a drink and quit until he has bought six drinks. If a dispensary liquor buyer wishes to treat his friends he can, and often does, treat him under the back-stairs or in the court-house corridor. ? The Sale of Cotton. The following editorial appeared in the Greenville News of March 17th: "Junk shop newspapers to the con trary, it is always safe to accept the statement of facts bearing on the cot ton situation, which arc published in The Greenville News. The first aim of any reputable newspaper is to print the truth and the news. For weeks the cotton market was dead. The farmers had naturally agreed to hold for ten cents, but all at once they rushed to market and unloaded large parts of the surplus crop. They had a right to do it, just as we had a right to inform our readers of what was taking place. ? Elsewhere this morning we print some facts and figures which indicate that selling has been free, especially in Texas, where a quarter of a million bnles were sold within three days,? The selling record for the Piedmont sec tion speaks for itself. We shall con tinue to print it, not with the idea of dis couraging the holding movement, but simply to show that while some farm ers are holding, others are not." We don't know who are meant by the "Junk Shop newspapers." For our own part we do not question the facts as stated by the Greenville 'News more than those derived from any other source. We have yet to see the man or newspaper that knows anything about the cotton question. We can all theorize but the man who believes that he k nows about cotton will sooner or late, "bust" if he handles it, unless he dies out of it. For our part we do not believe the farmers have given up the fight. The heavy sales of the past few days and notably those referred to were not un expected. They were looked for by every man familiar with the transactions of the business world. These sales were largely made from ware houses. Why? In many instances the banks had ad vanced money on this cotton when it was worth 9 and 9 1-2 cents on the market. A declining market had grad ually eaten away the margins until they were entirely gone and to sell meant loss to the bank. The parties to whom the cotton belonged failing to put up additional collateral the banks have watched the market and let the cotton go as soon as it would pay their claim. We believe that the South will swing to at least 20 per cent, of the crop of 1904 and if she does and a material re duction in acreage is made cotton is bound to go up. We believe that the individual farmer has awakened to the fact that it is to his interest to reduce his acreage re gardless as to what his neighbor may do and when he arrives at that conclu sion he will act on it. * In this County we have very poor roads hut there is one consolation wo don't attract the automobile, Think of having to meet "even the old street packer" or a traction engine at any old time with a barbarian of a mule at the "snail pace" that belongs to them but to be liable to come in contact with one of the same kind of "devil's devices" going at the rate of a mile a minute would destroy one's peace of mind eter nally. Will Plant Peas. "I shall not plant a seed of cotton this year," remarked Mr. Isaac W. Williams, a successful young farmer of the Doug las? section, in the presence of your correspondent yesterday. When asked his reason for cutting out cotton alto gether Mr. Williams replied that there was no money in the staple at 7 1-2 cts, and he does not expect the price to be any better than that next fall. Mr. Williams operates a four-horse farm and he intends to sow peas on every foot of his cotton land this year. He has already invested $125 in seed peas for planting purposes. He expects not only to make money off his pea and pea vine crops, but to greatly improve his soil as well. Lancaster Cor. in News and Courier. The Advertiser has repeatedly put itself on record as an advocate of the liberal planting of peas. In our opinion more than any other one thing will the pea be a prominent factor in the reclaim ing of our wasted fields. It belongs to this section of the country and in fact is indiginous to our soil. However we are not prepared to say that the course of Mr. Williams is wise. We believe in diversified farming and not in the reliance on any one crop. Even the pea crop we have known to be an entire failure. The statement of the Hon. IL H. Evans printed in The News and Courier, "that if the editor had inquired in Ncwberry he would have learned that there is money to be made in successful farming, and that he was holding cotton and corn, as good farmers are doing," is of important and especially that part of it referring to "holding corn." While doubtless there are others, Mr. Evans is the first farmer whom we have heard of as holding corn this winter Whether or not the price of corn shall be affected only the future can reveal. Mr. Evans ought to know about the price of corn since he "Controls" a monopoly of the "juice". Young Tillman Son of his Father. Lexington, Va., March 15th. ?Ina preliminary debate here Monday night, Henry C. Tillman won the honor of representing Washington and Lee University in the State Oratoricall con test of Virginia. Mr, Tillman's oppo nent was A. H. Herzog, of Virginia, a speaker who but recently was awarded a medal in an orator's con test and a debator of great ability. The decision was unanimously in favor of Mr. Tillman, who will represent his college in the state contest to be held in Richmond on May 1st. The speakers will select their own subjects. Since young Mr. Tillman's entrance at Washington and Lee two years ago he has easily demonstrated his superiority as a speaker and every man matched against him has met df/eat. His de livery is much the same as that of his father, Senior Tillman. Arrangements are being made for com mencement at the Citadel Acadmey. Officers and speakers of the two societies are: Calliopcan, valedictorian, H. A. Smith; orator, William R. Richey; sub marshals, F. Bayard Culley and E. L. Langston; salutatorian, Thomas II. MofTett: orator, Richard F. Willingham. O y?h. TJ? O? X -fik. - Sears the /} VO'J H"IV9 Ai.vay3 BfiLfll" Important Missionary Meeting. A meeting in the interest of missions will be held at Cross Hill Baptist Church beginning Friday before 2nd Sunday, 7th ult. This is the first of a series of missionary rallies planned by the Ex ecutive Committee of Laurens Associa tion for different parts of the county. Bcthabara, Mountville, Beaverdam and Waterloo Churches are specially urged to attend this meeting. Invitation is also extended to Churches and Christian Workers of other demoninations who can attend. The character of the meeting is fully set forth In the following: PROGRAMMS. friday morning. 10.30: Prayer Service - Rev. J. T. j Taylor. 11.00: Addresses. Topic?Scriptural authority for world-wide Missions. Matthew 28:19-20: Acts 1-8.-Rev. M. C. Compton, ltev. J. D. Pitts. RECESS. Afternoon. I. 30: Addresses. Topic ? Our duty toward the evangelization of the world emphasized by present needs and en larged opportunities. ? Revs. W. D. Hammctt, J. T. Taylor, E. C. Watson. saturday morning. 10.30: Prayer service ? Rev. M. C. Compton. j II. 00: Addresses. Topic?The spirit of Missions, loyalty to Christ. ?M. A. Summerei, I. E. McDavid, B. P. Estcs. RECESS. Afternoon. I. 30: Addresses. Topic ~ Giving en joined by the Scriptures. 1. The duty. 2. The motive. 3. The privilege. 4. Methods, etc.-J. D.Pitts, C. B. Bobo, J. A. Martin. sunday morning. II. 00: Mass Meeting in interest of Foreign Missions, followed by sermon. Speakers at Mass Meeting?C. H. Roper, C. B. Bobo. Sermon by Pastor. J. B. Parrott, Chairman. C. B. Bobo, Secretary. BEST REMEDY FOR CONSTIPA TION. "The finest remedy for constipation I ever used is Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets" says Mr. Eli But ler, of Frankville, N. Y. "They act gently and without any unpleasant ef fect, and leave the bowels in a per fectly natural condition. Sold by The Laurens Drug Co. and Dr. B. F. Posey. O -<TX. ?7.? O X - RBar3 tho .y 1M Kind You H.vUhyays Bfllifhl bignature Jj^S^^fi. " of Cgg^g Final Settlement. Take notice, that on the 4th day of April, 1905, I will render a final account of my acts and doings as Executor of the estate of Rosa Jones, deceased, in the office of Judge of Probate of Lau rens County, at 11 o'clock, a. m., and on the same date will apply for a final discharge from my trust as such Ex ecutor. All persons having demands against said estate, will please present them on or before that date, proven and authen ticated, or be forever barred, and all persons indebted to said estate must make payment to the undersigned be fore that date. BEN MADDEN, Executor. March 1, 1905.-30-lm. A CHICAGO ALDERMAN OWES HIS ELECTION TO CHAMBER LAIN'S COUGH REMEDY. "I can heartily and conscientiously recommend Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for affections of the throat and lungs." says Hon. John Shenick, 220 South Pcoria Street, Chicago.? ' 'Two years ago during a political cam paign, I caught cold after being over heated, which irritated my throat and I was finally compelled to stop, as I could not speak aloud. In my extremity a friond advised me to use Chamber lain's Cough Remedy. I took two doses that afternoon and could not believe my senses when I found the next morning the inflammation had largely subsided. I took several doses that day, kept right on talking through the campaign, and I thank this medicine that I won my seat in the Council." This remedy is for sale by Laurens Drug Co., and Dr. B. F. Posey. WANTED?You to list your property for sale or rent with M. L. Copcland. State of South Carolina, COUNTY OF LAURENS. WHEREAS, Carroll M. Miller made suit to me, to grant him Letters of Administration of the Estate of and effects of Hattic M. Milter. THESE ARE THEREFORE to cite and admonish all and singular the kin dred and Creditors of the said Hattie m. Miller, deceased, that they be and appear before me, in the Court of Pro bate, to be held at Laurens, C. IL, S. C, on the 31st of March 1905 next, af ter publication thereof, nt 11 o'clock in the forenoon, to show cause, if any they have, why the said Administration should not be granted. Given under my Hand this 11th day of March, Anno Domini, 1905. O. G. Thompson, j. p. l. c. 32-2t. WE NOW HAVE THE LATEST SPRING STYLES IN Hat Pins and Waist Pins Don't let Easter find you without one Fleming Bros, --The People arc Coming from Everywhere to? Red Iron Racket, on account of their snjlip^&lme Oooils for Less Money. Just Received Two Car Loads of General Merchandise! Gur store is now Brim Full and Bubbling Over with Good Things in Every Department, consisting of Clothing, Hats, Shoes, Dry Goods, Notions, Millinery, Underwear, Hosiery, Handkerchiefs, Laces, Ribbons, Embroideries, Umbrellas, Shirts, Collars, Ties, Suspenders, Jewelry, Watches, Clocks, Patent Medicines, Tobacco, Cigars, Candy, Tin, Glass, Crockery, Lnameledware, Trunks, Bags, Matting, Rugs, Hardware Specials, Picture Frames, Whips, Sewing Machines, Stationery and a little World of Notions and Racket Goods, all going at Red Hot Prices. Six Special Bargain Days Each Week. Red Iron Racket Two Stores That's Making Laurens and Greenwood Famous, w^^w^u^'j BURNS OF LAURENS THE E3ARGA1N GIVER. An Attractive Display Fashionable Spring Clothing For Boys and Juveniles is now to be seen here in a magnificent gathering of all the newest creations designed for this Spring and Summer, It's a superb collection that will interest everyone who has the care of boys. Everything is spic-and-span new, bristling with smart ness, made of thoroughly dependable fabrics and artistically tailored. Outfit the lad now?it will be a wise thing to do while onr style and fabric assortment is at its best. Our clothing for boys is built to stand all the racket and knocks that lively, strenuous boys can give it and is priced as low as it is possible to sell really good clothing for. Come and see the exceptional values we offer in little boys' and big boys' suits and be sure to bring the youngsters with you. $2.00 to $5.00 Shoes for Everybody! We are receiving our Shoes for Spring and Summer daily. We are show ing all the latest styles in Patents and Tans in some of the most celebrated makes of the Country; 1 For the Ladies: Ultra, $3.00 Southern Girl, $2.00 Dorothy Dodd, $2.50 and $3.00 For the Hen: Florishiem, $5.00 Korrect Shape, $3.50 and $4.00 Crawford, $3.50 and $4.00 James Means, $2.50 and $3.00. See the New Blocks in Hats, Furnishings of all Kinds. J. E. MINTER & BR0. New Things in Dry Goods and Furnishings. Spring Wear Before this announcement is issued from the press a complete Stock of Goods for Spring and Summer wear will be opened here including all the new Creations in Light Fabrics. Silks in Black and Colored The kind made for hard service. It is impossible in this space to enumerate the many weaves shown in Printed Lawns, the choicest designs culled fr< >m the different Manufacturers. Attempt would be failure to describe the patterns and blending of colors shown here. They must be seen to be ap preciated. The White Mercerized Waistings are again popular this Season. You will have no difficulty making a selection. Special Numbers and Choice designs in Table Linen, New Ribbons, Hosiery and Ladies' Neck wear, Laces and Embroideries of every description. These are a few of the many articles just opened. When quality is examined and price as certained you will easily discern the values offered at? W. Q. Wilson & Co. TEMPTATIONS! You'll get your money's worth and save more in these temptors. White Star Coffee, the finest grown large bean, even roasted splendid flavor, per one pound can L'bcts. tour pound can $1.00. Quaker Rolled Oats, large Hakes carefully milled, free from faulty or imperfect grains, per two pound pack age 15 cents. Buckwheat Flour, deli cious, appetizing, nourishing, per package 10 rents. Old fashioned Muscovados molases?none better, per gallon 50 cts. Kennedy Bros. BON AI ^ WE ARE LOOKING I FOR YOUR ORDERS COLUMBIA LUMBER & MFC. CO. COLUMBIA SC._ DANGER There are "two~tTangers in a hernia. First Not wearing a TRUSS. Second ? Wearing one that does not fit. We guarantee a perfect fit and wear in our SILVER TRUSS. Try one PALMETTO DRUG CO. PttOCLAMATION. NOTIQE OF ELECTION. STATE OP SOUTH CAROLINA, Executive Department. To the Commissioners of State and County Elections for Abbeville, Greenwood, I/aureus, Newbcrry and Saluda Counties, in the Eighth Judi cial Circuit: ? Under and by virtue of an Act of the General Assembly of the Slate of South Carolina, entitled An Act to Assign the Present Circuit Solicitors to the Proper Circuits in Order to Conform to tho Provisions of an Act entitled "An Act to Divide the State into Ten Judicial Circuits and Arrange the Same, and to Provide for the Elections of So iicitors for tho Eighth and Ninth Cir cuits approved February 20th, 1005, notice Is hereby given that a Special Election will beheld in said Circuits on the 11 Ih day of April 1005, for the pur pose of electing a Solicitor for the Eighth Judicial Circuit for the term expiring a( the General Election in 1008. Now, therefore, you are hereby di rected and required to hold said Spe cial Flection for Solicitor of the Eighth Judicial Circuit on the said 11th day of April, 1905, for the term to expire at the General Election of 19<>8. The polls ar<- to be opened at the various place.; of elections in said Cir cuits on Tuesday, tho l lib day of April, 1905, and the said election shall be con ducted in accordance with the laws governing General ejections. In testimony whereof I have hereunto Bel my hand and caused the (!.. s.) Greal Seal to be affixed at Co lumbia, this 20th day of Feb ruary, 1905, and in the One Hundred and Twenty-ninth year of the Independence of the United States of America. I). C. HEY WARD. Governor. Ry the Govern* r J. t. Gam r, Secretary of State. Hard, Soft or Shop COAL Brick and D raying Wanted 1,000 Cards of Oak and Pino Wood on cars your station or delivered at Lnurcns. J. W. Eichelberger. Laurens, S. C. 'Phone H. Terry's W. Y. BOYD, Attorney at Law. Will praotice in all State Courts. 1'rompt attention given to all business. N. B. Dial. A. 0. Toni). DIAL & TODD, Attorneys and Coun> sellors at Law. Enterprise I Junk and Todd Ollioo Build Ing. l a u h en Si s. c W. C. IRBY, Jr., Attorney at Law, LAURENS, S. C. W. B. KNIGHT, Attorney at Law. Strict attention to all business entrusted. Ollice hours 0 a. in. too p. in. Office second floor Simmons' Mock. Simpson, Cooper & Bohb, Attorneys at Law. Will practice In all Slate Courts. I'rompt attention given to all business. -- *s$?s thf. hkge toe Beam SAW MIJUL* v/i i H HBACOCK-KING ifEttO WORKS RSOINEI ANO 1'.oi!.:.;. ;, WOOnWORKINO M.lOlltNJtnV, ? OTTOS fllNSIXfl, Bl l< k ? marino and K 111 no I. r. AND L.\TH Maciiinp.uy. {? ?i;n Mil.:-. KTO.. KTO. 9 OIB&&9 MACHINERY CO., H COlUfnttlAf s. C. I Thri G;r;'-i ! SH NGLG Machine