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FARM LANDS LOANS. Before You Buy or Sell any Kind of llcal Estate, or Business, Write us your wants. J Y. Gaklington & Co., Laurens, S. C. YOL XX, LAURENS, S O.. WEDNESDAY APRIL 26. 1905 NEW GARDEN SEED. We Mean Every Seed New. Nob one seed carried from last year. PALMETTO DRUG CO. Laurens, S. C. NO. 38 WHITE CAPS IN WATERLOO. Unknown Mob Kills Negro In His House. WHITE MAN ARRESTED. Air. P. H. Baldwin Makes Statement in Reference to Trouble Seme Weeks Past. Report reached the city on Sunday that Abe McDaniel, an old negro, liv ing in Waterloo Township, 14 miles west of here had been killed by a mob. The Sheriff immediately sent his two deputies, Glenn and Sullivan, to the scene of the reported killing. When the deputies reached the place they found a large crowd, but no excite ment. The inquest was being held and was about half over. According to the evidence of the daughters of the de ceased, a mob composed of white men came to the house of Abe McDaniel and opened the door, Abe grabbed his gun and fired on the mob when some one in the crowd returned the fire with fatal effect. They then proceeded to take his two daughters from the house and gave them a severe whipping. The daughters claim to have recognized P. H. Baldwin, a white man, and near neighbor as a party of the mob. The coroner's jury found a verdict accord ingly and a warrant was issued for Baldwin, who was found at his home by the deputies and arrested without opposition and brought to Laurens on Sunday night. Baldwin claims to know nothing of the affair beyond wh:. lad been told him and that he will be ible to prove an alibi. He admits to have had some trouble with McDaniel and his daughters some time ago but says that it was all set tled. Mr. Baldwin's statement in re ference to the trouble is substantially as follows: The daughters of McDaniel and his wife, who is their step-mother, were in a constant row, that some one bad written McDaniel an annonymous letter signed "A White Friend," stat ing that a mob was going to break it Up arid that he could go to P. H. Bald win and have the matter adjusted. Mc Daniel carried the letter to Baldwin, who told him that he knew nothing at all about it and that it was probably written by some of his own race. He offered to assist him in an effort to find out who did the writing and to that end kept the addressed envelope. McDan iel seemed satisfied and appreciative. '?.^ Later the negro told some parties that he believed that Baldwin had writ ten the letter. Baldwin went to the negro about it and he at first denied having said so, later he admitted it and was insulting to Baldwin, who struck him with his hand. McDaniel's daugh ters joined in the fracas, one of them striking Baldwin with a brick. All this occurred several weeks ago and the matter had all been adjusted. McDaniel was a thrifty negro farmer, who lived on his own land and it is un derstood here that lie bore a good repu tation for peace and character. P. H. Baldwin is 33 years of age and the head of a family. He is a good citizen, an industrious farmer and highly respected in his commuuity. Last of the Lyceum. The last attraction of the Lyceum course will be at the Opera House on Thursday evening. There will be no reserved seats sold, but those holding cards must still get their tickets at Fleming Bros. The attraction is to be the Old Home stead Quartette and will be one of the best things of the whole course. FULL OF TRAGIC MEANING Are these lines from J. H. Simmons, of Casey, la. Think what might have resulted from his terrible cough if he had not taken the medicine about which he writes: "I had a fearful cough, that disturbed my night's rest. I tried everything, but nothing would relieve it, until I took Dr. King's New Discov ery for Consumption, Coughs and Colds, which completely cured me." Instantly relieves and permanently cures all throat and lung diseases; pre vents grip and pneumonia. At Lau rens Drug Co. and Palmetto Drug Co. Guaranteed; 50 cents and $1.00. Trial bottles free. 35-4t. Excursion Rates to Cohjrr.bls, S. C. Via C & W C Railroad. Account of Conference for Education in the South, Columbia, S. C, April 26-28, 1905, the C&WC Ry. will sell roundtrip tickets to Columbia at rate of one First Class Fare plus 25 cents; tickets on sale April 25 and 26, with final return limit May 5, 1905. 36-3t DON'T BORROW TROUBLE. It is a bad habit to borrow" anything, but the worst thing you can possibly borrow, is trouble. When sick, sore, heavy, weary and worn-out by the pains and poisons of dyspepsia, biliousness, Bright's disease, and similar internal disorders, don't sit down and brood over your symptoms, but fly for relief to Electric Bitters. Here you will find sure and permanent forgetfulness of ?dl your troubles, and your body will not oc burdened by a load of debt dis ease. At Laurens Drug Co. and Pal metto Drug Co. Price 50 cents. Guar anteed. 35-4t. CASTOR IA For Infants and Children. The Kind You Have Always Bought Bears the Signatare of PERSONAL AND OTHERWISE. Miss Sallie Watkins is visiting rela tives and friends in town. Miss Willou Gray spent Easter in town. Prof. B. L. Jones spent a few days in Newberry last week. Misses Annie and Lizzie Riehey of Chicora College spent Easter at home. Miss Tallulah Caine will leave this week for an extended trip to Virginia. Col. J. II. Wharton was in town Sat urday. Miss Helen Goggans spent Easter at hjr home in Newberry. Miss Annie Gilkcrson visited friends in Clinton last week. Mr. B. L. Henderson of Mt. Galla gher was in the city on Monday. Mr. George Addy of Clinton was in the city on Saturday. Mr. M. H. Burdine of Gray Court, was in the city on Monday. See buggy notice, "To whom it may concern," of W. A. Grant, in this issue. Mr. M. T. Simpson and Mr. M. A. Leaman of Cross Hill were in the city on Monday. Mr. H. B. Dominick, principal of the Fountain Inn Graded School was in the city on Saturday. Prof. W. H. Hamilton of the Cray Court-Owings Institute was in the city on Saturday. Mrs. T. P. Byrd and Miss Bessie Byrd of Ora were shopping in the city Saturday. Messrs. W. J. Henry and Henry Young of Clinton were in the city Sat urday. Miss Mary Connor spent from Friday until Sunday at her home in Spartan burg. Misses Grace Simmons and Julia Gilkerson will attend the Oratorical Contest in Greenwood. Miss Blossom Whitehurst of Converse College spent Easter with Miss Nell Bolt. Miss Willis of Converse College vis ited her uncle, Mr. Wiley Willis, from Saturday until Monday. Mr. Grover Peterson of Wofford Col lege spent Easter with his mother, Mrs. Maggie Peterson. Miss Clara Adams of Greenville spent I Saturday and Sunday with Miss Jessie Hix. Miss Lintie Jones of the College for Women in Columbia spent Easter at home. Mrs. C. M. Clarke and little Rebecca went to Greenville for the Dean-Hill wedding on Monday. Misses Bonds and Clary and Messrs. Duck Copeland, Bob Philson, Billy San ders and Frank Boland of Clinton were in Laurens to attend Easter service. Messrs. Cooper, McGowan, Fergu son, Todd and Riehey are in attendance on the Supreme Court in Columbia, this week. Mrs. R. S. Thompson and children and Miss Anna Boozer of Augusta were up for a day this week to see Dr. J. J. Boozer and Mr. J. R. Little's family. Misses Janie Kennedy and Emmie McCarry of Clinton were the charming little guests of Miss Lucile Harris Sun day. Mr. C. H. Roper returned to the city on yesterday from a visit to his mother, who is quite ill. He reports her condi tion improved. Misses Louda Copeland, Elizabeth Bell, Katherine Copeland and Rosa Bai ley of Clinton were in the city last night for the Music Festival. A Meeting at Trinity. Rev. P. B. Kinard will hold a meet ing at Trinity, on Sunday, April 30th. Everybody is requested to attend. The Parable of the Prodigal Son. On next Sunday night at the First Baptist Church, Rev. Dr. Fitch will give his illustrated sermon on "The Parable of the Prodigal Son." The ser mon will be illustrated by ten large paintings, showing ten scenes in the career of the Prodigal. The public is cordially invited. A Special Sermon. On next Sunday evening at 8 o'clock at the First Methodist Churc h, tli<" pastor, the Rev. M. W. Hook, will preach a special sermon to the mem bers of Calhoun Lodge, No. 47, L O. O. F., who will attend the services in a body. All the other fraternal organizations of the city and the public generally are invited to be present on this occasion, which is in celebration of the eighty sixth anniversary of the founding of Odd Fellowship in this country. MERCHANTS NEWS Extraordinary values in Ladies' Sh es and Oxfords this week. The Hub. If it's an Oxford you are looking for Copeland's is the place. Special prices in millinery this week. The Hub, Straw hat time is here. Copeland can fit you in size, style and price. See our brown dress linen at 10 cents per yard. A good value. The Hub. Get out of the "borrowing class" by buying a hand bag at Cop .'land's. Stylish little shoes for the little men and women. They are durable too. Copeland. After Gaster Qaitles. The Laurens Gorman Club gavo its after Easter dance on Monday night. Besides the dancing crowd here there were quite a number of out of tho town visitors present. The floor was in supurb condition and every body had a royal good time. In the course of the evening delicious re freshments were served. In the parlors of Mrs. A. I). Grny'B charming home, Miss Lillier Stevens received the members of the Card Club on Saturday afternoon. Roses and ferns in lovely profusion filled the re ception rooms and tiny while rabbits and downy chicks, appropriate to the Easter season were the pretty souve nirs of a delightful occasion. On egg shaped score cards, orameiited with yel low chickens, tally was kept of an in teresting game of euchre. Mrs. T. 1). Darlington made tho highest score aud carried off the prize, a handsome white rabbit. While tho game progressed, delicious fruit punch was served and at its close a dainty course of refreshments, straw berry ice cream, wafers, cakes and salted almonds. The guests were Mcsdames A. 1). Gray, C. E. Clary, T. D. Darlington, W. D. Ferguson, R. Fleming Jones, W. H. Washington, Claude Fuller, Babb and W. H. Anderson, Misses Emily Meng, Willie Jones, Tallulah Caine, Marne Ferguson, Alma Shell Bertha Wells. Miss Josephine Minier gave a beau tiful entertainmeut on yesterday after noon for the Fortnightly Social Club at which Miss Clifford of Union, who won all hearts at last evening's conquest by her wonderful mastery of the violin, was the guest of honor. Miss Clifford has visited frequently in Laurons and is as cearming socially as when handling the bow, and her presence added greatly to the pleasure of one of the most beautiful of the after Easter en tertainments. A lazy liver makes a lazy man. Bur dock Blood Bitters is the natural, never failing remedy for a lazy liver. Attention, Camp Garlington. Members of Camp Garlington, U. C. V., arc hereby notified to meet on Sat urday, May 6th, at 10 o'clock a. m. A prompt attendance is earnestly solicited as important business is to be trans acted. Delegates to the general Reunion, to be held this year at Louisville, Ky., em bracing June 14, 15 and 16, arc to be elected, and other business attended to. Also, Delegates to the State Reunion are to be elected. The date and place j for the latter Reunion have not yet been fixed, but will be later. Members should come prepared to pay their annual dues, 25 cents, in order to be in good standing and entitled to re ceive Crosses of Honor, to be conferred on Memorial Day, May loth proximo. T. B. Crews, Commander Camp Garlington, U. C. V. B. W. Lanford, Adjutant. Eczema, scald head, hives, itehiness of the skin of any sort, instantly re lieved, permanently cured. Doan's Ointment. At any drug store. ?Ti.T..T.1T .Ti.T..t ,t.tL1i.l..t..ti.ti.T.TnT..t .T..T..?..T..T?T..T..T..T.,f..T.,!,.T..t..!..f..t..!..t..T..l..T..t..f..T..T.?!..!..T-t..l..t.. f..f..L. ^ 1 1 I I t 1 lprj' I 1 r r H 1 1 i 4 4 l 4 4 I 4" 4 4 4 I 4 i I l^^l*^4 4 4^*^4 4**t**4^ 4*T H poem for Coday HYMN OF THE VAUDOIS By Felicia Dorothea Hemans "VAUDOIS" in. :u>.< tho inhnbltnnts of tho Swiss canton of Vain!. They uro of tho Protestant faith and Buffered cruel persecution during the dark agon of religious op pression. It Is suld that tho poem printed below vas suggested to tho author after reading the lines "Thanks Bo to God For tho Mountains," from Howltt'S "Book of tho Seasons." The title Is sometimes given as "Tho Hymn of tho Mountain Christians." |OIt tho strength of tho hills wo bless Thee, Our Clod, our fathers' Clod! Thou has mado thy children mighty * . By the touch of tho moun tain sod. Thou hast fixed our ark of refuge, Whore tho spoiler's foot ne'er trod; For tho strength of tho hills WO bles:l Thee. Our God, our fathers' Ood! Wo aro ?watchers of n beacon Whose lights must never dlo; Wo are guardians of an altar 'Midst the silence of tho sky: Tho rookfl yield founts of courage, 8truck forth as by Thy rod; For the strength of the hills we bles? Tho?, Our God, our fathers' Ood! For the dark resounding caverns, Whero Thy still, small voice is heard; For tho strong pines of the forests. That by Thy breath aro stirred; For tho storms on whose free pinions Thy spirit walks abroad; For tho strength of the hills wo bless Thee. Our CJod, our fathers' God! Tho royal englo dnrtoth On his quarry from tho heights. And the stag that knows no master Seeks there his wild dollghta: But wo, for Thy communion, Hnvo sought the mountain sod: For tho strength of tho hills we bless 'Jt Thee, Our God, our fathers' God! The banner of tho chieftain, Far, far below us waves; The war-horse of tho spearman I Cannot reach our lofty caves; .[. The dark clouds wrap the thr?shold ?!? Of freedom's last abode; *r For the strength of tho hills wo bless y Tine. ') Our God, our fathers' God! *j For the shadow of Thy presence, Hound our enmp of rock outspread; J For the stern deliles of battle, .! Bearing record of our dead; ?] For those snows and for tho torrents, For tho free hearts' burial sod; * For tho strength of the hills wo bless , Thee, . Our Clod, our fathers' God! ? Dcnth of Mrs. T. J. Little. Mrs. T. J. Little died at her home near Tylersville on Saturday, after only a f*w days illness. She is survived bj her husband, Mr. T. J, Little, and four children, Mr. Will Little of Colum bia, Arthur Little of Clinton and Geo. Little and Miss Annie Lou Little who are living at home. Mrs. Elam S. McKin ley of this city and Mrs. Fielder of Moors, S. C. arc her sister ?.. She was buried at Helhcny Church Monday afternoon at 3.30 o'clock. The funeral was conducted by Rev. J. F. Jacobs of Clinton. President's Call. Pursuant to the call of President llarvic Jordan of the Southern Cotton Association, the members of the Lau rens County Division and all others of every class, friendly to the movement, arc requested to meet at Laurcns on the First Monday in May, being Sales day, in mass meeting, when able speak ers will address them on this great crisis in our history. The committees on acreage, fertilizers used, member ship and membership fees collected will come prepared to make a full report. A. c. Fuller, President. A household necessity ?Dr. Thomas' Eclectric Oil. Heals burns, cuts, wounds of all sorts: cures sore teroat, croup, catarrh, asthma; never fails. King's Daughters Report. Report of year's work from the "Helping Hand" Circle of King's Daughters. One year runs from one State Convention until the next, which meets always in April or May Amount made during year, clear of all expenses, $90.99. Disbursements, $62.03 as follows: Subscription to the Silver Cross Magazine, $6.00. Sent to the Christ Love Mission (Res cue Home), $5.00. Sent to the Door of Hope, (Rescue Home, $5.00 Sent to China for the support of a little Chinese girl in school, $15.00. For the Thornwell Orphanage, $6.25. Delegate's expenses to International Convention, (this amount is what our Circle contributes towards the expenses of the delegate sent to this Convention from the State, $1.70. Sent to Riverside Infirmary, $15.00. This is a State work. The King's Daughters all over the State help to keep one room in the Infirmary for tho poor of the State. Miscellaneous expenses, $1.50. Amount sent out of town, $46.45. "I have used Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets with most satisfac tory results," says Mrs. F. L. Phelps, Houston, Texas. For indigestion, bil iousness and constipation those tablets are most excellent. Sold by Laurens Drug Co. and Dr. 13. F. Posey. Clinton Social News ami Personals. Clinton, April 24th.?An Easter en tertainment of much beauty was given by Mrs. J. W. Copeland on Friday af ternoon to the sixteen members of tho Actaeon Book Club, who were invited for thti ?ift?vnocii and fioru G lu G a number of outside guests were pres ent. Tho lunch room was daintly beau tiful in its decorations of white bells, held in place with wide tafferta rib bons, which extended to the corners of the room. The exquisite vase of car nations had clustered around it downy little chicks, in yellow and white. The score cards were found tied on snow white rabbits. Misses Katharine Cope land and Margaret Parrott saw that the guests were served with the de licious salads and ices. The prizes, lovely brooches, were won by Misses Wright and Bean. Eight of the latest books were selected to be here by tho next business meeting, two weeks hence, at Miss Laura Vance's. The friends of Miss Martin of Cross Hill are glad to know she is in town with her sister, Mrs* McSwain. Miss Sara Copeland was at home a few days this week. Miss Fronde Kennedy will give her pupils a few days vacation and will spend the time in Columbia with friends. The egg hunt given by the ladies of the Baptist Church on Saturday after noon was much enjoyed by the children and a nice amount made. Miss Mayme Clardy was the guest of Mrs. John Robertson for Easter Sun day. Mr. Morgan Todd and family have moved back to their former home at Simpsonvillc, much to tho regret of their hosts of friends in Clinton. Mr. W. E. Owens was one of the ju rors at the United States Court in Greenville. Mr. F. M. Boland visited his parents at Littlo Mountain on Saturday and Sunday. Meeting of County Teachers Postponed. The meeting of the County Teachers Association, which was advertised for Saturday was postponed to a future date. Church of the Epiphany. rkv. henry thomas, m. a. rect. Next Sunday, April 30. 10 a. m.Sun day School. 11 a. m. Morning Prayer and Sermon. 4.80 p. m. Childrens Easter Service. Services appropriate for Easter next Sunday.? Easter Music? Easter Ser mon? and special Easter Offering? All persons are cordially invited. RHEUMATIC PAINS QUICKLY RE LIEVED. The excruciating pains characteristic of rheumatism and sciatica are quickly relieved by applying Chamberlain's Pain Balm. The great pain relieving power of the liniment has been the surprise and delight of thousands of sufferers. The (puck relief from pain which its affords is alone worth many times its cost. For sale by Laurcns Drug Co. and Dr. 11. F. Posey. 35-4t. Did You Get Them for Easter? Spring Things We Mean Anyway it was cold and didn't matter a great deal, but you can't put it off much longer - If you do your neighbors will begin to look askance at you, and it will be whispered around that your ex chequer is somewhat depleted, in common parlance that you are "on the hog" - Can you afford to have such remarks made, when for a paltry sum we will robe you in the latest styles? We sell everything a man wears, and Shoes for Women and Children COPELAND'S Shoes, Hats and Men's Furnishings. Customers' Shoes Si lined Free STATE AND QENERAL NEWS. The question of the legality of the beer dispensaries has been raised and probably every beer dispenser in the State was in Columbia at the hearing on yesterday, before the State Board of Directors. The Russian and Japanese fleets arc still playing hide and seek on the High Seas, and the Japanese land forces are evidently awaiting the outcome of the Naval Battle. Just at this time there is some talk of peace among people who can have nothing to do about it. The assessment of the various pro perties of the Standard Oil Company in South Carolina has been raised from $50,000. to $200,000. The Comptroller General has notified the attorneys for the Standard Oil Company of this action. A protest will bo made. The main Building of Vanderbilt Uni versity was burned on April 20th. The building was constructed in 1874 at a cost of $125,000.00 There was $75,000 insurance on the building and $40,000.00 on the furnishing. Total loss estimated at $200,000.00 The operation of the University will not be interferred with. Joseph Jefferson Dead. Joseph Jefferson died at his home, The Reefs, in Florida, on April 23rd. He was the greatest commedian that the American Stage and probably the world has ever kuown. He was at his best in "Rip Van Winkle." Our Millinery business has never been so good. Everything at greatly re duded prices. The Hub. Tylcrsville News. Tylersville, April 24.?The farmers are going right along with planting cot ton. Mrs. Linsey and her mother Mrs. Compton visited Mrs. Mary Allison last Friday. Rev Sam Bass and family are visit ing their parents Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Blakely. Master Boy Powers was in your city Saturday. The Sandy Springs School gave an egg hunt at the school house Saturday. Mrs. Gco. Pulley and Miss Annie Pul ley visited Miss Pearl Sanders Sunday. Mr. Blufford Blakelcy visited in Clin ton Sunday morning. Miss Fannie Harmon of Enoroe visit ed her brother Mr. Walter Harmon Saturday and Sunday. PLANS TO GET RICH Are often frustrated by sudden break down, ?lue to dyspepsia or constipation. Brace up and take Dr. King's New Life Pills. rhey take out the materials which are clogging your energies, and give you a new start. Cure headache and dizziness too. At Laurons Drug Co. and Palmetto Drug Co. 25 cents. Guaranteed. 35? It. To Whom It May Concern. On Saturday, April 22nd, 1905, a cer tain party either maliciously or inno cently exchanged a side bar coil top buggy made by Fisher & Co., Cin cinnati, O., for a side spring top buggy, with black body and Carmine running gear, made by Hackney Pros. Said buggies were left in vacant lot in rear of store of 0. B. Simmons & Co., Lau rons County, S. C. Unless buggy so taken away is returned to place from whence it was taken at once, owner of said missing buggy will have the said party now in possession of said Hack ney buggy apprehended and bound over to stand his trial at next term of Court for larcency. Party interested will please act at once or take the consequence. W. A. Grant, Princeton, S. C. April 21th, 1905. 25-CENT COLUMN. For Sale:?Two good mules with some age on them, cheap. Apply to F. M. or A. P. Puller. Mountville, S. C. 85- 41 Wanted : - You to know that I have a fine Spanish Jack stationed at Gray Court this season. Fee $10.00 D. D. peden Gray Court, S. C. 31?8t. SERIOUS STOMACH TROUBLE CURED. I was troubled with a distress in my stomach, sour stomach and vomiting spells, and can truthfully say that Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tab lots cured me.?Mrs. T. Y. Williams, Laingsburg, Mich. Those tablets arc guaranteed to cure every case of stom ach trouble of this character. For sale by Laurons Drug Co. and Dr. B. V. i *osey. 35- It. SCHEDULES 0. N. & L. Railroad Co. Schedule In effect Novombor '21st, 1001: No. r.2 No. 21 No. 85 Passenger Mixed ox- Freight ox> Dully copt Sun- copi Sun l.v Columbia nr Newhorry ar Clinton ar ijiurcnH l.v I.aiirena ur Clinton ur Newberry 9 io p m ar Columbia 4 15 p in 11 10 am 12 3)> p m 1 22 p m 1 42 |> in No. 63 2 02 p m 2 22 p m <lny day 5 15 p m 1 00 a in 7 05 p m a 45 a ni 8 15pm 5 25 a in 8 15 p m COO am No. 22 No. 81 7 00 am 5 20 p m 7 30 a m r. 00 p in 8 35 am 7 05 p in 10 30 a m 9 1ft p m C. II. GASCJUE. Agent. i'%i>'i v'lU'.iirv) t> ii6orj?of nivrpli i '-tluifl, Imidin in ivit of onhiiii.r.v ANI> Whiskey Cure Ipolnoor whlskey,? large book of par (Iculnr.son homo or 'sanatoi lum treat mcnt. Ad dr."" , i;r. it. H, WOOM.RY, P.O. Hox2?7. Atlanta, GcorKlA* HOME MARKET FOR COTTON. Cotton Bags to Replace Burlap. UP TO THE FARMER. Good Reasons Given Why Cotton Bags Should be Used ?More Economical. While cotton growers of the South are looking across this continent and across the Pacific for the developement of a new market for their great staple, they are probably overlooking the best and surest market right at their doors. The farmers of the south do not realize the number of sacks used by the fac tories in the distribution of fertilizers every winter?between 4,000,000 and 5,000,000 arc employed to hold the phosphate bought by South Carolina farmers alone. Nor do they seem to understand that the material for these fertilizer bags might be cotton but is burlap, imported from India. The fol lowing letter, written by Mr. Geo. A. Wagner, president of the Royal Bag ging and Yarn mill of Charleston, is decidedly interesting: "The difference between the value of cotton sacks and burlap sacks for fer tilizers Is 90 cents per ton on seamless and 50 cents per ton on the sewed cot ton bags. Wre purchased last year bur laps amounting to $236,000, and the duty on same was $65,000. Now for your further information 1 will state that the total imports of burlaps from Calcutta for the 12 months of last year from Jan. 1st to Dec. 31st was 300, 765,000 yards of burlaps and 14,158,700 burlaps bags, and from Dundee, Scot land, and other ports there were 30, 000,000 yards, making a total of 390, 705,550 yards burlaps altogether im ported. The total revenue for the United Slates governments on all bur laps and bags amounts to about $23, 000,000 annually. 1 note you say that you have been talking to the farmers on the subject, and I am glad to note that they are inclined to pay the differ ence in the cost of the bags. You are mistaken, however, when you say that it will take from one to one and a half million bales to make the bags for fer tilizers, for by calculation it would take perhaps 20,000,000 pounds cotton, and of course, if they would use cotton bags for grits, rice, grain, sugar, salt ce ment, etc., it would easily take 2,000, 000 bales of cotton to manufacture these bags." But the field is not limited to the use of fertilizer sacks; it, is unlimited in the grocery business, and hero is what the grocers of Charleston have to say on the subject: "Owing to the scarcity of cooperage, a number of large manufacturers have been Compelled to ship their products in bags instead of barrels. This experi ence has taught many that the bag is by far the belter package, for the fol lowing reasons: "First. No freight to pay on the package. "Second. The sack is cheaper. "Third. The sack is of value when empty. "Fourth. A sack of 100 lbs. is easier and cheaper to handle than a barrel. "Fifth. The jobber in loading his delivery wagon can put a sack in his wagon with one man instead of two. "Sixth. The jobber's delivery man can handle the sack to advantage when he reaches the retailer. "Why cotton sacks should be used in stead of burlaps is: "First. Because the empty cotton sack is of move value to the consumer. "Second: It-cause cotton is raised in the United States, and burlap is imported from India. "Wo have examined carefully the cotton sack manufactured by the Royal Hag and Yarn Manufacturing company of Charleston, S. C., ami unhesitatingly recommend this package for grist and salt, and will give it preference to the burlaps or barrels when making our purchases of grist and salt. Signed: Finckcn-JordonCo., H. T. Fos ter, S. Mirchman & Son, .). W. Rob son & Son, Metchers & Co., S. H. Wilson <fc Co., F, Weilers. Blohmo Milling Co., 1. M. Pearlstino & Sons, H. Viel, C. Wulbern & Co., Welch & Eason, Otto Tidoman >v Sons, D. Rhodes & Co., F. W. Wagoner & Co., Malony & Carter. And here is a further endorsement: To Cotton Planters : At a meeting of the South Carolina branch of the Southern VVholosalo Gro cers' Association hold today, thofollow ing resolution was passed: The members of the association use for all purposes, when possibloto do so, cotton sacks instead of other pack ages. First, because the empty cotton sack is of more value to the consumer than jute sacks. Second, because cotton is a product of the Sou thorn States, while burlap Is imported from India. The cotton sacks manufactured by the Royal Hag and Yarn Manufacturing Company of Charleston, S. C, have been examined by us very carefully, and this Association recommends tho packages for grist, salt, rice, etc. The object of this resolution is to cre ate a more general demand for cotton. Theo. Melchers, President S. C, Division, Southern Wholesale Grocers' Association.? The State.