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FARM Before You Buy or Sell any Kind of jflcal Estate, or Business, Write us your wants. J. Y. Garlington & Co., Laurens , S. C. VOL, XX. LAURENS, S O.. WEDNESDAY JUNE 21. 190S. Harris Lithia and Qlenn Spring Water on draught at Palmetto Drug Co NO. 46 PEACE CONFERENCE IS DECIDED UPON. Washington Chosen as the Meeting Place. TO MEET IN AUGUST. Russia Wanted Conference Held in Paris But Japan Declined to Meet at any European Capital. America's national capital has beet) selected as the seat, of negotiations be tween the plenipotentiaries of Russia and Japan for a treaty of peace. The choice of Washington as the location of the peace conference marks another forward step in the negotiations toward ultimate peace in the far east instituted by President Roosevelt. Official announcement of the selec tion of Washington was made at the White House as follows: "When the two governments were unable to agree upon either Chefoo or Paris, the president suggested The Hague but both governments have now requested that Washington be chosen as the place of meeting and the president has accordingly notified both govern ments that Washington will be se lected." This statement was supplemented shortly afterward by a semi-oflicial an nouncement that "after meeting and organizing the plenipotentiaries of the two governments, if it should be found uncomfortably hot in Washington, may adjourn the meeting to some summer resort in the north and there continue their sittings until such time as the weather in Washington shall be more comfortable." Now that some of the details of the negotiations, which have been pending for more than two weeks are known, the selection of Washington is regarded as the only logical solution of the pro blem presented to the belligerent gov ernments. After the acceptance by Russia and Japan of President Roose velt's proposition that they consent to consider the question of peace, Russia indicated Paris as the most desirable place for the meeting to negotiate a treaty and Japan indicated Chefoo.? There the subject rested for 48 hours. Finally, Japan declined to consider j Paris, for obvious reasons, and Russia objected to the holding of the confer- ] ence in an oriental city. Washington then was suggested as a place at which the belligerents could meet on common ground, undisturbed by either political or personal influences. As a means of facilitating the negotiations, the presi dent suggested that the conference be held at The Hague, the seat of the in ternational arbitration tribunal and the location of the first general arbitration conference called at the instance of Emperor Nicholas of Russia. He indi cated that for both practical and senti mental reasons, The Hague would be a most desirable place of meeting for the plenipotentiaries. Further considera tion of the subject developed the practically unalterable objection of Ja pan to any European capital as a seat for the conference. She objected par ticularly to The Hague, believing that it was too far within the sphere of Russian influence; and for a similar rea son she declined to consider Geneva. Until today, however, Japan's irrecon cilable opposition to the selection of any European captal was not known de finitely. In view of the selection of the seat of the conference it is expected that within a few days at most, Russia and Japan will announce formally the names of their respective plenipotentiaries. It is deemed likely, also, that coincident ally with the announcement of the plenipotentiaries an agreement will be reached as to the time of holding the conference. In view of the distances, especially from Japan, it seems pro pable that the negotiators will not meet before the middle of August or first of September. Prior to the formal assembling of the conference, it is possible, if pre cedent be followed, that a peace proto col will be negotiated. The making of the protocol will take place before the declaration of a formal armistice. The negotiations regarding it probably will be conducted in Washington and it is regarded as likely that the respective diplomatic representatives of the bel ligerents here will sign the document on behalf of their governments. ~ T. J. DaV^PORtT" To Be Tried for Shooting P. C. Smith Near Kinard's Last July. On last Friday Mr. T. J. Davenport was arrested on a warrant charging as sault and battery with intent to kill upon Mr. P. C. Smith, near Kinards, in July of last year. The case will probably come up for trial at the court in Newberry next week. The Solicitor will be assisted in the prosecution by Johnstone and Cromer, Hunt, Hunt & Hunter, Schumpert and Holloway. Mr. Davenport will be represented by Cole L. Blease and Mr. G. Duncan Bellinger. Mr. Davenport gave bond on Satur day. _ Had His Leg Amputated. Voteran Andy J. Snow of the Friend ship section of the county, who is known to his old comrades as an intre pid soldier aud worthy citizen, had one of his legs amputated above the knee a few days ago. This became necessary on account of an old wound which he received during the war. He is reported to be doing very well since the operation. PERSONAL AND OTHERWISE. Mr. John McKinley of Atlanta is vis iting his parents in the city this week. Mr. Archie Young of Tucapau visited relatives in the city last week. Capt. W. A. McClintock and Dr. M. C. Cox were in town yesterday. Miss Nora Taylor of Princeton is vis iting in the city. Mrs. S. G. Simmon:; of Charleston is visiting her daughter, Mrs. S. L. Saxon. To-day is the longest of the year and bids fair to be the hotestof the season. Mrs. Alex Bramlett is visiting in the country. Miss Bessie Roland goes to Green wood to-day to visit relatives. Miss Lulu Donnan of Tylersville was in the city Sunday. Mrs. W. B. Harmon of Tylersville was in the city Thursday. Assistant Chief of Police Hughes and family visited his old home near Trinity on Sunday. Prof. Thos. F. Jones went to Green ville Monday to visit relatives and to attend to some business matters. Dr. and Mrs. H. A. McLcod of Bishop ville visited Mrs. Roland and other re latives in the city the past week. Mrs. Gideon Hellams of Barksdale spent Sunday in the city with the family of her brother, Mr. J. O. Teaguc. Mr. G. C. Donnan of Watts Mill vis ited in the Poplar Springs section Sun day. Messrs. Acy Pitts, Charley Johnson and Will Summerei of Laurens Mills visited friends in the Alma section Sunday. Prof. J. A. Stoddard, who has been at the head of the school at Liberty for some time, has been elected principal of the Gray Court-Owings Institute. Miss Lydie Putnam, Mrs. W. S. Knight, Miss Pearle Rodgers and Mr. W. L. Rodgers attended church at Green Pond Sunday. Mrs. J. E. Carlisle accompanied by her friend, Miss Emma Jennings of Spartanburg, returned to Greenwood Monday. Prof. Thos. F. Jones and wife of the Ninety Six High School arc visiting families of J. N. Wright and J. W. Jones. Mr. Ben F. Roper and family of Texarkana, Tex., arrived in the city Sunday to spend sometime in the city and county visiting relatives. Mr. Bee Duckett accompanied his sis ter, Mrs. Townsend, of Anderson, on a visit to their sister Mrs. J. B. Jones, Petersburg, Va., this week. Dr. J. J. Boozer ia attending the com mencement exercises of Thornwell Or phanage. He is a member of the Board of Visitors. Mr. Ernest M. Henderson of Water loo has just graduated from the College of Charleston and is at home for the summer. Various sections of the county have been visited by nice showers the past week. The third cotton blossom to be ex hibited came from the farm of Mr. Thos. Childress, near the city June, 20. Miss Katherine W. Jones has re turned home from Chick Springs, where she has been teaching music the past six months and has gone on a visit to her sister, Mrs. Alex. N. Brunson at Manning. Mr. James A. Roland was of tho graduating class at WofTord College, taking the A. B. degree. He has re turned to the city and is spending the summer with his mother. Cadet W. R. Richey of the Citadel is spending a few days at home. He will go to Columbia about the 28th to be present at the commencement exer cises, which begin on the 30th. Mr. Richey is a member of the graduating class. Martin<"McLaurin. Miss Nannie Martin, daughter of Mr. A. H. Martin and Mr. D. C. McLaurin, of McColl, S. C, will be married today at 10 o'clock A. M. Davis-Pully. Mr. J. F. Davis of Ora and Miss An nie Pully of Tylersville were married Sunday afternoon at 5 o'clock at the home of Mr. J. A. Davis. Rev. M. C. Compton officiated. Death of an Infant. Little Lewis, the fourteen months old baby of Mr. and Mrs. Sam Campbell died Sunday morning last and was bur ied at Antioch, Spartanburg county, on Monday. Rev. M. C. Compton con ducted the burial services. Lisbon Locals. Lisbon, June 19. ?We have in this section some very good cotton and corn and the prospects are bright for a crop of both. Mrs. J. S. Teague visited in Columbia last week. Miss Lorie Teague of Alabama and Miss Eliza Hudgens of Columbia are at home to spend vacation. Mr. W. L. Holmes and Miss Kate Wright attended the commencement at Ninety-Six. Mrs. Luma8 Bailey of Columbia will spend the summer with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Will Benjamine. Farmers' Institute for Laurens. Mr. John N. Wright has forwarded an application to the proper authorities at Clemson College, asking that one of the several institutes, which will be held at various points this summer by members of the faculty of Clemson, be held in this city, July 20th. Two Temperance Lectures. Sol. P. M'Call, a noted temperance lecturer of the country, delivered two very interesting and entertaining ad dresses on the subject of temperance in this city last Sunday. At 5 o'clock in the afternoon he spoke in the Second Methodist Church and at half past eight in the evening he was greeted by a large audience at the First Methodist Church. An Urgent Request. The Advertiser is requested to urge the treasurers of the Township Cotton Growers' Association to semi whatever funds they have on hand to B. Y. Culbertson, secretary ami treasu rer, Madden, S. C. Mr. Culbertson, as treasurer, of the County Associa tion has been called upon by the State Association for help. The money is needed at once. Delightful Birthday Dinner. Mrs. J. T. Crews, Miss Bessie Crews, Master Laurens Crews, Mrs. W. P. Thomason, Jr. and Miss May MahalTey of the city attended a delightful and a most sumptuous birthday dinner given Saturday evening by Mrs. Chas. W. Wolff of Alma, in honor of two mem bers of her family. Others present for the occasion were: Dr. and Mrs. John S. Wolff, Mr. and Mrs. W. P. Thoma son, Sr. and Mr. Marvin Wolff. Mr. Zimri Carter Dead. After a lingering illness, covering a period of several years, Mr. Zimri Car ter, a well known citizen of the county, died at his home near Princeton, Satur day, June 17th. The burial services took place Sunday afternoon from the Carter cemetery. The deceased was about l>2 years old. He was a genial, big-hearted friend and citizen and up to a few years ago he probably never knew what a day's sickness was. He made himself friendly and everybody was his friend. His wife, who was Miss Addie Riley and five children survives. The chil dren are Mrs. Thomas Campbell, for merly of Cross Hill, now of Anderson, Mrs. H. Li. Machen of Honca Path, Mr. Thomas Carter, Miss Lillic Carter and Mrs. Martin Arnold of Princeton. A Sunday Shooting Scrape. Ferrell Milam, a young white man of the county, is under bond for his ap pearance at the next term of the crimi nal court to answer to tin- charge of assault and battery with Intent to kill, This is the result of a fight Milam had with Ader Madden, a negro faun hand employed by Mr. Ert Adair, last Sunday morning at a negro house on Mr. Jim Milam's place. According to a statement made by Milam it seems that Madden was abus ing and whipping a negro woman in her own yard, which is in sight of Mr. Mil am's, when he decided to interfere for the purpose of putting a stop to the dis turbance. Madden resented the interfer ence and after retreating within the woman's house, the fight began. Milam was struck on the head, apparently with a rock or brick when he drew his pistol and fired at the negro two or three times at close range. One shot took effect which entered the negroo's arm just above the wrist and came out at a point between the elbow and shoul der. Mothers lose their dread for "that terrible second summer" when they have Dr. Fowler's Extract of Wild Strawberry in the house. Nature's specific for bowel complaints of every sort. To Whom it May Concern. I desire to communicate with the heirs, relatives or acquaintances of the following named doctors, who formerly lived in this county: Jool Anderson, Allen Blackburn, John Clardy, William Clardy, Buril Coker, Thomas Daven port, Calvin Fenley, Clarence Fripp, Matthew Henderson, William Lcako, Ludy Pyles, Sr. and I.udy Pyles, Jr., W. S. Pinfon, C. C. Ragsdale, Drayton Shell, Pat Todd, William Traynham, Whit Vance, J. P. Watts, Elijah Watson, George Waldrop. Give date of birth and death and where he practiced and how long. If he left a family and the name and residence of some of them. Address, Du. Jon J. Boozer, Laurens. S. ('. 25 CENT COLUMN. WANTED-W. G. Wilson & Co. want at once an experienced Dry Goods Salesman. 46 11 FOR SALE ?Splendid cow with young calf. G. W. Cunningham, 46-it Maddens, s. e. KODAK Pictures developed, primed and finished up. Also Kodaks repaired by E. D. lanoston, tf At Fleming Bros. WANTED-You to know that you can get Wedding Invitations, Announce ments, Calling, Business and Reception Cards from us at very low prices. The very latest styles. High grade work. Call, 'phone or write, Copcland & Blackwell, Advertiser Building, Lau rens, S. C. 46-tf Only one remedy in the world that will at once stop itchiness of the skin in any part of the body; Doan's Ointment. At any drug store, 50 cents. L Death of Mrs. F. M. Sexton. Mrs. Rosa A. Sexton, wife of Mr. F. M. Sexton, died at the family residence on North Harper street, Sunday morn ing about 5 o'clock from an attack of, bronchitis. She was ill about three weeks. The funeral service, conducted by Rev. J. D. Pitts, was held at the resi dence at 5 o'clock Sunday afternoon, the interment following at the city cemetery. Mrs. Sexton was a Miss Hill of Cross Anchor, Spartanburg county and was a most estimable Christian lady. She was in the 70th year of her age and is survived by her husband and six children as follows: Dr. W. G. Sexton of Spartanburg, Messrs. George and Walter Sexton, Misses Annie and Allie Sexton of Laurens and Mrs. Samuel Hunter of (Menu Springs. ??The Vidctte," a New Paper. The first issue of "The Vidette", a weekly newspaper, was sent out from Laurens a few days ago. Messrs. W. T. Crews and W. C. Irby, Jr., are the editors and beginning July 1st the pa per will be issued regularly from Co lumbia. In their announcement the editors state that the paper "will be published in the interest of the reform faction, the labor question, and will sustain the dispensary as the best mode of dealing with the whiskey question and as a fea ture of government ownership." Mr. Irby, it is stated, will have charge of the Columbia end of the en terprise, while Mr. Crews will remain in Laurens. Can't be perfect health without pure blood. Burdock Blood Bitters makes pure blood. Tones and invigorates the system. Farmers' Institutes. Clemson College is now arranging plans to hold Farmers' Institutes this summer in the counties of the State during the period between July 19th and August 5th. Citizens who may de sire an Institute held in their commu nity are invited to send an application to the President of the College, not later than June 24th. Suggestions re garding the agricultural questions in which the community may be interested are also invited. The Institute at Clemson College will begin August 8th and continue for one week. Distinguished speakers will ad dress the farmers on important topics during that week. The railway com panies have arranged to give rates of one fare, plus 25 cents for the round trip from every station in South Caro lina. Delegates to the Farmers' Inst itute at the College will please see that the local railway agent provides himself with the reduced tickets in am ple time. P. II. MBLL, President. 'Tisn't safe to In- a day without Dr. Thomas' Fleet l ie Oil in the house. You never can tell what moment an accident is going to happen. Locals From Lanford. LaNFORU, June 17. Lanford has been silent for quite a while, but she i:> not sleeping. The farms of this section are mod erately free from grass. Mr. J. W. Fleming made a business trip to'Atlanta last week. Mr.'J. W. Lanford was in Spartan burg on business this week. Mr. T. R. DeShiclds was in Augusta on business the first of the week. Mr. Perry Havener and family of North Carolina are visiting friends and relatives here. Miss Leila Epps of Kingstree is vis iting the Misses Fleming,. Among the students that have re turned from College are Misses Annie Drummond and Minnie Franks of Lime stone, Mr. Clarence Burdotte of the South Carolina College and Mr. Lau rens Patterson of Woll'ord. We are de light ed to welcome them home. Miss Harvio Johnson is visiting in Union. Miss Lillie Drummond has returned home after a very pleasant visit to < !ampabello. Miss Dodie Thomas is visiting in Lau rens. Mrs. J. I), and H. M. Johnson and Mr. John Johnson attended Wofford (lommencemcnt. Mrs. J. W. Lanford and daughter, Miss Mossie, spent several days in Spar tanburg recently. Mrs. W. H. Drummond has returned from a visit to Laurens bringing Mr. and Mrs. F. P. Rogers home with her. Mr. Sammic Moore of Moore's paid a Hying visit to our town recently. Several new buildings are going up which will add much to our town. Mr. and Mrs. T. R. DeShields and Mrs. C. L. Waldrop spent a few days in Asheville recently. Mr. IL M. Johnson and little daugh ter, Othello, have returned from North Carolina, where they have been visit ing. Mr. C. W. McCravy spent several day., in Mountville List week. Rev. C. B. Burns, pastor of the M. E, Cnurch here is in Baltimore, taking a ministerial course. Misses Lillie and Annie Drummond, Misses Centilla and Janie Fleming and Mr. Laurens Patterson attended Wood ruff Commencement. Mr. John Cannon of the Laurens bar and Mr. H. F. Ferguson of Laurens visi'.ed Lanford Saturday and Sunday. Farmkr. For sick headache take Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets and a quick cure is certain. For sale by Laurens Drug Co. and Dr. B. F. Posey. A\ It A 01STRESSINQ ACCIDENT. Smith Fuller, Little Son of Mr. (Hemi Fuller, Accidentally Shot and Killed. Smith Fuller, aged eleven years, eld est son of Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Fuller, accidentally shot and killed himself hist Friday morning about 10 o'clock while j hunting with two neighbor boys near his father's home, seven miles West of the city. As soon as the shocking news reached the city quite a number of the friends of Mr. and Mrs. Fuller drove out to offer condolence and any assist ance that might be needed. The little fellow was laid to rest in the church yard at Chestnut Ridge Sat urday afternoon at 8 o'clock. It is not definitely known just how the accident occurred as the unfortu nate lad was instantly killed, and it is understood that neither of his com panions, Masters John Bolt and Willie Wolff, witnessed the tragedy, though only a little in advance when the start ling report of the gun rang out imme diately behind them. It is certain, however, that he was shot just as he was attempting to get over the trunk of a blown down tree. One theory is that in putting the gun, a double barreled muzzle loader, over the log before he crossed himself, it was discharged by the hammers strik ing the log. Another is that he was probably standing on the tree's trunk and either dropped his gun or attempted to place it atan "atrest" position,when it slipped off and was discharged in the manner indicated in the first theory ad vanced. The alarm was given at once by the boys and members of the family has tened to the scene and the body was moved to the house. The afflicted family have the sympa thy of all their friends in this sore be reavement. The deceased, who was a grandson of Dr. A. C. Fuller and of the late Dr. John R. Smith, is said to have been an unusually bright and attractive youth and was a general favorite with all who knew him. In Mad Chase. Millions rush in mad chase after health, from one extreme of faddism to another, when, if they would only eat good food, and keep there bowels regu lar with Dr. King's New Life Pills their troubles would all pass away. Prompt relief and quick cure for liver and stom ach trouble. 25c at Palmetto and Laur ens Drug Co. 44?4t THE NEWS OF ORA. Friday Afternoon Club Gives Book Reception. Oha, S. C, June 17th. -Mr. George IL and Miss Emma Blakely came home from Due West last week where they have been attending Erskine College. Mrs. William Templeton and Miss Maggie , of Asheville, N. C, were the guests of Mrs. Jane Craig this week. Mr. George D. Blakely came home from Rock Hill last week where he has been a student of Catawba Military Academy. Dr. Hunter Bryson was very sick last Tuesday. We are glad to say that he seems to be rapidly improving. Captain and Mr. Dave McClintock were in Laurcus Wcdneday. Mrs. Prcssly is visiting her brother, Rev. B. H. Grier. Miss Belle Craig, Miss Euphemia Thompson and Mit?. W. B. Blakely were shopping in Laurens last Monday. Mr. George II. Blakely left yester day for Asheville to attend the Y. M. C. A. Convention. Rev. Warren Blakely and Mr. Euell Blakely were the guests of their brother, Mr. W. B. Blakely for several days this week. Mr. Larry Dillard and Miss Lila Dil lard were calling in Ora last Thursday afternoon. The home of Dr. and Mrs. S. F. Blakely was the scene of gay festivity last Wednesday evening the "Friday Afternoon Club" giving a "Book Re ception" there. The parlors were beau tifully decorated wit h flowers and ferns, and the house was illuminated with many lights and Japanese Lanterns. An entertaining programme consisting of vocal and instrumental music and read ing was given by the members of the club. The guests and members repre sented books and after the rendering of the programme there was a Guessing Contest in which all present participated. Miss Lizzie McClintock and Mr. Earle Mills were the successful contestants winning a beautifully bound copy of "Dream Life." Before the close of the evening dainty refreshments were served, and toward the "wee sma' hours" not only the guests but the club members gave their hostess assu rances of a most pleasant evening. The donations of the guests were quite an addition to the club's library. Those present were: Misses Marie Martin, Euphemia Thompson, Nannie McClin tock, Lizzie McClintock, Emma Blakely, Alice McCarley, Bessie Byrd, Mamie Byrd, Belle Craig, Lizzie Craig, Mattic Nabors, Janie Nabors, Lillie Nabors, Mrs. John McClintock, Mrs. W. B. Blakely of Ora, and Miss Templeton of Asheville; Messrs R. F. Fleming, A. C. Todd and Jockey Murff, of Laurens, Cloud Martin, J. D. Jeans, George D. Blakely, Larry Blakely, Dave McClin tock, George H. Blakely, Willie Byrd, Jim Craig, Mack Bryson, Earle Mills, W. B. Blakely, John McClintock and Rev. B. H. Grier of Ora. A Fearful Fate. It is a fearful fate to have to endure the terrible torture of Piles. "I can truthfully say," writes Harry Colson, of Masonville, la. "that for Blind Bleed ing. Itching and Protruding Piles, Buck len a Arnica Salve, is the best cure made." Also best for cuts, burns and injuries. 25c. at Palmetto and Laurens Drug Co. 44- 4t GROCERS TO WAR ON TOBACCO TAGS. Association Meets Soon at Norfolk and Matter will be Pressed?Grocers Hold Offer of Premiums Works Harm and Want Practice Prohibited. (Charleston Post.) The South Carolina division of the Southern Wholesale Grocers' Associa tion has entered the list in the fight against the tobacco tag and premium award, which is now in vogiic, and an earnest effort will be made to have the Legislature or Congress pass an enact ment to stop the practice. There are hundreds of collectors of tobacco tags in Charleston alone and the announcement of the organization of a well directed movement to put a stop to the tabacco companies giving away tags and premiums will not be taken kindly by the collectors. A num ber of the leading tobacco concerns present prizes of various descriptions and values upon the return of so many tags, with the idea of stimulating the sale of tobacco. The idea is along the I same principle of collection of soap wrappers and the use of trading stamps I which have secured such a firm hold on consumers. The collection of these tobacco tags is carried to such an extent j that the collectors have a rated scale of payment for the purchase of these tags, as is done with soap wrappers and ciga rette certificates and the collectors are generally furnishing their homes with furniture, bric-a-brac and other accep table articles, as a result of their in dustry in collection by purchase of the tobacco, or of the tags, or by other ways of collecting the tags. I For some time a counter movement has been under way to put a stop to the system of producing sales for to bacco by the use of the tags, and this movement has now received the prom ised support of the South Carolina gro cers and systematic warfare is to be in augurated. The association is sending a circular to dealers, calling the matter to their attention and enclosing blanks for signatures, expressing the opposi tion of the merchants to the use of the tag and bags, these blanks to be for warded to the Senators and Congress men, that the latter may know the feel ing of their constituents on the subject. It is not known whether all dealers will sign the blanks, thereby declaring their disapproval of the tag system. Doubt less many will do so, and some opjwsition will be stirred to put an end to the tag and premium award, much to the regret of the collectors. The institution of the warfare against tags may also promote the collection of the tags and the dis tribution of premiums by tobacco con cerns, but the association is willing to take the chances on its circular benefit ing the tag collection business. The circular appeal of the association reads as follows: "This association has been approached by certain retail dealers here and at in terior points to solicit your aid in the abolishment of the tabacco tag nui sance. "You are fully aware of all the bad features connected with the use of these tags as a cash or prenium value, the frequency of having to sell a tag or two worth of merchandise, and such petty annoyances, inconveniences of which you at many times suffer to re deem them, none of which you are com pensated for, as manufacturers invar iably add the cost of cash or premium values to price of tobacco. "Why then should we have a method continued that pays no extra profit, but gives instead trouble and annoyances? We want your aid in having this move ment brought to the attention of Con gress, through our Senators and Con gressmen, and have Congress make it illegal to put a value of either cash or premium on tags or bags. "The State Legislature of Ohio has already passed such act and our own Legislature should give us the same re lief and protection. "If Congress will hear our prayer, this great country will be relieved of a burdensome tax, not only in a mone tary way, but also a tax on time. The (nuisance of this tag and premium tax is growing in greater proportions every day, and should be voted out. "If you are in favor of this move ment, and we feel that you are, kindly affix your signature to the four copies herewith enclosed, forwarding one each to our two State Senators, one to the Congressman from your district, and the other to this association. "The Southern Wholesale Grocers' Association meets in Norfolk on the 20th inst, and we will take the matter up with them, and through their influ ence secure similar action from all wholesale associations in the South. "It is most probable that the East ern, Middle and Western States will join us in this fight, which certainly is for the good of the whole country. "Please do not delay therefore in giving this your prompt attention, as it is most, important that we should re ceive your reply previous to the meet ing of the association. "Respect fully, "Theo Mei.chf.rk, President-" Sprained Ankles, Stiff Neck, Lame Shoul der. These are three common ailments for which Chamberlain's Pain Balm is es pecially valuable. If Promptly applied it will save you time, money and suffer ing when trouble with any one of these ailments. For sale by Laurens Drug jCo. and Dr. B. F. Posey. 44-4t Masontc Notice. Laurens Lodge U. D. A. F. M. will hold a regular communication Friday night June 23rd, at 8:30 o'clock. Visit ing brethren cordially invited. C. A. Power, H. B.Humbert, Sec. W. M. STATE AND QENERAL NEWS. Bert Gregory of Union, charged with poisoning his wife, was acquitted. The annual encampment of the Cadets of the South Carolina Military Academy is being held in Columbia. Gen. Maximo Gomez, the renowned Cuban patriot, died in Havana, Cuba. Saturday. Twenty-five railroad employees were killed in a railroad wreck near Baltimore late Saturday night. Eleven negroes are dead as the result of a general fight last Saturday on an excursion between Atlanta and Griffin, Ga. The handsome three story barn of J. E. Knight, a prominent citizen of the lower part of Greenville county, was burned Saturday night. Loss $1,000. William Johnson, a negro, was legally executed at Orangeburg last Friday for criminally assaulting a little white girl March 9th, last. The city of Union celebrated the 150th anniversary of the formation of the county with a magnificent Floral Fair and Trades Display last Thursday and Friday. Engineer Chas. L. Cauble of Green ville was fatally injured in a railroad wreck near King's Mountain, Thursday night, dying a few hours after the acci dent. After considerable delay the dispen sary at Pickcns was closed Monday morning by order of the Governor. It will be recalled that Pickcns county voted out the dispensary by a large majority about a month ago. Cassie Young, a negro woman of Greenville County, reputed to have been 100 years old, was struck and killed Thursday night by the same train that was wrecked a few hours later at King's Mountain, when Engineer Cau ble was killed. President Harvie Jordan of the Southern Cotton Growers Association has issued a circular letter calling upon the State, County and Township Asso ciations throughout the Cotton Belt, to meet July 4th, and celebrate the victory the Association has won, by giving pic nics, barbecues, etc. As the result of a dispute over the removal of a patient, Dr. J. J. Watson was seriously stabbed by Dr. F. D. Kendall in a street fight in Columbia a few night ago. Both are well known physicians and the clash created a sen sation. Dr. Watson is doing very nicely and will soon be out of danger it is thought. A conference of Prohibitionists was held in Columbia last Thursday night at which the .situation with reference to the Dispensary and Prohibition and the policies suggested for adoption by the Prohibitionists, were very fully dis cussed. Among other resolutions adopt ed was one calling for a general con ference of Prohibitionists of the Stale for the purpose of discussing and inau gurating a plan of campaign against the sale of alcoholic liquors as a beve rage in South Carolina. WITH THE LAW BREAKERS. One Negro Shot and Another Has Skull Fractured. Sheriff Duckett and his deputies are going after the law breakers these days. The jail is thronged now and there must be nearly a score out on bond. And still they come. Monday afternoon Lonnie Fleming, a young negro of Clinton, was brought in by Deputy Sullivan. Fleming is charg ed with shooting two other bucks, Sim Rice nnd Jay Rhoden, in a row at a church festival near Clinton Saturday night. Rhoden was shot, through the body and will probably die. Rice came off lighter, receiving only a slight flesh wound in the leg. To show that these disturbances are not confined to any particular section, though the general cause may be the same, it only needs to be related that the usually peaceful community of Lan ford Station has been invaded. Satur day night at some kind of a negro gath ering a row started up and when they came to count noses, Moses Hannah was found with his head cracked. This had been accomplished, it is said, by Dorroh Griffith who used an ordinary stick or club, simply to defend himself. At any rate Moses was dealt a terrific blow and his chances of recovery are regarded as slim. Griffith was lodged in jail yesterday afternoon by Deputy Glenn. News from Mount villc- Personal and Otherwise Mrs. S. C. Yates, of Spartanburg, is visiting relatives here. Miss Nervia Fuller is attending com mencement at Clinton this week, the guest of Miss Margaret Purrott. Prof. E. S. Werts, of Memphis, Tenn., is here with his parents for the Sum mer. Miss Frankie Culbertson who has been assistant teacher of our school for the past year, returned to her home at Ekom last week. The patrons showed their appreciation of her services by unanimously re-electing her for another term. An election for School Trustees was held Saturday, re-electing the old board consisting of J. L. Boyd, J. C. Miller and W. D. Pyles. Prof. W. P. Culbertson, was re-elect ed Principal of our school, with Miss Frankie Culbertson assistant, and Miss Genia Crisp music teacher. The Olrt Gray Heroes Gather Again. P Alt A DE A FEATURE. New Orleans Secures the Next Annual Meeting?Lnurens Contingent nt Home -Col. Wharton's Distinction. For the second time in tive years the United Confederate veterans and auxil iary organizations met it annual reunion in Louisville, Ky., Wednesday and Thursday of last week. Fine weather conditions prevailed and there was nothing to mar the great pleasure and enjoyment of the occasion. Gov. Beckham, of Kentucky, made the address of welcome which was re sponded to by Gen. Stephen ?. Lee, Commander-in-chief. The parade, which is a feature of all the reunions, look place on the second day and was participated in by thous ands of veterans, sons, and daughters and hundreds of sponsors. The parade was about two miles long and it requir ed two hours for it to pass a given point. Col. Wharton appeared in the parade on a tine white charger along with the stalT officers of Gen. B. 11. Teague. of Aikcn. Coi. Wharton's striking resem I bianco to the lamented Gen. Wade I Hampton brought forth frequent ! cheers from the throngs during I the four hours march. Most of the Laurens contingent at tending the reunion, including Col. T. B. Crews, returned home Saturday and Sunday. New Orleans was selected as the next place for holding the reunion. NATURES WARNING. Laurens People Musi Recognize and Heed It. Kidney ills come quietly ?mysteriously, But nature always warns you through the urine. Notice the kidney secretions. See if the color is unhealthy If there arc settings and sediment, Passages too frequent, scanty, painful. It's time then to use Doan's Kidncv Pills, To ward off Bright's disease or diabetes Ooan's have done great work in Lau - rens. Charles Loke, mill hand, of Faetory Hill, says: "Doan's Kidney Pills in my opinion are the best backache cure iii this world. They cured me and I have had backacho for at least two years, and have been so had at times 1 could not get out of bed. much less go to bed. I have hud my wife rub it with liniment until it \\ as a blist er. I t ricd numerous remedies, but without them doing me one hit of good. The secre tions from the kidneys were as red as blood, full of sediment and I could not hold them, especially at night when m\ rest was broken on account of my hav ing to get up a number of limes. I learned of Doan's Kidney Pills and sent to the Palmetto Drug Co. for a box. I did not believe they would do me any more good than the oilier remedies 1 bad tried, but I was mistaken. I felt better the very next day, and my back gradually became strong-and the ach ing disappeared. I do not have to get. up at nights now at all and the kidneys have become regular and natural in ac tion." For sale by all dealers. Price 50 cts. Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo, n. V... sole agents for the United States. Remember the name Doan's and take no other. Scholarships for Voting Women. Of the 15 Scholarships owned by the South Carolina Federation of Women's Clubs, only the following are now open : College ion Women Columbia, S. C. ? One Scholarship for four years' academic work in college. greenville female college OlIO Scholarship of free tuition for four years. Greenville College kok Women One Scholarship of free tuition for four years. Special rates for music. Chicora College Greenville, s. c. One Scholarship of free tuition for four years. South Carolina Kindekoarten As sociation Training School Charles ton, S. C.?Onc Scholarship of free tui tion for four years. Winthrop College Kock Hill, S.C. ?-One Scholarship of free tuition. Confederate Home CoLLEOE--Chnr lcston, S. C., ?One Scholarship of free tuition. Clifford Seminary Union, s. c. One Scholarship of free tuition. The examinations for these scholar* I ships will be hold in each county July All applicants must lilo their names be fore Juno 25 with Miss Annadora Baek, Chairman Educational Dept. S. C. Fed eration of Women's Clubs. 10 Bull Street, Charleston. S. C. Proposal for Constructing Sewers at Laurens, S. C. Sealed proposals will he received by the Board of ^< wer Commissioners of the City of Laurens. S. ('., until 5 o'clock p. in., July 25th, 1905, for con structing a sewerage system in the City of Laurens, S. ('., and furnishing the materials for same. Works will embrace approximately SKVFN Miles of Pipe Sewers, from 8 to IS Incites in diameter. Plans and specifications will he on file, and may be seen at the ofiico of the Secretary, and copies of Specifica tions, Forms, Etc., may be obtained from the Engineer. Each bid must be accompanied with a certified cheek for Five Hundred Dollars. Successful bidder must furnish bond within ten day.., and on failure to do so the chock is to be forfeited. The right is reserved to reject any, or all, bids. W. R. RICHLY. Chairman. C. II. ROPER, Secretary. Engineer .1. L. LL'DLOW. Winston, N. C.