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STOCK HOLUM IIS ANNUAL MEETING. Mr. Dial Rcelected President?New Members Added to the Board of Directors Tho annual mooting of the stock holders of the Wares Shoals Manu facturing Company was hold at Wares Shoals on Saturday. The meeting was made the occasion for a big picnic and barbecue, a regu lar custom of President Dial and the Stockholdeers. About a thousand people attended tmd the day was greatly enjoyed. In the afternoon the meeting of the Stockholders was held with Solicitor R, A. Cooper presiding, Dr. H. K. Aiken and Wm. Lancaoter, acting Secretaries. President Dial's annual report was submitted, showing the exact status of the affairs of the big enterprise. After ascertaining that a majority of the stock was present an election for nine directors was entered into, the following being chosen: J. O. C. Flem ing, N. B. Dial, Laurens; J. T. John son, Sparlunburg; Benjamin Riegel, Benj. D. Riegel, John S. Riegel, Geo. E. Riegel, Howard Riegel, E. W. Sparks, New York. At a subsequent meeting the Board of Directors rcelected N. B. Dial Presi dent and Benj. D. Riegel was chosen Treasurer. The Riegels are at the head or largely interested in the biggest paper and cot ton bag manufacturing plants in the country, located in New York and Now Jersey. The purchase of stock in the Wares Shoals Company represents their first investment in the South. President Dial naturally feels very much elated over the prospect of a suc cessful issue of the developement of this great water power. The full cap italization of the plant, $500,000 in com mon stock, is now assured. Work will be pushed at once and it is the purpose of the management to have the mill in operation in about four months. Negro Woman Killed. In a free-for-all fight with guns, pis tols and knives at a negro frolic on Mr. Marshal Williams' place, two miles from Goldville Saturday night, Mary Robertson was fatally shot, dying Monday, and seven men were more or less seriously wounded. Jim Kellett, who is charged with .shooting the woman, was arre: d in this city Tuesday morning by Shjriff Duckett and placed in jail. oiiaTortx^-.. Bears tho tiignatnro ^ Tho Kind You Have fthim " SESSIONS COURT CONVENED MONDAY Heavy Docket to be Disposed of. Seven* teen Murder Charges. Some of the Proceedings. The Court of General Sessions con vened Monday with Judge J. C. Klugh presiding. Solicitor Cooper and Sten ographer Aull were at their respective places, O. W. Babb, Deputy Clerk of Court, is discharging the duties as Clerk in an efficient manner. He is as sisted by F. B. Bolt of Alma. The docket is a heavy one. There were 16 murder charges at the opening of Court, and on Tuesday morning an other, Jim Kelly, colored, was added to the list. The following cases were disposed of Monday: John Parks, negro, convicted of assault and battery, $5.00 or 16 days. Ried Downs, negro, pleaded guilty to housebreaking, 10 months. Mose Williams, negro, pleaded guilty to housebreaking, 15 months. John Peterson, negro, convicted of assault and battery of a high and agri-1 vated nature, 12 months. Yesterday the trial of the State vs. Balle Parka, colored, indicted for mur der, engaged tho Court during the fore noon. In the afternoon the case of the State vs. Dorroh Griffith was heard. The case against five Mountvillo ne groes, who have been in jail since last Christmas, charged with killing Dan Fuller, colored, at Mountvillo, was nol pressed yesterday, and the prisoners given their liberty. The following true bills in the cases that have not come to trial, have been reported by the Grand Jury: The State vs. John Wallace, colored, murder; Lewis Farrow, colored, violation of the dispensary law; Powell H. and W. Y. Baldwin, white, Jno. Wesley Hender son, colored, murder; Clarence Neely, colored, murder; Wash Henderson, Tom Green, Pet Allen, Red Sullivan, colored, riot; Virge Williams, colored, murder. No bills were returned in those cases: J. II. Atkinson, Clyde Mahaffey, John Cole, murder; Fcrrell Milam, assault and battery with intent to kill and car j rying concealed weapons. Notice. The Annual meeting of tho Stock holders of the Peoples Loan & Exchange Bank, Laurens, S. C, will be held in the offices of the Bank, at Laurens, S. C, on August 22nd, 1905, at 11 o'clock, a. m. J. W. Todd, W. A. Watts, Cashier. President. W. L Boyd, Laurens, S. C. Who sells the L. & M. Paint, Knows it for a fact, that the L. & M. Paint has the reputation of being the leader all the world over. That its actual cost [ is only $1.20 a gallon. FARMERS' COUNTY INSTITUTE. Was Held Yesterday Conducted by Clemson College Professors. Tne Laurens County Farmers' Inst itute met in the City Opera House on yesterday at 11 A. M. Mr. J. N. Wright called the meeting to order. There was a fairly good attendance but Mr. Wright explained that there had been some confusion as to dates on account of the miscarriage of a letter, which accounted for no more farmers being present. The first speaker introduced was Prof. D. W. Daniel of Clemson Col lege. His topic was "Industrial Educa tion in our Common Schools." Prof. Daniel is a fluent and forcible speaker and we would be glad if it were possi ble to reproduce his speech here. He is a Laurens County boy and Laurens County is proud of him. Prof. C. L. Newman was the next speaker. He was not well and did not feel like making an address but made i some valuable observations. His talk was interogatory and the opportunity was given to those present to question him and to learn of the matters that had puzzled them. Dr. L. A. Klein was the last speaker. Dr. Klein is a young man but is well up in his profession of veterinary surgery. He took us ins topic the foot of the I horse. He explained the anatomy of the horse's foot, its diseases and their causes and the best methods of their prevention and some of the simplest remedies for their cure. The meeting was very interesting and instructive and those who were for tunate enough to be there were well paid. Met at Harris Springs. The regular bi-monthly meeting of the County Medical Association was held at Harris Springs on Monday with Dr. Boozer presiding. The feature of the meeting was the reading of a paper on "Headache, and its relation to diseases of the eye, ear throat and nose," by Dr. J. W. Jervey of Greenville. He urges that the gen eral practitioner should more carefully examine these organs as possible causa tive factors of headache. The paper was freely disdussed by the various members present. Woodville Woodmen Picnic. The picnic given annually by the Woodville camp, W. O. W., took place last Friday. The speakers for the oc cassion were R. W. Nash, R. W. Nich ols and Solicitor Cooper, whose speeches were devoted to Woodcraft. Mr. C. A. Power, County Auditor and a prominent Woodman, presided. As usual a big crowd was present and a fine picnic din ner was enjoyed. Dots from Dials. Miss Maude Shell is tho guest of Miss Bessie Gannon. Messrs. A. S. Rowel I and George Doggett of Piedmont spent Saturday night with Mr. Goo. E. Putman and family. Mrs. J. C. Godfrey, who had her col lar bone broken by being jerked down by a calf a few days ago, is improving. Prof. A. Q. Rico commenced a Sum mer school at this place Monday. Quito a number from this vicinity at tended tho Masonic picnic at Gray Court last Saturday, and report a good time. What's the secret of happy, vigorous health? Simply keeping the bowels, tho stomach, the liver and kidneys strong and active. Burdock Blood Bit tors does it. Masonic Picnic at Gray Court. On Saturday at Gray Court the mem bers of Schrocder Lodge, A. F. M., celebrated their annual public meeting with speaking and the customary picnic features of these popular occasions. Mr. A. S. Rowell of Piedmont was the principal speaker of tho day. Bet ?.?????? Friends* Gladys?Jerrold ?? srtytog all round that you uro wovtti your weight In gold. ' Ethel?Tho foolish hoy: Who la tie snylug H to? Gladys?Ills creditors, dear. WIIllntT tn ObllK*?. Man In the Street I don't ?Klieve a word of your story. Tranm uue mo ment, then, mister, and I'll tell yon a different one. _ CURfT FOR~HAY~ fever. (.aureus Drug Co. Say Hyomei Will Give kVlii'f -Sold Under Guarantee. Tho season for hay fever is almost at hand, ami many people fool that they will be obliged to go in order to avoid the snoozing, watery eyes, and other annoying symptoms of this disagreea ble summer disease. The Laurens Drug Co. wish us to an nounce that when Hyomei is used as a preventive, or a cure, there will be no nay fever. They advise daily treat ment with Hyomei for two or three weeks before the usual time for the an nual appearance of hay fever. If this is done, tho attack will be prevented. However, if the preventive treatment is not started soon enough, and the dis ease makes its appearance, use Hyo mei six or seven times daily, and relief will be given at once. There is no stomach dosing when Hyomei is used. Breathed through the neat pocket inhaler that comes with every out (it , its medicated air reaches the minutest air colls, killing all germs and soothing and healing the mucous membrane. The complete Hyomei outfit costs but $1, extra bottles 50 cents. It is the only treatment for hay fever sold hy The Laurens Drug Co. under a guar antee to refund the money if it docs not give satisfaction. S*r?lla of Ancient Barypt. From what has come down to us, written, pat?tcd or chiseled, tho Kgyp linn lonl must have been a great swoll. The details of the twelfth dynasty show Egyptian elegance at Its beat. The lonl has a male housekeeper, his mlatre ll'boto, called "superintendent of the provision house." There was a "superintendent of the baking bouse," und the mixer of drinks hud the title of "scribe of the sideboard." Perhaps be was a butler and regulated tho sup ply of wines from the collar. Thoro were gardouers, porters and handicraft men, all busy in attending to the mas tor. "A preparer of sweets" must have been a confectioner. The Egyp tian when ho was no lougcr mortal bad hope;* of being well f?>d In Ibo liep, after, as he believed he would be nourished In his particular' heaven with abundant goose and beef. Offer Inns tj gods show the variety of the Egyptian menu, anil In one are Includ ed It'll Kinds of e inked meat, live kinds of birds or game, sixteen varieties of bread and cake, six assorted wines, four brews of beers, eleven sorts of fruits and tin endless number of sweet thing'. Klnwcr* In .Northern IIi.mhIh. An English traveler In northern Hits sl i writes to the Gardener's Chronlelo that nothing surprised him mote than the universal proaouoo of well grown dowering plants in dwelling rooms. Uvoii in the colls of monasteries and in tin* studios of city photographers far ther north tli.1:1 Archangel be found stub plants as oleanders, crotons pe largoniums and fuchsias In almost every room. The double windows, so necessary to keep out the cold, have n draft tight space between them rtlled with flowering plants, and It docs not seem necessary to open them for air during the short hot sutunter. From September to June the country is burliKl In huow and shut In by lee. 'Hie average temperature for .Tnnunry Is only 10 degrees. The July tempera ture, however, bus an average of 00 degrees I'., which is hnnlly to be won dered at wllOU it Is remembered that the fnm shines twenty-two hours out of tho twenty-four. I.oat tho I'rltc, James ('rowsley, n noted lOngllsh bib liomaniac, hied him one memorable day to a bookstall In Bhudeblll market and, spying a little volume, took It up and glanced carelessly through It. After awhile be itHkod It* price from an old woman and was told It was two and sixpence. "I'll give you sixpence for It," said Crossloy. "Nay," replied the poor old dame; "It cost me 2 shillings." Whereupon our book devourer threw it down In disgust and retired. A gentle man, overhearing the altercation, stepped forward und purehaned It nt the sum demanded. Crossloy returned soon after and, noticing the book had gone, anxiously Inquired what had be come of It. "Sold," iinswrnil the wo man, "for what you refused to give." "Tell me who bought It. and I'll gtvo him 10 shillings for It!" mild Crosslcy eagerly. The moral is self evident. Sen Writer. Ben water Is a complicated mixture of a great variety of substances. Roughly speaklug, It consists of W% per Ceht of fresh water plus 3Vj per cent of mineral salt*. Three-fourths of these ?alt? are chloride of sodium, or common tnbio sah, and tho next largest constituent Is chlorldo of magnesium. After these como sulphate of magne sium, sulphate of lime, sulphate of pot ush, bromide of magnesium and carbo mite of lime. Iu addltlou to these sub stances sea water contains minute quantifies of quite a variety of ele ments, Includlug Iodine, phosphorus and arsenic. It also contains some sil ver, copper, sine, nickel, cobalt, iron nnd gold. There Is said to be '2 cents' worth of gold In every pailful of sea water, but as yet nobody has found a way to extract It. Copper and zinc are found In some sea weeds, and certain species of coral Is three mtlllonths sil ver. Stonewall Jnckwon'? BnttleN. Stonewall Jacksou's negro body serv ant knew before anybody olso when a battle was Imminent. "The general tells you, I suppose," said one of the Soldiers. "I.awd, no, sir! l)e gln'ral uuvver tell me nothin*. I obsarvutcs do 'tentKm of do gln'ral dls way: Co'80 be prays Jest llfco we all uiornln' an* night, but when be gits up two, three times in a night to pray den I rubs my eyes an' gits up, too, an* packs tie haversack, ca'se I done flue out (lore's gwlne to be old boy to pay right away." -From Mrs. Roger A. Pryor's "Itemlnlscen ces." ndlM> Birds* Neu?. The nests eaten by eastern people are made by birds of the swift tribe, which are remarkable for the character of thrjr saliva. This, being extremely sticky, quickly sets into a substance resembling gelatin, of which their edl bte nest?i are made. In sbnpo these resemble half a saucer and aro usually to lw? found In eaves, attached to rooks. They have no particular taste, but serve as a basis for thick, clear soup, to which various flavorings may be added at pleasure. Spidern nn Medicine Formic odd has been used for a Ion time by the Matabele natives In Af rica os a cure for malaria and ague. It Is taken by them in the form of spl ders. These insets contain a largo proportion of formic acid. A traveler In Africa says that a meal or two of spiders cured him permanently of on attack of ague. A WorKC St "uro. Mrs. Crawford Now that tho honey moon is over, 1 suppose you find yo'.K' husband has grown economical with his kisses? Mrs. Crnbshaw?Ho has reached a worse stage than Hint, my dear. lie bos grown economical with his money. Illustrated Bits. Very cnrlonn. He-Is Pbo really so curious? She Curlous! Why, she'd listen to ndvico Just to find out what It was. ITALIAN GARDENS. The C*dar, r>pr?*<? and the Omng* Tree Mliia-le Their Kollnsre. Perhaps nothing about Itnllau gar dons atrlkos us as so wonderful as the arbor walks, or pergolas, where nature seems so absolutely docile to the baud of man. Tbo desire Is to make a deuse Shade?a retreat where one . can shut out the hot sun and to Croats this troes of a great many dlffereut sorts have been planted close together and their brunches so carefully Interwoven that they form a complete trellis on the two sides and above, so that cedar, cypress, orange and lemon trees mingle their foliage, all seeming to be lighted up by the pale golden globes of the fruit. With us the merest twigs of such trees would lie supposed to have u stubboru Individuality, rendering It Impossible to train them to take the place of vines. In Italy for centuries everything has been done to create a grateful shade at noon, whore one ran rest or sleep and leave the world outside to the cicadas, that, when thousands of them take voice together at once, make rather a soothing sound. Along the terraces of the Villa Carlottrt, on the lake of C'omo, these covered nrbor walks lead Into groves of Ilexes, and there until past midsummer out of the silence and coolness the nightingales sing not only all night, but all day long. In spite of the lavish beauty of the land, the Impression that remains after summer travel in Italy is of the In habitants living very close to nature, almost subordinating her operations to tbclr own needs. Nature Is so prun ed, so tended, her least effort so press ed Into the service of man. The plumy cypresses. It is true, have nothing to do but stand sentinel by the bei v Id ore ter races; so with the Ilexes. Hut the pop lars are trimmed to flagpoles for the sake of fugotn, and every leaf of the mulberry tree-., across which the vinos Hin? their festoons and garlands, is destined to feed the silkworms, and BS soon as the maggots are ready to eat, tho peasants, with huge bags, mount the trees and strip each brai eh of it-; foliage. The olive orchards tliat make a silver mist on the hillsides are hu-/ perfecting their IHOflll harvest. Wherever a ledge of rock offers an Italian peasant makes a garden, carry ing up the soil sometimes into almost Inaccessible places, nut there he will I plant leeks, herbs, salad and beans, be [ sides a patch of wheat, the latter not for the half loaf of bread It might make, but to furnish straw to plait j hats in winter. I Nature I-: no niggard. The little red popples blossom out of every cranny and chink and make a blaze of color In the most unexpected places. Oleum dors have a way of tossing their tufts of rosy blossoms along tho white walls, Hengal roses, clove pinks, carnations and larkspurs grow wherever they can be tended and a little rill of water di rected to their "sc. but the summer of Italy is of great bent, and after the great gush of flowers in spring the vaunted Italian gardens remain dry i And' Cotv 8he<1a. One of the most Interesting studies of Insect life Is the relationship between ants and plant lice, or aphlds. These plant lice supply honey dew from tho juices which they tako as food from plants. Tho ants aro very fond of this sweet substanco and caro for the aphlds In a manner that seems to us surprisingly intelligent. They some times carry them bodily to a better feedlug ground and drive away certain of their enemies. It Is claimed that they even build sheds of mud lu the trotehos of shrubs and small trees. On lecount of this Insect relationship one *uny truthfully cull tho ants "farmers," '.he aphlds "cows'* and theso protecting liud cases "cow sheds."?St. Nicholas. The Q>e*?ent Bvll. The Persian author Baad! tells a sto Kf of thoe sages?a Grook, nn Indian acl\ a Persian?who lu the presenco of the Persian monarch debated this question, Of all evils Inetdent to hu manity which Is tho greatest? The Grecian declared, "Old age oppressed with povertyy' the Indian answered, "Pain with Impatience," while tho Persian, bowtng low, mado answer, "The greatest evil, O king, that I can conceive is tho couch of death without one good deed of life to light the dark some way." Amerlcnn Womon'n JcwoU. To the uveragc English woman her Jewelry Is merely au adjunct, having no particular connection with the rest of her toilet, but added at random. Not so with the transatlantic smart woman. She dresses to her Jewels and has her gowns made to match them, j Tendon Motorist and Traveler. Jack find .Till In Xorwnr. A writer on Norway says, "Our fa-' miliar nursery friends Jack and Jill nre descendants of HJukl and BI1, tho '-?bblng and flowing tides, the tumbling Crests of which, breaking one over an chor as tho waves wash tho shore, aro lather aptly described in the nursery Vyino." The Difference. Mrs. Shoplelgh -What! Pay $14.00 'for a hat like that? Why, it's out rageousl Salesman -But you forget. iv?d*afc..&4ias been especially rod need Vrom $10. Mrs. B.?Oh, in that enso I'll take It. You see, I didn't know it bad been reduced.- Washington Life. Be Sunn*. Christianity wants nothing so much' in the world as sunny people. Tho old are hungrier for love than for bread.? Woman's Lifo. Davis, Roper & Company's -GREAT? ^^^^^^^^ IS NOW GOING ON. We have let out the contract to have our entire Front torn out and an up=to=date modern Press Brick Front put in; work to begin August 1st to 10th. Our stock is too large for this undertaking, the Goods will be in the way and will be more or less damaged from brick and lime dust, and having to be moved and thrown around to make room for the workmen SO WE ARE DETERMINED TO REDUCE IT. We will make the prices on everything so that it will be to your interest to come here to supply all your wants. You may find our stock has been broken in some things during the Big Mill End Sale but in most things you will find that we have just what you want and at greatly reduced prices. - We are too Busy to Mention the Prices. Come and See. DAVIS, ROPER & COMPANY LAURENS, SOUTH CAROLINA r