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THE ADVERTISER. Subscription Prlcc-12 Months, 91.00 Payable In Advance. Kates for Advertising.?Ordinary ad vertisements, per square, one inser tion, $1.00; each subsequent Insertion, 50 oonts. Liberal reduction made Cor large a 1 vertieements. Obituaries: all ovt-r 50 words, one ceut a word. Notes of lhauks: Five cents the line. W. W. Ball, Proprietor. Entered at the' pos'offlo? at Laurens, S. C, as sec .ml class mall matter. LAURENS, S. C, Oct. 24, 1905. THE KU KLUX AND THE CLANSMAN. In the discussion of Tom Dixon's "Clansman" it should not be forgotten that the yardstick of the historian of details ought not to be applied to what claims to be a work of fiction founded on fact. The actual number of persons who were enlisted in the Ku Klux Klan in South Carolina ami precisely when and where that organization began and ended are not nescessarily pertinent to the general claim that it was an engine through which the white men of the South were able to work to greater ef fect in overawing the ignorant and criminal negro element. We do not pre tend to speak from our own knowledge as to what took place in South Carolina in the late sixties and the early seven ties, but we can conceive that tho se cret organization was valuable in help ing the ex-Confederate soldiers to re gain the elbow touch?a thing which might have been impossible in the open and in the face of Federal garrisons. In 1876 Gen. Wade Hampton con stantly urged peace and order and moderation. This policy was absolutely essential to victory and Gen. Hampton was the only man who bad the personal record and equipment to carry it out successfully. Had a rash man been at the head of the Democrats in 1876 the State would have been almost instantly overwhelmed with another invasion of Federal troops, but Gen. Hampton pos sessed in isolation the wonderful power to inspire the "Red Shirts" with bound less confidene in his sincerity. In 1876 such a policy on the part of Gen. Hamp ton involved no difficulty because the greater part of the violence which made moderation at that time both possible and expedient had already been done. It is well remembered that Laurens was one of the pivotal counties in the Hampton campaign, and the older citi zens know the dangerous and severe work that was necessary in that year, bnt we believe that they will testify that it would have been infinitely harder had not the terrible affair of October 1870, locally remembered as "the riot," occurred. After the riot the Federal troops still made it possible for Repub licans to count in their candidates on election days, but that affair made the county habitable for white men and women. In other words we believe that the long and pitiable series of bloody af * ... ?a ?Wq in South Carolina,which cost the lives of a nuuiw. <? _ and a few white men, was absolutely essential as a preceding factor to the Hampton triumph of 1876. Precisely how far the Ku Klux Klan was instru mental in welding together the scattered powers of the white South and in mak ing them terribly invincible again, we are not prepared to say, nor do we think that it is a matter of special con sequence. # WHO WILL HELP? In carrying out their program, which is first, four per cent commissions at all hazards and second, punish Lucas, the Messrs. Milliken will need assist ance. They own only about one third of the stock of Laurens Cotton Mills. To elect a new board of directors'and oust Lucas they must have about 750 shares addi tional to their own. Whe/o will they get them? Only the Millikens have criticized Lucas, so far as we know. They crit icized him after they had lost the Dar lington account. At the Lanrcns Mills annual meeting, May 19, the statement was made openly and to the meeting by W. W. Ball that no one was criticizing the management of Laurens Mills. This was after the injunction was served but before any body had withdrawn from the meeting. Not a voice protested. Every man present by his silence gave assent. If Lucas is turned out of Laurens Mills it will be because he has saved and is saving to the stockholders about $15,000 a year. This money is with drawn from the pockets of the Milli kens and put in the pockets of the stockholders. Who is going to help the Millikens take it in future out of the pockets of the stockholders and put it again into the Milliken pockets? Remember- the Millikens don't con trol the Laurens Mills. Remember-that until tho Millikens were whipped out at Darlington and un til they began to buy Laurens stock at $200 apparently every man in Laurens wanted Lucas to run the mills. No man in Laurens has yet, so far as we know, expressed himself against the Lucas management. No man at the meeting on May 19 uttered aught against his managment; though the challenge to it was made by one of Mr. Lucas' friends. Will the Millikens be enabled to pun ish Lucas for saving money to the small stock-holders by Laurens stock holders? Is it possible? It hardly seems so. We shall see. # Last season the Southern Cotton As sociation forced the price of cotton up from 7 to 10 1-2 cents in the face of a fourteen and a half million bale crop. Why can't the minimum price as fixed by the same Association be obtained for the remainder of the present crop which is admittedly much smaller than last year's production, even if greater than the estimates? ? In the event of a fire your cash would be perfectly safe in the vaults of any of the Banks here. HERB ARE FOURTEEN REASONS NNMM Why You Should Hold Your Cotton For 11 Cents. Because, it is worth 11 cents or morel Because, it is bound to sell at much higher figures! Because, the man who makes the cotton should help to make the price! Because, trade is broad and strong, and record-breaking as to textiles! Because, the mills are making money on basis of 11 cents and 12 cents for cotton! Because, the world needs every bale, and will take it greedily at 11 cents if we hold for this figure! Because, we are no longer slaves to the North, but a free people, with our banks full of money, and the merchants and bankers at our backs! Because, we live in a record-breaking age, and the present cotton crop, which has matured and opened unusually ear ly, will be found to be very short, when the world-wide and unprecedented de mand for cotton goods is considered! Because, the farmer needs the money, and deserves it more than the speculator! Because, money don't buy as much now as formerly! Because, everything the farmer buys has gone up in price, why not cotton? Because, the Southern Cotton Asso ciation has fixed the price for good cot ton at 11 cents, and this association is fighting our battle, and has put millions of dollars in the pockets of southern people! Because, we should be true to south ern manhood and the southland! Because, if we show the white feath er and sell, we will feel like kicking ourselves out of sight, when cotton is selling at 11 cents to 12 1-2 cents per pound. Stand pat for 11 cents! J. E. Wannamaker, Pres. Orangeburg Cotton Association. "It was almost a miracle. Burdock Blood Bitters curecr me of a terrible breaking out all over my body. I am very grateful." Miss Julia Filbridge, West Cornwell, Conn. See Our Stock OF BOOKS For New and Second hand School Books see our line, we have a large stock this year, there are over 2,000 pounds of se ?r\c\ hand books at the Palmetto Drug Co. Laurens, S. C. State of South Carolina, COUNTY OF 1.AUKENS. In tho Court of Common Pleas. The J. W. Copeland Company, Plain tiffs, vs. Lucinda Bourn, Anderson Hitch, Rosa Bourn, Mary Powers, Frank Beason and G. C. Young, De fendants. Pursuant to a Decree of tho Court of Common Pleas in the above stated case, I will sell at public outcry to the high est bidder, at Laurens. C. H. S. C, on Salesday in November next, being Monday t the 6th day of the month, dur ing the legal hours for such sales, the following described property, to wit: All that tract, piece or parcel of land lying, being and situate in the County and State aforesaid, containing Fifty (60) acres, more or less, bounded by Mrs. Frances Henry, Miss Louda Cope land and others, known as the Betsy Mulligan Home Place. The Decree of the Court herein finds that there are three separate and dis tinct parcels of land embraced in the tract described above and provides as follows: "The Davis land or some Five (5) acres, more or less, bounded by the Stewart land and Sloan land and oth ers, shall be sold first; and if that tract should bring a sufficient amount to pay the Plaintiff's mortgage and the costs of the action, then the Stewart land of F -ty (40) acres shall not be sold, bu. if the Davis land does bring not bring a sufficient amount for the purposes aforesaid then the Stew art land shall be sold, that is such in terest as was owned therein by the said Elizabeth Mulligan at the time of the execution of the Plaintiff's mort gage, or at any time since, and if tho said tracts do not bring a sufficient amount to pay the Plaintiff's mortgage and the costs of the action, the Sloan tract of Five and three-quarter (5 3-4) acres shall be sold, even if the Davis tract and the Bill Stewart tract should bring enough to pay Plaintiff's mort gage the Sloan tract of Five and three quarter (5 3-4) acres must be sold to satisfy the mortgage of G. C. Young, under all the directions a3 to such sales hereinbefore given. Terms of Sale: One-half cash, bal ance with interest from day of sale on credit of twelve (12) months, secured by bond of purchaser and mortgage of the premises, with leave to the pur chaser to pay his entire bid in cash. Purchaser to pay for the papers. If the purchaser does not comply with the terms of the sale, the land snail be re sold in the order stated, on the same or some subsequent Salesday, and on the same terms, at the risk of defaulting purchaser. JOHN F. BOLT, c. c. c. p. & g. s. Oct. 6th '05-td. State of South Carolina, COUNTY OF LAURENS. In Court of Common Pleas. Elizabeth C. Madden, et al., Plaintiff, vs. Ernest Turner and Lidie Florence Turner, Defendants. Pursuant to a Decree of sale in the above stated case, I will sell at public outcry to the highest bidder, at Laurens, S. C, C. H., on Salesday in November next, being Monday, the 6th day of the month, during the legal hours for such sales, the following described property to wit: Two tracts of land situate in County and State aforesaid. Tract No. 1, known as Home Place, containing one hundred and twenty-seven and one-half acres, more or less, and bounded on the North by lands of C. C. Pitts, Daniel Franks and L. L. Compton, on the East by t- a M**dd_bt' x'~ ? on the South and West by lands of Jno. D. M. Shaw. Tract No. 2, containing one hundred and thirty-two acres, more or less, and bounded by lands of John R. Finley and Allen Motes on the North and East, Jeff D. Pitts on the South and J. D. M. Olldt-v C...U liiuvt kin 1 on t),,. Wail, Terms of Sale: One-half cash, bal ance to be paid twelve months from date of sale, the credit portion to be se cured by bond and mortgage of the purchaser over the said premises, bear ing legal interest from (fate with leave to purchaser to pay his entire bid in cash. Purchaser to pay for papers. If the terms of sale are not complied with, the land to be resold on same or some subsequent Salesday on same terms, at risk of f( rmer purchaser. JOHN F. BOLT, c. c. c. p. & c s. Sept. 29th, '05.-td. Farmers! HOLD YOUR COTTON FOR nets Minimum Price fixed by Farmers Association. Store your Cotton in the Merchants and Farmers Warehouse, and the BANK OF LAURENS will make liberal advances on Warehouse Receipts. Respectfully, The Bank of Laurens O. B. SIMMONS, President. J- ii&i *m\? WLi <>m>> ifti ifti ^ mf? *imY\ imT" 1-4- Vfl/ V|f ~i$m nli mmm }%\ nh'i >&* at* "Ifr Notice to Planters At this season of the year all eyes arc turned to sowing, for therein lies the success or fail ure of every Planter. Poor seed will never make a good crop, hence we have expended every effort to secure the best thnt money can buy, and have on hand seed that we are justly proud of and can roconmmend, such as Wheat, Rye, Barley, Rape, Lucerne, Vetches Red Rust Proof Oats, and Red and Crimson Clover, and also a great variety Garden Seeds ? If you want seed that will yield results and increase your Bank account, try these. PRICES arc right for small or large buyers at Kennedy Bros. ? ?&! ntf' ii-L Ai mm<, W 'Jtf mU mrnn ' %''mmV' ' it i if " ? ' itji '1 >' 4-"j ift' -4- JU jfr -A' '? J* W. B. KNIQHT, Attorney at Law. Strict attention to all business entrusted. Office hours 9 a. ro. to 6 p. m. Office second floor Simmons' Block. N. B. Dial. A. U. TODD. DIAL & TODD, Attorneys and Coun sellors at Law. Enterprise Bunk and Todd Office Build log. Lau rrns, S. 0. Red Iron Racket Sells Same Goods for Less Money Clothing, Hats, Caps, Shoes, Dress Goods, Millinery, Notions, Racket Goods. WHOLESALE AND RETAIL Six Special Bargain Days Each Week Red Iron Racket Cheapest House on Earth Laurens and Greenwood, S. C. The Hub. The Hub. DOES Appearance COUNT WITH YOU? Do you desire that exclusiveness of style which is attained only by those who keep in close touch with all the newest ideas in fabric and fashion? Do you desire the highest quality of service at a moderate price? Then you should not fail to visit our Millinery Department Before Making Your Purchases. New Dress Goods! Broadcloths are among our strongest style this season. Our leader is a 54-inch Broadcloth, in black and all the most wanted colors, $1.00. Sicilians, black, blue, gray and garnet, 60 inches wide, 50 cents. Novelties in Neckwear and Belts. Only the newest and best styles. Ladies' Belts, silk and leather, 25c. and 50c Ladies' Neckwear, 15c, 25c, 50c and $1.00. Ladies' and Misses' Hosiery. A complete line of all the best makes, all fast dye. Special Hosiery for school wear, 10c, 15c and 25c. We sell May Manton Patterns at 10c each. Fashion sheets free. Don't forget to call before making your purchases. THE HUB. There Are Styles In Watches As well as in clothes. The lat est in women's watches are now here, including some daintily beautiful chatelaine styles. In wo men's watch and lorgnette chains, we are showing a fine variety of Artistic Patterns -OF THE Simmons Chains. Although they are what are called Gold-fillku chains, they are in every essential particular as good as the more costly a11-gold. Your inspection of these is especially invited. : : : : : : : Fleming Bros* TIGER BRAND LET US send you a memoran dum book. It is free for the asking. IT gives a few testimonials,but leaves you plenty of room. Drop us a postal and learn about the good old Boll Buster. SPARTAN BURG FERTILIZER CO., P. 0. Draw 78. SPARTANBURG, ? ? ? S. C. Notice of County Treasurer. 4 The County Treasurer's Books will be open for collection of State, County and Commutation Road Taxes for fiscal year 1904 at the Treasurer's Ollicc, from October 15th to December 31st 1905. Those who prefer to do so can pay in January, 1906, with one per cent, addi tional; those who prefer paying in Feb ruary, 1906, can do so with 2 per cent, additional; those who prefer to pay in March, 1906 to the 15th of said month can do so by paying an additional 7 per cent. After said date the books will close. All persons owning property or pay* ing taxes for others in more than one Township are requested to call for re ceipts in each township in which they live. This is important, as additional I cost and penalty may not be attached. I Prompt attention will be given those who wish to pay their taxes through the mail by checks, money orders, etc. Persons sending in lists of names to be taken off, are urged to semi them early as the Treasurer is very busy during the month of December. The Tax Levy is as follows: State Tax, 5J? mills County Ordinary, 3 * mills Special County, 2 mills Public Road, 2 mills School, 3 mills Total, 1.-.',. mills Laurens Special School 3] mills Gray Court-Owings, 2 mills Fountain Inn, 4 mills Ekom, 2 mills Waterloo, 2 mills Cross Hill, ;\ mills Mountville, 2 mills Clinton, ;< mills All able-bodied male citizens between the ages of 21 and 60 years are liable to pay a poll tax of $1.00, except old soldiers, who are exempt at 50 years. Commutation Road Tax $1.00, in lieu of working the public roads, to he paid at the time as stated above. J. IL COPELANI >. County Treasurer, Laurens, S. C, Sept. 26, 1905 Id. FINAL SETfLEMENT. Take notice 'hat on the 4th day of November, 1905, I will render a final account of my ucts and doings at Ad ministrator of the estate of .lohn C. Reede:, deceased, in the office of the Judgt of Probate of Laurens County, at 11 Vclock a. M., and on the same day will apply for a final discharge from my trust as Administrator. All persons indebted to said estate are notified and required to make pay ment by said date, and all person Slav ing demands against said estate will present them on or before said dato duly proven or he forever barred. Landon e. Rrkdf.ii Adminisf rator. Oct. 4th '05-td. Simpson, Cooper & Babb, Attorneys at Law. Will practlco in all State Courts. Prompt attention givon fo all business Or, Wooiley's PAINLESS PIUM AND Whiskey Cure HKm FHFF, loa" users of morphin*, opium, lioiitiiniini, ellxlrof opium.co cMneor wlii>key.a lurK? hook of p*f tlculnrson home or sanatorium treat ment. Addre-^. nr. D. M. Won I I i \ P. (). Ilox 287, Atlanta, ?conti? W. C. IRBY, Jr., Attorney at Law, LAUUKN8, 8. C. ^