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FARM ? Before You Buy or Sell any Kind oi Roal Estate, or Business, Write us your wants. J. Y. GARLINGTON & Co., Laurens , S- C. VOL XXI. WE ARE IN THE School Book Business and Sell at State Prices Palmetto Drug Co Laurens, S. C. LAURENS, S O.. WEDNESDAY NOV. 8. 190S. NO. 14 CHRYSANTHEMUM FAIR FINE SHOW. Annual Fall Festival Fine Success as Usual. THE PRIZE WINNERS. All the Booths and Various Departments Were Presided Over by Pair and Gracious Maids and Matrons. The Chrysanthemum Show and Fancy Work Bazaar, given annually by the ladies of the First Methodist and Pres byterian Churches, opened Thursday morning under very Mattering auspices and continued through Friday, coming to a close late in the evening. The weather was superb and in addition to practically the entire population of the city, numbers of visitors came in from Clinton, Cross Hill, Mountville and other towns in the county. "A large hall over a block of stores on tho western side of the square was used for the flower show and it was very beautifully decorated with booths of. flowers and fancy work and presided over by attractive and charming pa tronesses of the Fair. The special feature of the show of course, was the chrysanthemums, which were most artistically arranged and in charge of Mrs. L. Meng and Miss Josephine Minter. The fancy work booth was presided over by Mesdames Oscar W.Babb, Hugh K. Aiken, R. Flem ing Jones and Miss Janie Hallow. Mrs. W. H. Anderson and Miss Willie Jones had the management of the dolls and toys Mrs. W. D. Ferguson, candies, a dona tion from Nunnally, and delicious bon bons of home manufacture, Misses Roland and Miss Ella Bell Adams sold toilet ar ticles and there were various other at tractive corners where ones dimes and dollars could be disposed of. One of the prettiest and most popular booths ?was in charge of Mrs. J. E. Philpotand Mrs. C. L. Poole who sold ferns, palms and bulbs potted and ready to use in decorating the home for winter. In the dining room the tables were crowded and the waitresses rushed with orders. A very delightful menu was served at dinner both days, turkey, cranberries, chicken salad, pickles, biscuits, loaf bread, ice cream and cake for the moderate sum of twenty-five cents. Elegant oyster suppers were furnished both evenings. The dining room was un der the management of Mrs. J. F. Bolt, with a number of assistants. At one thirty on Thursday the com mittee of judges composed of Mesdames W. J. Milligan of Philadelphia, W. L. Gray and J. C. Garlington of Laurens, was selected and the prizes awarded for the finest Chrysanthemums. Two premiums were offered?one for the largest and best single Chrysanthemum out of a collection of twelve and one for the best collection of twelve. For the single prize a handsome jardiniere was awarded to Mr. J. G. Sullivan of this city and for the best collection a beautiful vase was awarded to Dr. A. R. Fuller of Mountville. The flowers in the prize collections were exceedingly large and of the finest varieties. Only three exhibits were en tered for the prizes, the other belong ing to Mr. O. W. Babb of Laurens, who has caraied off prizes in previous years, his flowers always being very handsome. Flowers were contributed to the Fair however from a dozen other sources though not entered for prizes, and some of these were magnificent specimens, those by Miss Leila Wilkes, President of the Chrysanthemum Asso ciation, and Mrs. C. C. Featherstone being remarkable for size and beauty. Among the visitors to the fair were Mr. and Mrs. M. T. Simpson, Mrs. N. B. Davenport, Miss Theresa Davenport, Mr. Edward Davenport, Miss Campbell and Mr. Clarence Austin of Cross Hill, Mrs. W. J. Bailey, Mrs. J. Isaac Cope land, Mrs. George Copeland and Mrs. Beaty Farr of Clinton, Dr. A. R. Fuller of Mountville, JMiss Gertrude Ansel of Greenville and Miss Lillian Jamieson of Newberry. Don't pay $1.20 a gallon for oil be cause labeled mixed paint. Oil only costs 60 cents a gallon. Buy L. & M. Paint and add oil. It makes paint cost $1.20 a gallon. Sold by W. L. Boyd, Laurens, S. C. 14?13t. An Experienced Showman. The many years devoted exclusively to the show business by Mr. Van Am burg placed him at the very head of show managers in the country. Having accumulated a fortune in the show business while yet a young man, he saw it swept from him in the great Chicago fire With the assistance of friends who knew his ability and in tegrity, he had his show on the road again the next season, larger and bet ter than ever, and today has the best tented show traveling. Many remem ber in years past visiting the Great Amburg Show, and that they always had the satisfaction of knowing they got the worth of their money. After years of successful show business, it is his aim in life to sustain his well-earned reputation by giving the public an amusement of which he is justly proud. This show will give two performances in Laurens on Friday, November 10th, one at 2 o'clock in the afternoon and the other at 8 o'clock in the evening. The free out-door exhibi tions given at the show grounds imme diately after the grand free street pa rade, are worth going miles to see. L. & M. Paint. Lead and Zinc. Wears 10 or 15 years. Saves paint bills. L. A M. costs about $1.20 per gallon. W. L. Boyd, 1 .aureus, S. C. 14?13t. PERSONAL AND OTHERWISE. Mr. R. E. Copcland paid a brief busi ness visit to Greenwood Monday. Mr. John B. Parks of Greenville spent Monday in the city. Mr. John Rhett Puller was here Mon day from Cross Hill. Mrs. W. J. Milligan will return to Philadelphia this week. Mr. W. P. Harris of Youngs was In the city Monday. Auditor C. A. Power spent yesterday at Owings Station. Messrs W. J. Thompson and C. D. Nance were here for salesday from Cross Hill. Messrs Frank Fuller and John Sim mons of Mountville were in the city Monday. Messrs M. A. Riddle and John Simms of Waterloo were among the salesday attendants. Messrs. F. L. Bramblett and Jas. T. Machen of Princeton were here for salesday. Mr. S. H. Goggans of Cross Hill was in the city Monday and gave this office a pleasant call. Mrs. W. J. Moore of Greenwood spent several days in the city with relatives during the past week. Dr. E. F. Taylor was in Laurens Monday, an interested attendant upon the public sales. Mr. John C. Davis of Clinton visited in the city several days during the past week. Miss Annie May Copcland of Renno is visiting her brother, Mr. E. W. Cope land. Mr. W. F. McArthur, a prominent farmer of Gaffney is in the city visit ing his son, Mr. Ed McArthur. Dr. J. H. Miller, member of the House of Representatives, was in town Monday from Cross Hill. Mrs. C. E. Gray of Union is expect ed in the city last of the week to visit friends and relatives. Mrs. Josephine Barnes of Abbe ville and Mrs. W. R. White asc the guests of Mrs. J. A. Copcland on Main Street. Mr. R. W. Nichols, dispensary in spector, went to Seneca yesterday to close up the dispensary which was re cently voted out. Messrs. Guy Pitts, G. C. Young, J. W. Leak, R. F. Bryson and Frank Adair were among the Clinton con tingent here for salesday. Rev. C. C. Hill of Enoree has been called to supply the Second Baptist Church of Clinton, the former pastor having resigned to take charge of other fields. Mr. D. A. Davis, of Davis Roper & Co. is expected back to-day or to-mor row from New York where he went a week ago to buy extra stocks of goods for his house. Mr. Nye Owings had the misfortune to sprain his right ankle while out walk ing in the city Sunday afternoon and as a consequence will be confined to his room for a week or so. Mrs. Emma Davis of Clinton, repre senting the Musgrove Chapter, Daughf ers of the American Revolution, is at1 tending the annual convention of the South Carolina chapters, D. A. R., now in session in Greenville. The Beggar Prince Company will be at the Opera House Thursday Novem ber 9th. This Opera Company comes to us very highly recommended and the people of Laurens should not fail to see it. The manager of the Opera House wishes to inform the ladies and all who really enjoy a good Opera that every effort will be made to have good order. Whistling and kicking the seats will possitively not be allowed. Anyone violating this rule will be put out of the house. Cotton is II Cents. Cotton has reached 11 cents, the price fixed by the Southern Cotton Associa tion. Revival Meeting. A series of revival services are being conducted this week at Langston Church by the pastor, Rev. W. D. Ham mett, assisted by Rev. J. T. Taylor of Wares Shoals. To Meet Friday Afternoon at Cross Hill. The B. W. Hall Chapter, Daughters of the Confederacy, will meet Friday afternoon at 3 o'clock at the residence of Mrs. M. T. Simpson, Cross Hill. The meeting is important and all members are urged to be present. Ruff and Dean Saturday. At the Opera House Saturday night, November 11, Ruff and Dean will pre sent the excrutiatingly funny three act musical comedy, "Training a Husband." Bright and breezy musical numbers, singing, dancing, moving pictures and a celebrated Hungarian band and orches tra. Tickets on sale at Laurens Drug Company. Waterloo Boy Wins Columbia Bride. Miss Alma Gertrude Jumper of Co lumbia, S. C, and Mr, Algie Wright Sims, Jr., formerly of Waterloo, Lav rens county, but lately manager and bookkeeper for R. O. Jones, wood and coal dealer, Columbia, worn married at the St. Paul's Lutheran Parsonage in Columbia, Nov. 4 at &.?0 p. m., the Rev. W. H. Greover, performing the ceremony. ??The Beggar Prince" Opera. Manager Babb announces that after considerable negotiation he has closed contracts with the management of "The Beggar Prince" Opera for an appear ance at City Opera House on Thursday night November 9th, for one night only. This engagement Mr. Babb considers the most notable in the amusement line that he has effected in some time, the company requiring a large guarantee for one performance. The piece is built on operatic lines enacted by performers who are trebly gifted?being vocalists, farceurs, and possessing dramatic abil ity as well?"The Begger Prince" this season being composed of theso three entertaining elements. * This edition has been edited by Wm. H. Lydell, author of "Gayest Manhattan" and other New York Travesty Successes. The presenting company is headed by Miss Etta Merris, soprano and come dienne, well and favorably known to patrons of light opera, for the past seven seasons having had the responsi ble roles in numerous musical reviews of importance. As a fun-maker few ladies can impart to an audience that feeling of spontaniety and good fellow ship that Miss Merris can. She posses sess a style all her own, and is ably as sisted by clever comedians and pretty girls costumed in fetching gowns. The latter, during the action of the play, will introduce for the first time here the "Sammy Girls," "The Noble Fire men," "Belles and Beaux at the Sea Shore," and numerous other musical and vocal ensemble numbers. The lat est lightning effects known to stage land are employed in enhancing a per formance that will be a real loss to miss witnessing. Manager Babb's enter prise in securing attractions of this calibre will no doubt be appreciated by all playgoers, and a big house is as sured. Seats on sale at Laurens Drug Co. Prices 26, 50, 75 and $1.00. Failed to Qet Walker. Deputy Sheriff A. R. Sullivan went to Fairburn, Ga., 20 miles beyond At lanta last Saturday, for James Walker, a negro convict, who escaped from the Laurens County chain gang sometime last year. He was arrested several days ago at Fairburn and Sheriff Duck ett was advised of the fact in a letter which also stated that Walker would be held until an officer could be sent for him. He was held all right, but when Deputy Sullivan arrived it had devel oped that Walker was suspected of a recent nameless crime in Atlanta and the Georgia authorities declined to give him up until further investigation of the charge could be made. Mr. Sulli van returned Monday morning. Walker was sent to the gang for housebreaking and larceny and has 8 months yet to serve. W. L. Boyd, Laurens. S. C. Who sells the L. & M. Paint says to every tax payer that they need to paint only once in 10 or 15 years with L. & M Paint. It wears and covers like gold, and it's made to last. Burglar* at Gray Court. Saturday night the stores ?f Dorroh & Peden and Kopp & Owings at Gray Court were brdkcn into by burglars. In both instances the front doors were forced open. The robbers secured seven watches, a small amount of cash and numerous sundry articles, in all about |75, from the store of Dorroh & Peden, while very little or nothing has been missed from Kopp & Owings. Certain parties are suspocted of the robbery, but no arrests have been made yet. CLINTON NEWS LETTER. Members of the Actaeon Book Club En* tertained. Personal Mention. Clinton, Noy; 6. ?Everyone is looking forward to tho bazaar on Thursday and Friday of this week. Miss Katharine Copcland spent last week at her home in North Carolina. On Wednesday, Miss Laura Vance leaves on a visit to Mrs. William Banks in Columbia. Dr. and Mrs. J. Q. Phillips gave a very delightful reception to their friends on last Tuesday, the 31 of October, the fifth anniversary of their marriage. Mr. and Mrs. John-Davis, Mrs. Watts Davis and Mrs. Marbut assisted in giv ing the guests a charming evening. Mrs. Charles Moody and little Susan, accompanied by Miss MaymcLoake, left yesterday for their home in Tampa, Fin Complimentary to her attractive visi tor, Miss Presnell of North Carolina, Miss Mary Jane Manson entertained the Actaeon- Book Club during the past week. The date being the31st of Octo ber, All Hallow'een was obsorved. The library was the room visited by all, as there the witch foretold tho future to each lady present and presenting them with a momento of the hour?cards rep resenting the occasion, All Hallow'een. A delightful menu was served in the dining room, the table being decorated with a centerpiece formed from a large pumpkin, lighted with candles, and sur rounded with rosy apples. Mr. Tom Laake has been in town for ten day's visiting his mothor, Mrs. Susan Leake. Mrs. Barnett of Atlanta is on a visit to her daughter, Mrs. A. V. Martin. Misses Katharine and Elizabeth Bean returned last week from a two month's visit to their uncle in New York. Miss Crnig, missionary from Cuba, was Mrs. Neville's guest on Tuesday and Wednesday last. Mr. Howard Caldsvell of Columbia was in town Monday. White Man and Negro Arrested. Deputy Sheriff Sullivan arrested a white man and a negro at Mountville Monday afternoon and lodged them in jail, charged with housebreaking and other misdemeanors. They arc strangers and give their names as K. S. Kissell and Will Gat ton. NUMBER OF Tit ACTS BRING FANCY PRICE. Big Sale of Lots and Other Sales of Realty Attracted Large Crowd to the City Monday. Monday was salesday for November, and there was a large crowd in town for the occasion. Auctioneer Leak sold several tracts of land for Clerk of Court Bolt and Judge of Probate Thompson, immediately after which B. W. Getsingcr, of Spartr.nburg, sold 177 acres near the city, the property of Col. H. Y. Simpson, comprising nearly a 100 lots, which brought $.r>,400. This sale was conducted by James T. Harris, of Spartanburg. The other real estate sales were: One hundred and thirty-one acres, three miles from the city, known as the Lucy Martin tract, to J. F. Bolt for $1,005. Fifty acres, known as the Betsy Mul ligan Home Place, was sold in three tracts, as follows: The Davis tract of live acres to W. C. Irby, for $65.00. The Stewart tract, containing forty acres to W. It. Richey for $55.00. Five and three-fourths acres to M. L. Cope land; for $156.00 One hundred and twenty-five acres, the Parks place, to Jonas P. Gray for $1,725. Six acres, near Madden,, to C. C. Featherstone, $140. Two hundred acres, the Balontine tract, to John Acy Balentine, $2,500. Forty-five acres, Machen land near Princeton, to Mrs. Luna Moore, $1,:?75. Six acres, same estate, to the same party, $115. One hundred and twenty-seven acres, near Madden, to Mrs. Busby and Mrs. Daniel, $1,000. One hundred and thirty-two acres, same estate, to T. C. Madden, $900. Eighty-eight and a half acres, Cheek lands, sold a3 follows: Twenty-nine acres to R. L. Gray, $505; 29 3-4 acres to W. R. Henderson, $515; 29 3-4 acres to W. M. Henderson, $795. Three hundred and thirteen acres, Coleman tract, to J. J. Dendy, $5,700. An Open Telegram. November 3, 1905. M. L. Roper, Care Davis, Roper & Co. Laurens, S. C. Had good luck, closed Schloss Bros, small lots their finest suits and over coats at.about sixty per cent, of cost. They will reach you Monday. We will sell them same day. Will make things hump from now to Christmas. Leave tomorrow for New York. D. A. Davis. Big Sale of Lots. Eighty lots, comprising the Garling ton estate of about twenty-five acres, were sold at auction last Wednesday, Mr. J. N. Leak, the auctioneer, crying the sale. The aggregate price is con sidered very good. IT WAS SELF-DEFENCE. So Said Ihe Coroner's Jury in Negro Killing Case. "We find that Dave Parks came to Iiis death by a gun shot wound at the hands of Cheek Shands, and that it was done in self-defence." This is the ver dict of the coroner's jury at the Inquest Friday afternoon of Dave Parks, who was killed late Thursday night by Cheek Shands at a negro festival in the vicin ity of M. B. Poole's, seven miles north east of the city. Solicitor Cooper and W. R. Hichcy, Esq., attended the in quest, which was conducted by Coroner Watts. Warrants were issued for the arrest of Shands and Will Hunter, the latter being charged with aiding and abetting in the killing of Parks. The principals in the affair are young negroes of the same community, and wero having a pretty gay time together with a crowd of other darkies at a hot supper, given by Mary Martin. About midnight the fire works display opened up, and just to make the occasion mem orable, Dave Parks, a mere youth, was shot dead in the house as he was going in to supper. A pistol was found under his body and there was testimoney to the clfect that he tried to shoot Shands first, but his pistol failed to fire. Others testified that Parks had no pistol and made no effort to defend himself; in fact he was shot before he had time to do anything. Shands has not been captured yet. Hunter says he will come in and give himself up. Cotton Fire at the PithTpiace. Fire seriously damaged and partially consumed twenty bales of cotton at the Pitts place near Tylersvillc last Friday afternoon. The cotton belonged to Mr. M. B. Poole. Thanks! (ircatful Thanks!! Editor Laurens Advertiser: On the night of the 2d inst., at about 3 o'clock in the morning, when Mr. P. II. Martin's cotton seed house was burned, charred shingles fell upon our dwelling and ignited the roof. The train crew of through freight No. 14 came and waked up the family, and told us our house was on fire, and if we would show them how to get upon the roof they would save the house. Train hands and drummers were soon upon the top of the house and extinguished the fire. Words cannot express our ap preciation and thanks to this noble set of men who saved our house, and prob ably our lives, as Mr. Madden was sick and had not been out of his room in two weeks. Whenever we can serve them in any way how delighted we will be to render them assistance. May Heaven bless them and theirs is our sincere desire and prayer. Jas. A. Madden and Family. Maddens, S. C. ?1 Gals. L. & M. Paint and ;l gallons oil cost about $8.50 and will paint mod erate sized Mouse. Sohl bv W. L. Bovd, Laurens, S. C. 14?13t. THE HUB THE HUB Are You Coming to The Circus? Of Course You are, and Bring the Children?just to see the Animals, You Know. Well, we have prepared for you a showing of Dry Goods, Dress Goods, Ladies' and Children's Cloaks and Jackets, Under= wear, Hosiery and Fine Millinery that should be as interesting as the Circus. Dress Goods Yard wide Taffeta Silks, in black and colors, including the much-wanted changeable effects, worth $1.25, $1.00. 50-inch wide Sicilian in Black, Navy, Green and Brown. An ideal fabric for Skirts, 50 cents. 36-inch wide Cashmeres, Black and all the new shades, 25 cents. Cloaks and Jackets. Our line of Ladies', Misses and Children's Cloaks is up-to-date both in style and quality. Prices: 99 cents to $9.99 Underwear Ladies heavy fleeced Union Suits, 50 cents. Ladies two piece Suits, heavy fleeced 50 cents and $1.00. Misses fleeced Union Suits, four to seven, 25 cents. Hosiery A complete line of only the best makes, Misseo and Children's Hose, 5c, 10c, 15c. and 25c Ladies Hose 10 cts to 25 cents. Special Hosiery for school wear, extra heavy, 15 cents and 25 cents. We sell the celebrated Fay Stockings, 25 cents 35 cents and 50 cents. MILLINERY Here you will find all the new fashions for the head. in style and ahead in price Ahead Come and See Us. THE HUB. STATE AND GENERAL NEWS. A serious fire occurred at Union Sun day morning, entailing a property loss estimated at $11,000. Anderson has a new bank, capitalized at $200,000, with Judge W. F. Cox, president. After an absence of three months, spent abroad, Major J. C. Hemphill, the distinguished editor of the News and Courier, has returned to Charles ton. Gen. M. L. Bonharh of Anderson, who has been under treatment in Rich mond for the last two months has re turned home. He is said to be improv ing in health with excellent prospects of an early recovery. Chief Constable Hammett has issued an order to the State constables plac ing on the blacklist about thirty-five well known prepared tonics usually sold by prescription. These includes Per una, Hostetter's Bitters, Hughes' Cherry Bounce, Pabst Malt, etc. J. F. Richardson, who with A.B. Wil liams, established the Greenville News, 25 years ago, has sold his interest in the paper to Messrs. Caldwcll &Thompkins, publishers of Charlotte, N. C. The transfer was made last Saturday. The paper of course will continue at Green ville. It is announced that a general manager will be chosen later. Byrd and Creswell, the negroes con victed at Greenville over a year ago for the killing of Magistrate Cox near Simpsonvillc, will be hanged Friday, Governor Heyward having declined to grant a respite or commute the death sentence. LOCALS FROA1 ORA. Mr. Fleming's Fine Yield of Cotton? Oilier News Items. Oka, Nov. 7.?Miss Alice McCarley is visiting her sister near Barksdale. Miss Belle Craig is doing missionary work in Virginia. Miss Euphemia Thornpson of the Simpsonvillc Graded School faculty, was home for Presbytery. Re-. Ira S. Caldwell, of Moreland, Ga., was here last Sabbath in the in terest of his new Church. Mr. Cald well secured a nice contribution. Mrs. Dr. S. F. Blakely, organist of the A. R. P. Church, has returned fnun the Augusta Hospital very much im proved in health. Miss Maggie Complon is now occu pying the Smith house on Main Street. Miss Lidie Blakely of Clinton visited her brother, Dr. S. F. Blakely, last week. We regret to lose our neighbor, Mr. M. II. Hunter, who is now with Ken nedy Bros., Laurens, and will soon move his family to the city. Mr. George Blakely of the Palmetto Drug Co., was at home last Sabbath. Mr. W. T. Blakely can boast of two as nice hogs as can be found. They are ten months old and will tip the beam above four hundred each. Mr. Blakely sold one last year weighing over five hundred pounds. Mr, W. J. Fleming has two acres of cotton that will yield six bales. He will gather forty-five bales from twenty-five acres. This is a correct definition of farming. Dr. R. 11. Bryson visited his former home some time ago. Dr. Brysen is president of the Bradley Oil Mill. ("apt William Copeland visited rela tives lure this week. Mr. J. S. Craig made a business tri]) to Spartanburg last week. II'i.iv and Scnllnml. Scotland o ??'PS to Knox no', Its exist Ing PresbytorMn government tills was the subsequent work of Andrew Mel ville but that which Is the chief tea lure and main sticngth of Presbyterl nilifUn?viz, tho full recognition (lack ing In Uplscopncy) of the Christian lah.V In tho administration of the church, combined with Hint orderly subornation (which Congregationalism falls to secure) of the whole church to one representative and supremo au thority. It I", owing to Knox ami his fellow reformers that tho Scottish church avoids the danger both of lib r nrchy mul of anarchy, "John Knox," by Professor Henry Cowan. Sheridan'* Trap. Any Interruption while he was mak ing a speech always caused Richard Brlnsloy Sheridan considerable annoy ance Ott ono occasion the dramatist showed his dlsploawuro of a fellow member of the house of commons who kept crying out "Hear, hear" every few minutes, During n eertaln debate ?horldnn took occasion to describe a pi lltleal contemporary who wished to I lay rogue, but had only sense enough to act fool, "Where," exclaimed he, With great emphasis "where shall we 111 ill a more foolish knave or a more knavish fool than hoV" ' Hear, hear," was shouted by the troublesome member. Sheridan turned and, thanking tho honorable member for the prompt In formal Ion, ?.t down nruld ? general 1*0.1 r of Initgbtop, 10,000 churches painted with L. & M. Paint in 1904. I.. & M. costs $1,80 gal lon. S?.ld by W. L. Boyd, Laurens. S. MERCHANTS NEWS We sell May Manlon Patterns at 10c ??ach. The H'uh. We sell the celebrated Fay stockings, 25c, 86c and 50c. The Hub.' See our Bicycle Hoae for boys, 25c the pair. The Hub. LOST On Saturday, November lib, a bill fold containing $27.00 in notes, one 20, one .r> and one 2. Reward if re' turned to owner. C. M. Miller, at Laurens Drug Co. AGAIN ENJOINED New Board of Directors Was Not Elected. ADJOURNED TO NOV. IG. The Restraining Order Was Signed by Judge Klugh on Petition of 0. B. Simmons ami Others. A few days prior to the proposed meeting of the Laurens Cotton Mill Stockholder, set for last Thursday by the Milliken party and allied interests, for the purpose of electing a board of directors to manage the affairs of the Mill for the present fiscal year, an order was signed by Judge J. C. Klugh on petition of O. B. Simmons, R. B. Bell and John A. Madden, local shareholders, enjoining the holding of the meeting or any other such stockholders meeting having for its object the election of di rectors of the said Laurens Cotton Mills. The complaint and order were filed in the office of the Clerk of Court and copies were served on N. B. Dial and J, 0. C. Fleming, local Defendants named in the instrument, and on the Cleve lands and members of the Milliken party at Spartanburg the day before the contemplated meeting. However, a meeting was held, but it did nothing but adjourn until Thursday Nov. 16th. Five stockholders repre senting about 100 shares of stock at tended the meeting. They were Dr. H. K. Aiken, W. R. Kichey, Dr. A. J. Christopher, A. C. Todd and Col. George Johnstone of Newberry. Dr. Aiken presided over the meeting and Dr. Christopher acted as secretary. Messrs Johnstone, Christopher and Todd were appointed a committee on proxies. The motion to adjourn the meeting to tho 16th inst. was made by A. C. Todd and was adopted after being opposed by Col. Johnstone, on the grounds that a minority meeting could not be adjourn ed, naming a day. The next step in this great contest followed two days later when attorneys representing the Milliken interests serv ed notice on counsel for President Lucas that a motion to dissolve Judge Klugh's injunction will be argued before Judge ' Memminger at Snluda Monday Nov. 13. The motion to dissolve is based on nu merous affidavits and upon the whole record of the ease. The Defendants named in the peti tion of Messrs Simmons, Boll and Mad - den are Messrs N. B. Dial, J. O. C. i Fleming and the other signers to the call for the stockholders meeting, and the Laurens Cotton Mills, additionally. The petition for the injunction sets forth that the present hoard of direc tors was duly and legally elected at a regular annual meeting of the company and can not bo displaced until the next regular election. It shows that three of the defendants named were formerly directors and after the election of tho present board they retired from ollice and made no claim to continue, thereby conceding the legality of the election. It is declared that the mills are pros perous, their organization complete and the help satisfied and sufficient, all of which is to the advantage of all the stockholders. The earnings of the mill since the last annual meeting are said to have been $50,000. This condition of quiet and prosperity, it is claimed, should not bo disturbed. On the question of the selling agency and the commission allowed, which is alleged to he the primary cause of the motion to displace the Lucas manage ment, it is set forth that tho mill is now under contract with Stevens & Co., of New York, to sell the products of the mill upon a commission of 2 per cent, with the right reserved to tho mill to make sales direct to customers when advisable. Under the former contract with Doering, Milliken & Co., the commission charged I ho mill was <1 per cent. It is charged that tho de fendants, with Hu- purpose of restoring the agency to Doering, Milliken & Co., to tho loss of tho stockholders, have en tered into an unlawful conspiracy to displace the present management. In the pursuance of such conspiracy, it is alleged, the defendants hired for the meeting called for last Thursday prox ies of stockholders, paying $25 per share for the use of some of these. It is claimed that Iho con fusion which would result from the contention he tweon two boards of directors for con trol of tho property and t<> the uncer tainty as to which had authority, would injure the credit of the mills, disorgan ize tho h< ? nd possibly irreparably damage l norests of the stockhold - ers. The plaint ill's in this proceeding woiv not parties to the injunction which stopped,the Milliken stock from par ticipating in the proceedings of the an nual meeting. Against the parties to that proceeding tho Federal courts have issued an injunction against in torforing with the Milliken Interests' holding a meeting or taking other1 course. The present injunction by Judge Klugh was issued upon an entirely new petition, without any relation to the former suit and on behalf of par ties not named in the other case. W. I.. Boyd, Laurens, s. c. Who sells the I,. & M. Paint, says (o every church, that Longman * Mar tinez give a liberal quantity of paint, whenever a church is painted wit Ii I, A M, Paint, 4 gallons U& m. paint, and :: gallons of Linseed oil will a moderate si/.eil house.