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I Red Iron Racket! ? o- o ? The House that Sells Same Goods Less Money Is now receiving Special Values in Spring and Summer goods for each and every department of this famous Department Store. Why has Red Iron Racket grown so famous in eight years? is the question being discussed by the public. Our an swer is, "Simply by selling more goods and same goods for less money." Don't buy your Spring and Summer goods until you see through Red Iron Racket. We want you to look, it's a duty you owe to yourself to see the amount of money that you can save in buying your goods from Red Iron Racket during 1906. Three big stores: Laurens, Greenwood, Spartanburg. tap Six Big Special Bargain Days Each Week 3$ ? RED IRON RACKET! ? k?? Laurens, Greenwood and Spartanburg. COTTON MANUFACTURERS APPEAL. More Cordial Relations Between China and United States Sought. Washington, March 19.? A number of representatives of the American Asiatic Association and the National Association of Manufacturers appeared Friday before a sub-committee of the bouse of foreign affairs committee, urging the passage of the Foster hill to amend the Chinese exclusion act so that high class Chinese may be admitted into this country without obstruction. Capt. Ellison A. Smythe, of Pelzer, Messrs. W. E. Beattie, of Piedmont, John W. Baker, of Batesvilie, J. A. Brock, of Anderson and V. M. Mont gomery, of Spartanburg, were present, as were also Mr. D. A. Tompkins, of Charlotte, and a number of other cot ton mill men of North Carolina. Sev eral clergymen, among them Bishop McVickan, of Rhode Island, and Bishops Moore and Cranston of the Methodist church, appeared also. All of these were interested in so regulating the relations between Amer ica and China with respect to the ad mission of Chinese into this country as to establish more cordial relations be tween ihe two countries. The manu facturers want to prevent the hostility of the Chinese so that they may have a market for their manufactured goods and the Bishops want more amicable relations so as to secure protection for the Missionaries. They are opposed to the admission of coolie laborers, who would compete with American unskilled workmen, or rather they are not mak ing any fight upon the exclusion of coolies, believing that the Chinese peo ple would not resent that, but they do not want educated and well-to-do Chi namen to be discriminated against, thus arousing hostility in China to America's goods and American religion. Mr. Tompkins was one of those who made a speech before the committee, occupying about an hour. Capt. Smy the was also asked a number of questions as to the marketing of goods in China and other phases of the subject. Con siderable interest was manifested in the hearing, the committee room being crowded. Zach McGhoc. As to Special Terms. Columbia, March 19.? If he finds out from the assistant attorney general that the law allows him such a discre tion Governor Heyward will not order any special terms of court for this year, and if he decides that the statute makes ordering them obligatory he will refuse to pay the judges as the leg islature cut off this appropriation. He will simply report the bill to the legis lature. He will not pay from the con tingent fund. Reception at Red Springs. A very interesting communication whs recently printed in tho Columbia State, giving an account of tho wel come extended to the Rev. I. K. Me David, the new pastor of the Baptist (.'lunch at Red Springs, N. C. Mr. Mc David is a native of Greenville County, S. C, and was graduated in literature and the classics at Furnian University, and in divinity at tho Southern Baptist Theological Seminai'y. The reception held in his honor was at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Livorniore. Several hours were devoted during the afternoon to a genoral reception ot the people of tho town, and at night the young people made merry among them selves. From the account in Tho State the following is taken: "Receiving in the hall were: Misses Annie Helle DeVano ane Ida Townsend, while Mrs. Livormoro, Mrs. R. F, De Vane and Dr. and Mrs. J. L. McMillan introduced the guests to Mr. McDavid in the front parlor. Miss Fannie De Vane presided over the punch bowl and most gracefully dispensed the delicious nectar to the appreciative visitors. During the evening light refreshments were served in the dining room.'1 "It would be hard, indeed," we are told, "to And a town that, in propor tion to its size, has more culture and refinement than Red Springs. Settled by the Scotch, the town keeps up to a high level the line characteristics and noble qualities of this sturdy race." We have no doubt that Mr. McDavid will be greatly liked by the people of his new home, and that he will lill his pastorate to Uio entire satisfaction, not only of his own congregation, but of all the religious people in the commu nity.?News and Courier. Let us show you our line of ladies sewing tables in either golden oak or mahogany. They are so made that wh< n you are not using it you can fold it up and put it out of your way. S. M. & 13. 11. Wilkes & Co. 15c plug tobacco, Sweep Stakes, Sun Cured, Hickory, Schnapps and Brown Mule, now It) cents. Red Iron Racket. BACK GIVLS OUT. Pieniy of Laurens Readers Have This Experience. You tax the kidneys ?overwork them ? They can't keep up the continual strain, The back gives out?it aches and pains; Urinary troubles set in. Don't wait longer?take Doan's Kid ney i'ills. Laurens people tell you how they act. ,). IL Porter, employed in the Cotton Mill, residing on Factory Hill, says: "My kidneys and back bothered nie for quite a while. My buck sedmcd to bo the weakest spot about me, and when I take cold it always settled there and knocks me out. 1 have been so bad at times that 1 had to lose sev eral days from work. The kidney sc crotionu were disordered, very dark and full <>1* sediment and annoyed me by making '"e get up during the night. I tried different remedies and woro plasters but nothing did me any good until I gol a box of Doan's Kidney Pills at tho Palmetto Drug Co.'s store. Since using them tit*- backacho has left me and I can :-!<<?,> all night without, my rest being disturbed and the kidney secretions have all el< ared up and now have no sediment in them. For sale by all dealers. Price 50 cts, Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo, N. Y., solo agents for the United States. Remember tho name- Doan's?and take no other. Boyd's Cough and Cold Mixture acts gently on the bowels?something that no other cough remedy does. It not only will cure coughs and colds, but is recommended for constipation. For salo by S. S. Boyd, Laurens, S. C. Get a bottle and teat its merits?money back if it does you no good. Positively nothing injurious in this remedy. 31-tf. NOTICE OF ELECTION SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. FOUR DIAL TOWNSHIP. An election will be held at New Har mony Academy, School District No. 4, Dial Township, Monday, March 20, 1900, to decide whether a tax of Two Mills for school purpescs shall bo levied and collected in said district. Those in fa vor of said tax will vote "Yes," and those opposed "No." It is ordered that the Board of Trus tees shall act as managers of said elec tion, which shall be conducted accord ing to the rules governing general elections. Polls will be open from 7 a. m. to 4 j). m. By order of tho County Board of Ed ucation of Laurens County. R. W. Nash, Chairman. R. 10. Baub, 32-2t W. P. ClJLHBRTSON. Don't miss our special $1.00 yard wide black TalVetta Silk, the best on the market. Davis, Roper & Co. Notice of Application for Charter. Notice is hereby given that the un dersigned will make application to the .Secretary of State, for the State of South Carolina on the 31st of March, 1900, at 12.00 o'clock M., at his office in the Capitol, at Columbia, South Caro lina, to grant a charter for a railway to be known as "Spartanburg & Glenn Springs Southern Railway;" the line of railroad of which proposed company shall extend from the City of Spartan burg, to tho City of Aiken, through the City of Spartanburg and the Townships of Spartanburg, I'acolet, Fair Forest, Glenn Springs, Woodruff and Cross An chor, in the County of Spartanburg, and the townships, of Jonesville Bo gansville, Union,Cross Keys and Goshen Hill in the County of Union, and the townships of Scufilctown, Laurens, Jacks, Hunter and Cross Hill, in the County of Laurens, and townships No. 1, No. 4, No. 5, No. 0, No. 7 and No. 8 in the County of Ncwberry, and town ships No. 1, No. 2, No. 3, No. 4, No. 5, No. 0 and No. 7, in the County of Saluda, and the townships of Blocker, Elmwood, Moss, Pickens, Johnston, Shaw, Wards, Wise and Merriwether in the County of Edgefleld, and the townships of Chinquapin, Wards, McTier, Shaws, Aiken and Gregg in the County of Aiken, all of said counties being in the Stale of South Carolina, by the most feasible route. The total length of which road shall be about 100 miles; which corporation, if said charter is granted, will have the power to con demn lands for rights-of-way. A written declaration and petition in accordance with Section 1917 of the Code of South Carolina, will be filed at or beforo the time of the making of said application. Witness our hands this 24th day of February. A. D., 1900. J. B. Lee, v. M. Montgomery, A. L. WiiiTi:, W. S. MONTC.OMKKY, Aue,. W. Smith, T. B. Thackston. 30-4t. WALK-OVER Mammal ??tmmma* 66 THE PLE'S" ??&:0Ti:r?ED No where else can you get such quality at such prices. Largest Selling $3.50 and $4.00 Shoe in the World! Box Calf Gun Metal Calf Black Vici Bright Colt Skin Velour Calf Patent Leather Plain Leathers $3.SO Patent Leathers $4.00 Low Cuts $3.50 and $4.00 You can't lose by looking Our Business rests on a foundation of square Dealing. Gl ? [LM ilG A 9 Laurens, South Carolina. Customers' shoes shined free. The one price store. itwHwritirnwiw v. The just as good as | ours is not as cheap as ours. wri iiifiiiimn Announces to the Trade the Arrival of the Biggest and Grandest Selection of g Goods Ever Shown in Laurens? When we say biggest we moan largest quantities and greatest variety. When we say greatest we mean that there never has been shown in this .<: i uch beautiful collections of Spring Fabrics. TO THE PRICES! We make this assertion with pride. We know that no people in the broad scope of these United States have an opportunity to buy the same class of goods that vvc sell ? p V ssthan we offer to the trade of Laurens and County. We invite you to come and see our beautiful Spring Stock. Wc ask you to take careful note of the prices. ' We feel sure that you will besuvpri rour opinion will be the same as others that have seen already, and you will have no hesitancy in saying that we are showing the most beautiful assortment of Spring Merchandise ever ?ftere the] sople of this County. CLOTHING. Our Smart Clothes for Spring. Arc marked by pastmaster workmanship. Tin y arc made from high-grade woolen, both domestic and imported. Individually tailored and custom made. They fit with striking style. Your size means your fit. Try on; you need not buy. Elegant .Suits in Worsteds. Pretty (/rays, Blue Serges, Black Unfinished Worsteds, Thibets and other fine fabrics, $15.00 to $25.00. A large selection of elegant styles, pretty designs? $7.50 to $12.50. Our Mat Department. All young men want the smartest and best in head gear. VVe congratulate ourselves on securing the largest and most up-to-date stoc k of Hals, Caps, Panamas, Yachts, etc., ever brought to [/aureus, This will be a great Pan ama and Straw Hal Season, and yon can't afford to buy Until yon see what we have. Panamas $2.50 to $10.00. Men's and Youths' elegant style Splits and .Straw, Si.00 to $2.50; also, 50c to $1.00. Boys 15c to $1.00. Depart ri 1 UNMATCHABLu VALUES. Boys' and Youths' Suits. When you think of Boys' .Suits for Spring Davis, Roper & Co.'s Boy Proof-make, springs naturally to mind. Boys' clothes have come and gone, but Davis, Roper cv Co.'s Boy Proof Clothes stand supreme to-day, because they arc right in style and workmanship. Youths' Special Value $7.50 to $15.00 Youths' Medium Price. 3.50 to 6.50 Boys' Knee Suits . 1.00 to 6.00 Smart Shoes Oxfords, Slippers, Etc., For Smart dressers for the young ladies and gentle men, boys, Misses and children. The kind that wears. Then the price is right too, Neckwear, Hosiery and Negligee Shirts. In these lines wc are the Kaders. We ought to have all your business just because of the great variety and ex traordinary value?; we give. tine case of 40-inch Sheer White Lawns, worth 12 ; Otll" special for IOC. One case of hue (lowered Lawns, worth 7 1 ..c. our sp cial for 5c. One case of beautiful flowered Organdies, verj sh< worth i2'..'c to 15c, our special for me. One lot of Dotted Silk Mull in a beautiful rang* of colors, regular 25c value, our special for 20c. One lot of Cream Linen Damask, 70 inches wi ular 50c quality, our special for this lot 45c. One lot of Black Saline Skirts, the Kind that most places sell for $1.00, our special for 75c One lot of Black Taffeta Silk, 36 inches wide, exccl lei t quality, sells everywhere at $1.25, our special ^1.00. Our Millinery Department. We have just received a big lot of Ready-to-wear Hats Lh . \v< 1 icked up from one of the largest manufactures in New York at a big Sacrifice. We have in the lot this sea son's h ??: styles, and will offer them to the trade at prices that oilier merchants have to pay for them. This is an ex c |)tional opportunity for you to get a new hat very cheap. All tli newest things in Gilt and wash Belts -prices from !<ic to si.>H). w li;1'- of Ladies' and Misses' Spring Hosiery. lot of American Lady Corsets just in, Come and sec them, and you will have no other. We Solicit Your Trade on Merit and Value. Werwant your business, and :vnni it on merit alone. You will do yourself an injustice if you do not come in and let us show you the values we are offering*. We are possitive that we can give you the best values possible and save money on your spring purchases. We are your friends. im1 1 'on im 11 in m?n 1 mm DAVIS, ROPER & CO Laurens, \WmWk^^r-^m BN ITU* .c^WdWWMHWI South Carolina. ?