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LAURENS, SOUTH CAROLINA, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST " _ ^ ^ pleas pplq; at j P00'OI 19'' 3rd Caval Prayer, ^vivors 'SO fTT letery and let girls At the Sunday school lass through and with Sergeant Cald well with Ben Colcy carrying the flag of the 3rd. S. C. Kegt., in the lead, march through and put flowers upon the ^jiw;; of the 18 Confederate dead and ^on the'graves of two soldiers of this neighborhood, Hiram Culbcrtson and Josiah Burton who had served in the Seminole war. ?From this solemn scene, the survivors and Sunday school children marched to the lemonade stand, where free lemon ade and ice cream were set up. I,. Repairing to the stand the rolls of companies were called. There is al ways sadness about this. It rarely happens that one or more comrades from each of these companies, that answered roll-call last year, is not reported as dead. ' 'A lessening line each lessening year, Each lessening year more dear." Then H, II. Watkins Esq., of Ander aon, the specially invited orator of the day, was introduced. In anticipation of him our expectation had been raised and we were not disappointed. Space utterly forbids a proper notice of his effort; He was born and raised in this neighborhood and his reference in open **rng*"to (Tie scciYPS- tend ' me'm?i?es and tombs of this his old home was full ol elo quence and pathos. Then his handling of the times and story of the Confeder acy was able and eloquent. His elaboration of the legal justifica tion of the South in its withdrawal from the Union was full of instruction. His argument was replete with citations from history and with the story of Northern aggression and bad faith in the matter of the rendition of fugitive slaves, and their jreckless disregard for ^P? obligations assumed-^ each of "the states in the adoption of the constitution and formation of the federal Union. He showed that in all the early days of the Republic, the right of secession wa*} recognized in all sections of the country, and cited the action of the famous Hartford Convention with many other instances, to prove that it was the North and not the South, that first set. the pace in asserting that right, and citing the case of one North ern State that did, many long years before 1860, withdraw and remain out of the Union for four years. At the close of this speech a most bounteous dinner was served and ev erybody got plenty to eat. In the afternoon. Miss Nance of the South Carolina Educational Department made an addreajpupon rural schools that ought to be i%pa.tfid to every man and woman in t||sr?bun.try who feels the least bit of^nt^fest in the education of their own,- orthJbLr neighbor's children or in the salvation of this country. It is difficult to see how any man (a woman coulcf'jlt do it) could hear Miss Nance and go away, and drawing him self up in^his shell, oppose a 2, 3 or 4 mill tax, and fail ov refuse to then go "'down in Ins pocket to supplement that, to build .up the country schools; to save us from the calamity of a poor teacher and to furnish some means to build some school houses in place of some of these unsightly old barns now in use. Too much can't be said in praise of the good people around and about old Quaker. These reunions will be held there so io..g as a soldier" survives, and then when the last one has gone, those loyal people liko Tom Burts and the good women and girls that trained that Sun day school will, each year on some day, .set apart for the purpose repair to the old cemetery and put flowers on the graves of the martyred dead. 0. G. T. Card of Thanks. I desire to express my sincere thanks to the v 'lite citizens of Laurens, who have so willingly and liberally helped us in the building of our new church, in which the first services wore held yesterday. The beautiful crimson vel vet cloth on the pulpit was the gift of Mrs. J. J. IMuss. A. A. Wright. Laurens, S. C, Aug. 12, 1907. Alter 26 Years. Messrs. Brooks Sloan and Adams Harris of Alabama arc on a visit to relatives and old friends in Laurens and vicinity. Both nre natives of Laurons County and both went out and located in their adopted state twenty-six years ago. For the first ' no sinco they are paying a visit to their native heath. Thoy have prospered ami all their friends are glad to welcome them back, if only for a brief period. J If you are in tho market for e goad Tewing machine, we can interest yT/u quality. JJ,V#TelT the PERSONAL MENTION. Mr. Train Adams of Ncwberry is vis iting in the city. Mr. Nilliam Lancaster lias returned from the Exposition. Mr. Clary McCuen of Princeton was in the city yesterday. Mrs. J. F. Tolbert has returned from a visit to Williamston. Miss Mays of Maysville is visiting the Misses Sitgreaves. Mr. Gilliam Rlake of Spartanburg spent Sunday in the city. Miss Nell Wilson of Simpsonville ia visiting Miss Bessie Barnctt. Mr. C. W. Inman has returned from a visit to Georgia and Alabama. Misses Annie and Nell Chfe'^as are spending a few days in SpartZdHrg. MrXj. A. Copeland and boys have gone to S\tomp Springs to snend a week. Miss Newlmun of Cokesbr.rry was the ftuest of Mrta. B. F. Posoy a few days ast week. V. As we go to pneas Tuesday evening Mrs. Emma T. Grfffin is reporte to be at the i>oint of death at the home of Mr. Geo. M. Davis, near Clinton. Mr. Will Scott of Spai-tarnjurg is visiting old friends and acquaintances in the city. * Littlo Miss Mary OeA/.el Blackwcll is vssiting her aunt, Mrs. II. L. Poole, at Jonesville. { Mr. J. M. Clacdy of Greensboro, N. C., is visiting Iiis parents here during his vacation, f Miss Via/ Smith of Union vistcd friends^sind relatives in Laurens and vi tw?Vy' during the past week. Mrs. J. N. Watkins of Greenville was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. W, U. Richey a few days last week. Supervisor H. B. Humbert attended the Good Roads Convention held in Spartanburg during the past week. Misaes Ilallye Thames, Lila Hart and Rebecca Clarke leave to-day for a two weeks' stay in Hendersonville. Mrs. W. H. Bowers of Aniericus, Ga., and Miss Frances Smith of Mount villo were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. IL B. Humbert Monday. 1 Misses Anna and Pauline Prentiss entertained quite a number of little Kirls Friday afternoon. Delightful cream and cake were served. Prof, and Mrs. Dobson have returned from their summer vacation. Mr. Dob son is making preparations for the 'opening of the school, September the 11th. Miss Rebecca Blackwell, who has buen spending her vacation here with her brother, Mr. L, B. Bl ackwell re turned to her duties atGastonia, N. C, on Friday. The annual picnic given by the Wood men of the World at Friendship church, Sullivan Township, will take place Friday. The speakers will be Col. J. II. Wharton and Mr. IL B. Humbert. Monday afternoon Laurens opened a thi-ee game engagement with Gaffney on the local field. At the close of the fifth inning, in the first game, time was calk 1, t .e score standing 7 to 2 in favor of Li.^rens. Mr. Gus MahafTey who has been with Owings & Owings for the past six years has resigned his position and leaves to-day for Pelzer where he will be engaged in oflice work for two months after which time he will locale at Piedmont and engage in business with Mr. W. K. Hudgens who operates a chain of stores in the Piedmont sec tion. The Laurens friends of Mr. Ma hafTey wish him mighty well in his new work and home. Sullivan Township Meeting. A meeting of the taxpayers of Sulli van Township will be held at Tumbling Shoals, S. C., on Saturday the 21 day of August A. D. PJ07, at 11 o'clock A. M. for the purpose of taking action relative to the payment of certain out standing Ponds of said Township. All taxpayers of said Townsiup are urged to be present. Respectfully, if. B. Humbert Co. Supervisor. Laurens, S. C, August 13 1907. REUNION OF ALU SURVIVORS. All the Veterans of the County arc to] Meet Here on 24th. There will be held in this pity on Au gust the 24th a reunion of all the sur vivors of the Confederacy|of whatever branch of the services now residing in Laurens County. One of the purposes of this reunion is to discuss ways and means by which every old soldier's family in the County may be put in posession of all available data respecting the command in which he served during the war. Another matter which will probably claim consid eration is the erection of a Confederate monument at the Court House, Thus it will be seen that it is to be a business meeting. At the same time the oppor tunity that will be afforded to meet old comrades and brother veterans will appeal to all to turn out and spend a ploasfint day. All will be OXpected to bring baskets and a picnic dinner will bo served at some convenient place, probably at Holmes' Park. Mjll at Van P.dlon Shoal . The Spartanburg Herald of I'uosduy contained the two following items of interest to Laurens: Mr. W. S. Gray, of Woodruff, will head a company to bo organized this week and to be known an the "W. S. Gray Company." This company pro poses to build a mill two miles below Van Patton ShonVi. Just how many looms and spindles will be rpn can no! bo said now. The mill building will be 75x325 feet; and three stories high. cross mi a, school housk. J. S. Reed, of Nowbcrry, has the contract for building the proposed $7,000 school house at Cross Hill Laur ens county. The building will be sixty by eighty feet, fhreo stories high, and built of cement blocks. Mf. N. 0 Pansier, representing t h o Carolina Portland Cemont company has sold Mr. Reed seven car load* of cenicht for tho building of this school. FINE COHN CHOPS ABOUT PRINCETON. '?Williamson Plan" Adopted by a Number of Progressive Farmers?Masonic Picnic*" Other Items. Princeton, August 13?Reports go up from almost every section about the fine crop prospect. In this locality they probably present a better average than in a number of years at this season. Both cotton and corn are about as good as the most fovorable conditions could make them. They have not suffered for rain and did not lack for the proper cultivation. It appears that every far mer has vied with his neighbor in mak ing the best crop. Especially is this apparent in the present crop of corn. The oldest farmers around here will tell you they never saw the promise of larger yields of corn in this section be fore. A verification of this claim is to be seen by looking over the crops of Capt. J. B. Humbert, Mr. M. B. Mc Cuen, Mr. F. L. Bramlett, Mr. J. W. Taylor, Mrs. J. K. McCuen, Mr. J. T. Machen and numerous others. As stated, the season has been unus ually good, but many will concede the present stimulous in corn growing to the "Williamson Plan." While a great number have adopted the new method in part, Capt. Humbert has given the plan a very thorough test on eight acres in a fourteen acre field. The William son idea was followed in the prepara tion and fertilization of the entire field but on six acres the "Humbert plan" was observed in the cultivation. And when the report for THE ADVERTISER is made of the harvest, as now con templated, the indications are that the larger yield will be made per acre on the six acre portion. However Capt. Humbert is satisfied with results so far on the "Williamson" part of the ex periment. The crop is practically made. All of it is of the Minter variety of corn. It is expected that the Masonic picnic at Mt. Bethel next Saturday, August 17, will atti ict a tremendous crowd. Preparations for the event have been under way for a week or two and every thing will be in readiness for the day's exercises. The invited speakers for the occasion are the Hon. George S. Mower of Ncwberry, the Hon. John K. Hood of Anderson, and the Hon. Robt. A. Cooper of Laurens. The picnic is to be given by the Ma sons of Princeton and the public exer cises of the day will be presided over by Dr. Casper Q West. A general in vitation has been extended to s>ster lodges and the public to meet with the local members of the Order on historic soil, the celebrated old Mt. Bethel camp ground, August 17. Messrs. Allen and John Sullivan, suc cessful young farmers anil business men of this place, have just bad installed a complete Mutiger system ginnery. Assisted by a former pastor, Rev. S. W. Henry, the Rev. J. L. Ray is con ducting revival services at Mt. Bethel this week. Beginning next Sunday a series of meetings will be held throughout the week at the Princeton Baptist church by Pastor Wilson, assisted by the Rev. Mr. Lavender. Miss Pearl McCuen has returned from a visit, to relatives at 1 iedmont and Greenville. Mr. W. L. Taylor and family of Lau rens visited relatives here during the past week. Mrs. I). I). Richardson of Union is vis iting at her former home here. Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Taylor of Sedalia are visiting in the community. Mr. Milton Taylor goes to Greenwood this week to take a position with a mercantile concern there. Rev. J. H. Machen is at home for a few days from his recent meetings at Bellview and Mt. Moriah churches. LAYING THE CORNER STONE. Opening Services of Mt Pisgah Presby terian bhurch. Beautiftlly situated on an eminence on Hancp street, Mt Pisgjih Church js indeed an ornament to our city. H U built of gray pebbles with the tall spires and all the wood work white. The interior is finished in white and the native wdoos. It is well arranged and well lighted with splendid large win dows in Gothic style. Altogether it is an honor to the architect and builder, C. Arthur 0'Dc|l of our city and to all who have assisted in erecting this "House of Cod." On Saturday, August 10th at 4 p, m, the solemn and impressive ceremonies of laying the cornerstone, wore held in tho presence of a large number of visitors; many whito friends being present to witness this happy and inter esting occasion. We give the program in full: Reading by Rev. C. M. Young, Prcsi Harbinger potlegO, Singing "Gloria patri.'< Prayer-Rev. J. S. Barle, B. 1)., Pastor St. Paul Baptist Church, Laur ens, S. C. Singing "I Love Thy "Kingdom, Lord." Recite in concert the Apostle's Creed. Laying of the Stone -Rev. F. Mc Dowell, I). D., Greenville, S. ('., assis ted by C. A. O'DoJl, Laurens, S, C., builder. Prayer Rev. E. J. Gregg, A. M., Ncwberry, S. C. Short History of the Church Marip E- Frank.ljn, recent graduate of Scotia Seminary, Concord, N. t<. Addresses by Revs. B. P. McDowell, I). 1)., K. Y. Dendy, D. D? and other guests of honor. Offering fpr {.he building fund. Singing?"Christ is <?m Corner Stono." Bonediction-A. A. Wright, Paator. TYLERSYIIXE NEWS. Many Personal Items of Interest. People Coming and doing. Tylersville, Aug. 12.?The protracted meeting began at Langston church Sunday to continue several days. Mr. Elliott Julien of Helena, spent last week with Mr. Willie Wright, Jr. Mr. Brooks Sloan of Alabama, spent last week with Mr. J. W. Donnan's family. Mr. Robert Wright of Newborry, visited his brother, Mr. W. F. Wright, last week. Messrs. John Powers and Ishmel San ders were in Clinton Thursday. Mr. Bluford Blakoly, one of our pro gressive farmers, was in Clinton Fri day. Miss Louise Cromcr of Clinton is vis iting Miss Sula Clarke. Misses Lila Clark and Annie McKin ley have returned home after a visit to friends at Ora and Woodruff. Mr. A. E. Cleveland is visiting his sister, Mrs. James at Greers. Mr. J. W. Donnan and family are visiting relatives at Fountain Inn and Greenville. Mr. Ishmel Sanders and family spent several days in Union, the guest of relatives. Miss Lula Little is visiting relatives at Boycc's Cross Roads. Mr. John Powers spent Friday at Gray Court. Mrs. Jeff Davis and little daughter of Greenville were the guests of rela tives here last week. Miss Grace Poole and brother Fur man spent Thursday and Friday in Union, the guest of Mr. W. H. Poole and family. Mr. Will Little returned home Satur day, after a week's trip to the moun tains. Mr. Martin Poole, Jr., spent Sunday on the Ridge. Mrs. Eugene Cleveland and little son are the guest of Mrs. W. F. Cleveland and family. Mr. Tom Langston and daughter, Miss Susie, and Miss Jaunita Martin of Maddens, attended the "Old Folks Singing" at Langston church Saturday. Mr. Roy Powers was in Laurens last Thursday. Mr. Russell Poole was in Clinton Saturday. Several from this neighborhood en joyed a picnic on the banks of Enoree river at Yarborough's mill, Tuesday. Mr. Frank Little spent Sunday with Mr. George Little, Jr. Fish and Game Laws' We arc in receipt of ? communication from a correspondent asking that we print in the ADVERTISER the "Fish and Game laws of South Carolina." He stated that they were being broken continually in bis section. To print the Fish and Game Laws of South Carolina would require more space than the ADVERTISER has to spare and we regret that we can not oblige our correspondent. However we will say that everybody is supposed to know the laws of the State and i? they are violated the offender is liable to be punished whether he ever heard of the law or not. We further believe that more persons in South Carolina are familiar with the main points of the Fish and Game laws of South Carolina than almost any other law of the slate. That they are being constantly diso beyed we have no doubt and for that reason the ADVERTISER recently advo cated the organization of Audubon societies in this county and the state generally. One section of the law that we hear of being constantly broken is as fol slow! SEC 527 CRIMINAL CODE H. C. 190?. It shall be unlawful for any person to I kill, injure or destroy any fish in the ' fresh waters of this state by the use of dynami'.e, giant powder or other explo sive material, and any person violating this section shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and imprisoned, etc. Historical Beavcrdam The readers of THE ADVERTISER will remember that sometime ago we had a reunion at Beaverdam for tlx; purpose of repairing the old church, we suc ceeded in raising in cash and subscrip tion about three hundred dollars, we will need two hundred more to complete the work that ought to be done. A great many readers of Thk AdVBR T1SRR are Interested in the preservation of those grand old brick walls in which their farthers and mothers and grand farthers and mothers worshiped in years gone by. Indeed the spot is sacred to many living not only in South Caro lina but other states. The church feels that there are many that will gladly give for this noble work if they |onVyknew that help was needed, and we know of no better way to reach them than through THE ADVERTISER. Send money or check to J. B. Benja rjjino, Moiinlyillo, S, C,, F. R. D., and he will receipt for same. On my way from the church last Sun day I stopped at the home of my frfjPd P. B< Richardson. Sister Richardson had U bountiful dinner prepared of which we very much enjoyed. After dinner awhile' he brought out some of the finest and iqo&t delicious water melons tjud. \ oyer tasted, wo then went out to the patch, which was ntmr the house and 1 thought of Carters' oats, that the mellons would have to be hauled out of the patch to lind ground for them lie on. As we were about to lewyo for nomu im put two oH those (ins mellons in the buggy with the hist ruc tions to carry them to the better half. . ' ' Pastor. DR.KIWS MEW DISCOVER* ? WIM Surely Slop W "/vqfr. PEA RIDGE PARAGRAPHS. A Protracted Meeting in Progress at Lzesville. Many Personal Items Pea Ridge, Aug. 13. - The Rocky Spring meeting closed last Thursday night. A protracted meeting began at Lees ville last Sunday which will continue through part or all of this week. A large crowd from the Ridge at tended the "Old Folks Singing" at L?ngsten church last Saturday. Miss Lidie Blakcly of Clinton is visit ing Misses Lidie and Lizzie Lloan. Misses Lidie Sloan and Lidie Rlakcly were the guests of Miss Lily Hairston Saturday afternoon. Miss Nicie Thomason of Grccnvillo is the guest of her aunt, Mrs. R. O. Chlldress. Mrs. E. M. Cunningham and nephew, Mr. Bee Harris, of Alabama, were the guests of Mr. R. O. Hairston and family Thursday evening. Mr. Brooks Sloan of Alabama, form erly of this State, is visiting his undo, Mr. J. P. Sloan. Mr. Karl Sloan of Darlington is visit ing his father, Mr. J. P. Sloan. A parly from this section of the county attended the tent meeting at Clinton Sunday night. Miss Leafe Weathers entertained one or two of her Ridge friends last Satur day night. Mrs. Kate Hipp is visiting at Lan ford Station. la Defense of Railroads. To the Greenville News: We have seen so much comment on the subject of the Southern Railway and the North Carolina laws that we have a mind to speak and we are going to speak. Now, in regard to this case the rail road could but submit to the law, but here is tho point: The Law. Who made the law? We aro long sinco out of patience with so many cheap legislators. They never know when to quit riding their hobbies. We shall be slow to cast our vote for a man who comes along riding a hobby towards office that is against railroads and cotton mills and corpora tions. These would-be statesman think they have all the influence and popular sen timent to gain as the voting capacity of a corporation is in the minority. We haven't a dollar in any corpora tion but we belive in fair play and democracy and who says this is either? To keep always jumping on corpora tions, that have a right to fair play, just for notoriety's sake and because they are subject to comply with any and ull laws that avarice and lowness can enact is a most contemptible thing. Principle is so far enthrawled, that at this same gait, the date is not far distant when the railroads will be told: "You must haul the people free and you cotton mills must pay your em ployes full pay for the merest'mention of time employed. All you corporations must come to the letter of the majestic law, the Standard Oil company not excepted, to the timo of a penalty of your entire worth. But you murderous, anarchists, bank-cash ier-defaulters, crooked government agricultual statisticians and other like high folk, go free. These corporations are being suod in court for personal accidents, etc., and ninety-nine [per cent of the cases are carefully designed accidents and there is always a cheap lawyer ready to carry the case through all courts between here and eternity, W. M. NASH, Merna, Laurens Co , South Carolina. August 8. 1007. Notice of Election, ? In consideration of petitions suffi ciently signed by the freeholders and electors residing in School District NOS. 1, 2, ?>. 4, ?, 0 and 16 Jacks Township, 1.aureus County, asking for an election for the purpose of voting upon a prop osition to organize a Township High School at Renno, S. ('., as provided for by a recent act of the Legislature. An election will be held at Sardis church, Jacks Township, Friday August 30th., 1907 beginning at 7 A. M. and closing at 4 1'. M. under the supervision of Messrs. B. F. Copeland. P. M, Pitts and A. .1. Hollings worth. Those favoring the proposition will vote "For High School," those oppos ing will vote "Against High School." Registration certificate and lax receipt arc requirements of the elector to vote. By order of tho County Board of Ed ucation Of 1.aureus Count v R. W. NASH, Chairman. R. A. DOBSON, L. D. ELLEDGE. 2-2t._ Notice of Election. SCHOOL DISTRICT NO, I. Laurens Township. An election will be held at the resi dence of Mr. J. H. M. Young, School District No. 1, Laurens Township, Thursday, August 20th., 1007. to decide whether a tax of four LI) mill for school nurposOS uhnll he levied and col lected In said District. Those in favor of the tax will vote "Yes" and those opposed "No." Reg istration certificate and tax receipt are requirements of election to vote. 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 elec tions. Polls will be open from 7 A. M. lo A P. Mi. By order of the County Board of Ed? ucation for Laurens County. R. W. NASH, Chairman, R. A. DOBSON, L. D. ELLEDGE. 2-21. Just received two shipments of Ha viland and Carlsbad China Dinner Sets in new shapes, new and dainty decora tions. This gives ua tho most com plete lino of dinner sets over shown In the city. Our prices range from $8.25 to $65.00. Wo would like to, show the pi to you. ~ S. M. & E. If. Wilkqa & Co, CONTRACT LET FOR NEW SCHOOL HOUSE. Work on Cross Hill School Building Will Begin This Week. Dr. Moffatt of Erskine College Preaches. Cross Hill, Aug. 11.-Mr. W. 13. Ful ler and wife, Mr. Conway Dial and fam ily, accompanied by Miss Maud Wells and Miss Young, have been on an ex tended trip to tho mountains. They went by private conveyance. Mr. W. C. Rasor is spending some time at Chick Springs. Messrs. Henry Miller and Campbell Davenport are on a visit to home folks. Messrs. Hitt Brothers are making improvements on their ginnery, and will run eight gins and two prnsses next season. Master George Crisp of Savannah, is visiting relatives here. The handsome residences of Mr. Dave Black and Mr. Perrin Watts are nearly completed. A team composed of tho married men in town played ball one afternoon last week against the regular team. It was interesting. Rev. Mr. Bradley and Mrs. Bradley will leave today for a week's visit to his people at Bethune, S. C. Mr. B. A. Wharton and Mr. P. B. Watts, trustees, visited Wards, Saluda county, a few days ago to examine the new school building at that place. The cont ract has been let for the new school building here and work will be gin this week. There will be a base ment for heating plant; class rooms and cloak rooms on first floor, and an audi torium on the second floor which can be converted into class rooms when needed. Rev. J. S. MofTatt, president of Ers kine college, was here Saturday and preached at Head Springs on Sunday. Mr. Shelton Culbertson of Laurens is at home with his parents here. The Misses Bailey of Aiken visited Miss Annie Rudd last week. Mrs. Janic McSwain visited her son, Mr. W. A. McSwain, in Newbcrry last week. Mr. and Mrs. Perdue of North Caro lina, are visiting Mr. J. G. Guthrie. RURAL SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT. Miss Nance Spends Several Hays in Hie County Making Addresses. Miss Mary F. Nance President of the Woman's Improvement Association spent several days in the county last week in the interest of Rural Schools. Thursday evening at 8 o'clock she addressed the patrons and pupils of Green Pond school. Next day, Fri day, the people of the district voted a lax of 3 mills for school purposes, the vote being 32 to 12 in favor of the tax. Friday morning at 10 o'clock, Miss Nance spoke at New Harmony church and in the afternoon at 1 addressed the patrons of Dials school. Friday evening at 8:30 o'clock she addressed the patrons and friends of Friendship school in Sullivans Town ship. Miss Nance was well received at all these places. This js only the begin ning of her work in this county as she expects to visit the schools where the people wish her to come. Tillman (lives Negro a Tip. Omaha, Neb. August 8 Senator Till man, of South Carolina, has broken the rule he had laid down for himself a long time ago not to tip colored porters. When he left the Paxon Hotel here last night he quietly slipped a quarter into the hand of George Hollister, tho por ter. Hollister, who is familiar with the Senator's views on the negro question, says he will have the quarter made into a watch charm. It is said that the tip to Hollister is the only one Senator Tillman has given a colored man since he was a member of a committee in the United States Senate appointed to eliminate the prac tice of tipping at the National Capita), Resolutions of Respect. At a special meeting of tho Laurens County Rural Letter Carriers' Associa tion, held Monday morning, Aug. 13, tho following resolutions of respect were adopted: Whereas the Supremo Rl)l<tP of the universy hu.-? in His mysterious provi cenoo called from earthly habitation our worthy and esteemed brother carrier Lofton D. Sullivan of Laurens Num,1,)^ 3. ! Therefore bo (t resolved, that we, the members of the Laurens County Rural Letter Carriers' Association feel that we have lost a faithful friend and the R. F. D. service a dovotcd and efficient carrier, one who was a mem ber of our Association, and wc tru?t our loss has been Iris otcrnql gain. That the wisdom t\ud abijity which he oxer ciscd in the performance of his duty as a brother carrier will be hold in grate ful remembrance. That the sudden removal of such a life from our midst loasves a vacancy thai will bo deeply realized by all the m,om,bers of this or ganisation. Resolved, that we extend to the be reaved family our most tender sympa thy. Resolved further, that with deep sympathy for- the bereaved relatives of tho deceased we express our hrq^e that even so great a Uyss to, us ajl may be overruled b,y. Him who (both ail things weil. Resolved further tftnt these resolu tions be spread upon the minutes of our Association and printed in the local papers, a copy sent to the family ^f tho deceased and c.ie to, IL V. D, News, Chicago. Illinois. This tribute toour deceased brother. Allen D. Barksdahi Preji, W, L. Taylor, Socty, Miss Ida Curry passed through the city Saturday enroute for her home at Gray Court after a two weeks' visit to Jamestown, Norfolk, Washington and other points. Messrs. Ernest Fosheof Coronaca and Charlie Hairston of Enoree have ac cepted positions with the Owings & Owings mercantile company. Messrs. J. E. Minter and E. P. Min tor of J. E. Minter & Bro. of this city and Scdnlia, expect to go to the North ern markets on Monday next. Mr. Edgar Barksdale is at home from the Columbia Hospital where he was under treatment for a short time. He is getting along nicely and will soon be out again. Mrs. T. H. Nelson and Miss Fannie May Wright of the Hub will take ad vantage of the Merchants excurson to day and visit the Northern markets and the Exposition. Prof. Dobson asks us to say that the city schools will open on Wednesday, September 11th. Further announce ments regarding the opening will be made next week. Mr. Karl W. Sloan of Darlington is spending his vacatian with friends and relatives in and around Laurens. In company with Mr. Gregg Jeans he spent Sunday at Glenn Springs. Mr. Brooks Swygert accompanied Mrs. Swygert and baoy to Skyland, N. C, last Saturday. Mr. Swygert has returned to the city leaving his family to spend sometime in the mountains. The AnvEimsen in in receipt of the premium list of the State Fair, to be held in Columbia on October 28, 20, 30, 31 and Nov. 1, 1907. Judging by its size, the fair bids to he the biggest yet held. Messrs. 1). A. Davis and W. H. An derson of the Davis-Koper Company leave to-day for the Northern markets to purchase goods for the fall trade. All the new styles and desirable novel ties will be secured. Mr. J. W. Payne of the O. B. Sim mons Company leaves to-day for New York, Baltimore and other Northern cities and the Exposition. While away Mr. Payne expects to secure the new est goods for his company. All the friends and acquantances of Mrs. H. Terry will be pleased to know that she is doing nicely at the Presby terian Hospital at Charlotte whither she went a week ago, accompanied by Mr. Terry who has returned to the city. Mr. Thomas Nelson, son of Mr. and Mrs. T. H. Nelson, and a member of the Traynham Guards, is spending some time in Baltimore with relatives, hav ing gome on to the ''City of Monu ments" from the Jamestown encamp ment. See notice in this issue of The Ad vdrtiser as to a meeting at Tumbling Shoals August 24th of the taxpayers of Sullivan Township. Supervisor Hum bert issues tbc notice uf the meeting and he desires to have the meeting at tended by every citizen in the Township as all are vitally concerned in the busi ness that will come up for considera tion. SEVENTH ANNUAL CONVENTION. South Carolina Uood Roads Association Meets at Spartanburg. Spartanburg, Aug. 7.?The seventh annual convention of the South Caro lina Good Bonds association convened in the Court House this morning at 11 o'clock with President F. 11. Hyatt in the chair, Uev, W. A. Massabeau opened the meeting with prayer. Gov. Ansel appeared on the scene just as the preacher said, "Amen." Mr. Hy att introduced Gov. Ansel, who then made the opening address before the convention. Supervisors and county commission-' ers from all over the State were pros-1 ent, and tho Court House was filled to ; Overflowing. When the governor fin- j ished his address, which was a strong plea for good roads, Hon. J. Wright Nash was introduced and he spoke to | some, length on the bond issue and gave some practical figures that threw a deal of light on the election which will come off the 20th. of this month, Mr. Nash was called on by President E, D. Smith of tint State Cotton nssocia tion. J. B. McBrydc moved that it was the sense of the body to ask the legislature to make the term of otlico of t he coun ty supervisors throughout the Slate four years instead of two. After con siderable discussion, tho motion was passed, and President Hyatt appointed J, G. Bates, J. B. McBryde and G. H. Niekols as a committee along with others before that body. Mr. (i. N. Nicked, auperyisor of Ab beville coAddy, moved that the legisla ture bo memorialized to abolish the State farm and hire all able-bodied OOnviOt? t? the different counties at a nominal sum, say from $r> to $10 per month, to work on the roads of the counties. Mr. Singletary amended the motion as follows; "That all persons convicted aft, or the enactment of this law except those sontoncod to life im prisonment, bo sentenced to work in tho counties where they are con victed." Mr. McKinnon moved that \l was the sense of the body assembled to ask the legislature to levy a tax of one mill for road improvement in such counties as have no such levy, r H, B, Humbert, supervisor of Lau rent?, offered the following resolution, which was adopted: "Resolved, That members of this as sociation be required to confine them selves t^q the discussion of questions pertaining to roads and road work, and that no meinlviv Its permitted to speak rrtovo than twice, and not longer than 10 minutes the first time and five min utes the second time on any question, except by special permission." Reflpjtytien/! of thanks were passed thanking the city papers for their press notices, the speakers, the super visors ir\jrtfc?ndanoe and the officials of th^ <^SeVud County for their kind Xw^Mmj&uxiV which the. convention CLINTON^! STORIT Burglars Uct Neighbor!! FOUR OtJ?AN ff Barn Burned Together witj Lad aWmC&ni Bj Movements of Clinton, August 12.?The of Clinton has been somewhat within tho past week by a store robberies. The store A Brothers hast wice been bJ The first time was Saturday? weeks ago, when several suita clothes, some razors, ammunij and a shot-gun were taken. The tor was kept very quiet. Tue1 night the st?r?? of J. 1 Copeland & was broken into and several shot razors, knives and some nmmunl were taken. Saturday night ay Bailey Brothera' store was entei The plate glass in the front door wffl knocked out with a brick,, and tho thieves went out at the side door, leav ing it open. There is absolutely no - - clue to either robbery. Mr. George A. Copeland had the mis fortune to lose by fire a well-stocked barn on one of his plantations last Tuesday night. There were two mules and a small quantity of tools and sup plies in it, all of which were lost. There was no insurance. The fire has not been accounted for. It was diseovr cred as the roof fell in. Raymond, the young son of Mr. J. M. Pitts, was thrown by a pet burro last Wednesday and had his arm broken. Mrs. Kennedy and family have moved to the orphanage campus, where they occupy the ground floor of the old col lege building. Mr. J. Groves Colbert, superintendent-elect of the graded school and family have rented Mrs. Kennedy's house and will arrive in Clinton about the first of September. Mr. Seay, the manager of the elec tric light plant, lias rented the house now occupied by Mrs. W. T. Vance. Miss Margaret Foulks, who has made her home here the past year, left Wed nesday for Kentucky, She will not return to Clinton, to the regret of many friends she has made here. Miss Emmie Robertson is with Dr. Emma Hale in Hondersonvillo. Mr. White of Abbeville visile^ daughter, Mrs. Ucorgo Wright, tlj past week. A number of visitors from Cross Ilil Whitmire and Laurens were here for the dance last Friday night. Misses Bessie Hays, Frances Cope* land and Janie Kennedy and Messrs Clair Hays, R. S. Owens and Guy Cope land aro attending a house party at Blairs. Mr. D. Wyatt Neville has returned from a trip in the interest of the Col lege. Prof. Graham and Prof. Woodworth are spending some Lime at Montreal, N. C. There are four Cubans in Clinton learning English preparatory to enter ing the College this fall. They art Messrs Jose and Miguel Balais, Ferdi nando Rios, and Conrad Soso. The Rev. Mr. Ligon who has been traveling in the interest of the. College was in town several days this week. The prospects for the college are very encouraging. Mrs. 0. B, Seim, of Charlotte, is the guest of Mrs. .1. W. Copeland, Jr. Mrs. R. T. Wright and children ac companied by Miss Margaret Skinner of, Georgetown, Miss May Little of Laurens and Miss Bessie Colistine of Clinton, leave Wednesday for a two weeks stay at Ocean View, Virginia.. Miss Briggs of Union returned homo Monday after a stay here and at Stomp Springs with the family of her uncle, Mr. E. C. Briggs. Mr. Billy Copeland of New York spent last week with his father, Mr. K. J. Copeland. Mrs. Lucy Bowie and Mrs. O. Simp son of Atlanta have been guests of Mrs. Neville several days. Invitations have been issued to the^ marriage of Miss/Llewellyn Wofford and Mr. Wm. P. Patrick on the twen ty-first. The Club Woman You have no mind of your own, you microbe! You're merely one of those persons who think they think 1 Only Her Husband You flatter me, dear; I often fancy that I Imagine I. only suspect I think! Tuck. OUR SPECIAL NOTICES. WANTED A smart girl to run but - ton hole machine. Apply to T. K. Hudgons at Overall Factory or Steam Laundry. 2-lt. WANTED. To buy 100 young mule, on Friday August 10 < !omo and bi what you have, AS I will not buy 0 on this dat.-, ?, VV. Marlin. l aUreffs I s. c. FOR SALE QUICK I of! my horse and rubber tire bug did team. Apply to II. Ten S. C. WANTED?To sell business, consisting ne8s, carriages, etc., of business. E. W. S. C. 2-R r for snlo y. a splen , Laurens, 2-lt my entire livery d buggies, har is I am living out Martin, llaurens, WANTED- You to