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MINERAL WEALTH OF CHEROKEE. Dr. 0. P. Lee, Geologist, Has Been Con ducting Investigations. Gaffney, Oct. 11.?In the course of an interview with Dr. G. F. Lee, the emi nent geologist and mineralogist, who is making a geological and mineralogical survey of this (Cherokee) county, the following fact??. were given: That Cher okee county has more mineral deposits of larger and more varied kind than any other county in the Union. Its iron dimensions are about 14 miles in length and about 12 miles in width, and 75 to 100 feet deep, comprising about 700,000,900 tons, consisting of the fol lowing grades of iron: Silicate of iron, about 67 per cent,; brown hematite iron, about 80 per cent,; specular hematite iron, about 93 per cent,; magnetic iron, about 92 per cent,; liminite iron, about 65 per cent,; manganese, ho estimates at several million tons; bog or wad manganese, in immense deposits, cov ering a radius of 16 miles in length, comprising millions of tons from 6 to 40 per cent, of binoxide manganese. A vein of graphite extending from Grover, N. C, through Blacksburg, to Gaffney, and nine miles beyond to the'southwest, containing 10 per cent, pure carbon from analysis of various eminent chem ists made especially for Dr. Lee, which is very gratifying to know from the commercial standpoint. Of gold and silver Dr. Lec declares there is not a branch, creek, or stream let from any hillside in Cherokee county from which gold can not be gotten out b ' panning. Heia ntpresent openingup iew vein of lead on the Sneadproper , which has yielded some magnificent Bp* imens. Work is now being rapidly pushed on this prospect, from which results are anticipated. Monazite has been found in every stream and branch in this section of the country, of which t^oumnds of tons have already been r~ irketed. KOSS TIN MINK. Ross tin mine, which was supposed 0 be mythical, has netted the owner 1 fine income with grand prospects in the near future. Specimens of the mine ve been placed upon exhibition at mcstown and lias caused a noticeable ruction of the mineral world to the ning facilities offered by this won ful county. The sapphire, opal, and ethyst are found in large quantities oughout the county. Asbestos of irior quality and quantity is found tin a radius of three miles from ufney, of which there are thousands tons in sight, of rarer earths such > uranium, iridium, palladium, geliuin, latinum, iridtanium, and zircon, and ir ny other earths are found, too mi ni rous to mention. To the scientific mind these afford a rare field for re search. Of soapstone or talc, there is a vein four miles southwest of Gaffney run ning through Gaffney to Blacksburg; of barytes there is an immense deposits of the purest and whitest it has ever been his lot to see, lying between King's Creek station and London siding on the 3Cs railroad; of pyrites of both iron and copper too numerous to men tion all containing more or less free gold, of which hundreds of tons are sent to the smelter, either to Norfolk, Va., or to New York every week. The Cherokee Mining conpany t London, two miles from Smyrna, ' as in full operation a concentrating plant that is handling about 20 tons a day. These people are the owners of im mense deposits of barytes, of which they expect to convert into white paint a substitute for white lead in the near future. dr. lee THANK KD. The Gaffney board of trade extended its thanks to Dr. Lee for the active interest he has displayed in selecting the samples of iron ore, which was shipped to Mr. Cuples, ? the vice-presi dent of the South & Western railroad, which Dr. Lee declares, should it come through this section, would convert it intp a large manufacturing center. Pittsburg, Pa., and Birmingham, Ala., would then become but small side shows in comparison with the immense wealth now lying at our feet. In con clusion, it may be said by way of sug < stion, that any citizens who have any onay at all to invest could not do bet ir than by investing their money for ae of the treasurers hidden in the ground around here. Magnificent de posits of manganese and cobalt have been found on the W. S. Lipscomb property about 12 miles southwest and Messrs Arthur and Norwood Lock wood, two bright and energetic young men who have been connected with The Advertiser for some time have entered the Waterloo High School for 'he session. Railroad Fare to Fair Cut In Hall ctober 28 to November 1 Tho railroads have agreed to give 'ialf rates from all points in South Car olina to the great State Fair this year. That Is one fare for round trip to ?..olumbla and back to your home. This Is considered one of the best and low est rates grantod anywhero In the south for any occasion and the Fair authorities feel that they are justly recognized as having a desorvlng, big show. Novor before In tho history of the Fair (?*9 years) has the outlook for a big and crowded show been so mark ed. The tremendous cotton yield with the extra money at hand throughout tho state means tho biggest crowds ever known In Columbia. And the Fair authorities have been ,w!de awnko. More accommodations have been arranged than ever and every body will bo In Columbia Fair Week. Tho big football games will attract thousands of people. Clemson will be in Columbia. Winthrop will be In Columbia. Thousands of your Old friends will be-In Columbia, Every body ought to be In Columbia for Fair Week, October 28 to November 1, Tho finest racoH over held In the South Atlantic States will bo witness ed at the Fair this year. The largest, roost varied a*nd most Instructive Mints ever fathered for a southern Fair will be displayed this yea/ at Columbia. Tho btejgpst and best Mid way evrr '..con m it^^Sou^^*^ have, ^CllDV.S <>)jH Klk'" A Wattod Prown?. "What In the world shall I send Aunt Betsy. John?" demanded the mas terful lady of the mild little man. "A ^vork basket or a book?" he sug gested. "Don't be a fool, Jobnl You've no taste. I'll send her one of those fancy boxes of soap." And she lifted to her nose a box containing six round tablets of per fumed soap. "Yes," she continued, "this Is tho very thing!" "But, my dear, really"? he protest ed. "You be quiet, John! Now, wrap this up, miss!" Two days later a packet arrived from Aunt Betsy, and in hon to they opened it to see how she had taken their thoughtful present. Under the wrap ping was the affectionate message: "Niece?Herewith I return the box of shaving soap you sent me. I am too old to appreciate the joke of be ing regarded as a boarded lady. Your aunt, Betsy." Then, but only for a moment, the mild little man smiled. ? Pearson's Weekly. A Dreadful Assault. Justice Ball, an Irish Judge, was noted for bis amusing manifestations of ignorance, but wbother thoy were real or pretended has nevor been clear ly established. Ho tried a case In which a man was indicted for robbery at tho house of a poor widow. Tho flrst witness was tho young daughter of tho widow, who Identified the prlB onor as the man who bad entered the house and smashed ber mother's chest. "Do you say that the prisoner at tho bor broke your mother's chest?" said the Judge in astonishment. "Ho did, my lord," answered the glvl. "Ho Jumped on It till ho smashed It entirely." Tho Judge turned to the crown coun sel and said: "How Is this? Why Is not tho prisoner indicted for murder? If he smashed this poor woman's chest In the way the witness has described, he must surely have killed her." "But, my lord," said the counsel, "It was a wooden chest."?Cornhlll Maga zine. The Buds. Old Dr. Ryland, clergyman and ed ucator, was greatly bolovod in the south, and his visits were always en Joined by his former pupils and par ishioners. In his later years It was his custom to offer prayer whenever ho made a ministerial call. On one occasion be culled at n house where three of his former pupils woro stay ing. These ladles were all pnst the thirtieth year mark, but In the eyes of the old gentleman they woro still girls, which explains the petition he offered: "Lord, bless these dear girls, Just budding Into sweet womanhood." This was too muoh for one of the uumbor, who, taking advantage of the doctor's deafness, added this clause sotto voce: "Alas, Lord, budded, bloom ed, faded and still unpicked 1" Got His Discount. "Tho other day I was in a village general store," said a drummer, "en deavoring to make a sale of Jewelry when a farmer entered. " 'Give me,' said the farmer, *a half pound of tobacco, three bars of Boap, five yards of blue baby ribbon and a pair of good suspenders.' "The articles wero brought forth, in spected, approved and wrapped up. They came to 05 cents. " 'Yes," said the farmer, 'O?'s right. But there's tho discount. You adver tise a 5 por cent discount, don't you?' " 'We do, sir,' said tho clerk, 'bnt only on purchases of $1 or over.' "On tho counter lay a basket of pock et combe marked at 8 cents apiece. " 'Well, I'll Just take one of tbeso,' said the farmer. That'll make us square.1" A Stingy King. In the beginning of the eighteenth century tho now so powerful German empire was nothing more than the lit tle kingdom of Prussia, having Just dropped Us title of duchy of \Jrandeu burg, The country was very poor and the military discipline very harsh. Frederick William I. was hard, cross and stingy and did not even know what It was to make a present. Ills reputation was so widely spread that It became a byword to say that a man had worked for the king of Prussia when ho had done an unprofitable task. Maximilian and "L? Paloma." Wherever that haunting air, "La Pa loran," Is played the memory of the Emporor Maxmillan, shot by the Mex icans on June 10, 1867, should bo pre served. Maxmlllan's final request was that "La Paloma" should be played while he stood up to meet his doom. Ho died with the tune In his ears, and his wife went mad with the shock of his execution. Papa Is Bra vs. Elschen?Mamma, Is papa ever brave? Mother?He is alwayB brave, I hope. But what makes you ask? Elschon? Because I thought If bo were he wouldn't let my governess pull his ears so.?Fliegende Blatter. Llnooln's Sarcasm. Probably the most cutting thing Lin coln ever said was the remark ho made about a very loquacious man, "This person can compress tho most words into the smallest Ideas of any man I ever met." Certain Difference*. "Do tbey never forget their differ ences?" "Why, yes, in a way. Ho forgets that bo's a gentleman, and she forgets that she's a lady."?Puck. What the Cloth Got In Boston. If you go to Ban Francisco and meet a frlond he will ask you to stay a week with him. In Omaha he will take you boms ovornigbt, In Chicago he will tako you out to dinner, in Now York he v?IU hurry you off to lunch, In New Haven he will hand you a good cigar, and in Boston ho will give you an apple.?Congrcgatlonallst An Intelligent Servant. The Mistress?Who hung tbo ther mometer to the colling? Tho Servant? I, ma'am. You wore complaining bo csuso it was so low!?Translated For Transatlantic Tales From I) Motto Bldere. The Price of Health. "The prico of health in a malarious district is just 26 cents; the cost of a box of Dr. King's New Life Pills." writes Ella Slay ton, of Noland, Ark. New Life Pills dense gently and im part nejsj*^; and vigor to the system. 26c. ^fl^Proion guaranteed at the I.aiufl ?Mflfesvand Palmetto Drug IL A Wasp's Mistake. it Is generally supposed that instinct unerringly teaches birds and Insects the beet way In which to build -their homee or nests and also to provide for their offspring, i'bo following Inci dent will show that Instinct Is not al ways Infallible: A naturalist placed three small emp ty vials In an open box on a shelf In an upright position In close contact, and they were uncorked. A short time afterward It was a matter of surprise to Und that these had been appropri ated by a female mud wasp. Bhe had placed a goodly number of spiders In the center vial, doubtless Intended to servo as food for her futuro brood? then proceeded to deposit her eggs In those on either side. Bhe next closed tightly the mouths of aft tho recepta cles with a hard lime cement. Having finished her work, she then doubtless went on her way, satisfied all had beou done for her offspring that a thought ful mother could do. But just think of tho sensations of those little wasps when they come Into existence, for, while starving in tholr sealed cages, thoy can plainly see through the im penetrable glass walls tho bountiful supply of food which was provldod for tholr use. 8he Thought He Was Dead. Magiunls had beeu ill for some tiiuo, and, like a groat many Invalids, ho was somewhat irritablo, and when things failed to meet his approval tho next unfortunato who eamo within rango was pretty apt to bo reminded of it in a way far more forcible thun pollto. lie Ungerod in this condition for several woeks, daily growing weak er, but still holding his own sufficient ly to make things lively and more or loss Interesting for those about him. I Finally ono day whon tho family doc tor called ho met tho long suffering Mrs. Magiunls coming out of tho sick room, and, rubbing his hands, he cheer ily remarked: "Ah, good morning, Mrs. Maginnis! How Is our patient today?" "It's doad tho poor mon is, O'lni afther thlnklu', hlvln rlst his sowl!" was the resigned reply. "You think he Is dead? Don't you know whether ho Is or not?" demand ed the doctor. "Not for shure," responded Mrs. Ma ginnis briskly, "but thin he bethrays lvery symptom of lt. I wlnt into his room Jlst now, an* ho didn't t'row any thing at me!"?London Tlt-Blts. Snuff as Medicine. "Oh, yes," said the tobacconist, as he tapped a Jar filled with a cinnamon col ored powder, "I sell an ounco or two of snuff occasionally--to the old, as a rule. Tho young will seldom look at snuff. And those who do use it im pute medicinal virtues to it. Thus old fashioned watchmakers, gem cutters and tailors think that a pinch of snuff now and then improves tho eyesight. They think it refreshes and fortifies weary eyes as a cup of tea refreshes and fortifies a weary brain. Others think snuff cures a cold. Others take it for the headache. Others still be lievo that it wards off contagion. Per sonally 1 believe that snuff taking Is less harmful than smoking. Its effect, too, is pleasanter than tho offect of smoking?It is a most soothing and fascinating effect once you get used to It?but tho habit is untidy and there fore It can get no hold upon us in this aesthetic age."?Los Angeles Times. Rescued a "Foxy" Squirrel. A man in Now York state who owns several fine cats stepped out of his house one day to see two of his feline possessions crouched in the grass, and equidistant between them sat a com mon striped squirrel, not daring to move a hair lest he invite the sharp claws of one or both of ids enemies, but the anxious browu eyes rolled from side to side as he calculated Ids chances of oscapo between the two. The man walked on toward the squirrel, and when ho came within Jumping distance the squirrel seized his opportunity and leaped upon the man's trousers and ran nimbly to his shoulder. Then tho man backed slowly toward a tree at no great distance from him. Again when within leaping distance tho squirrel jumped into tho treo and dis appeared amid its branches. England's One Protestant Cathedral. Truro cathedral is the only Estab lished Church cathedral of any impor tance which has been built slnco St. Paul's was completed by Sir Christo pher Wren. All the great cathedrals and abbeys in England were erected by Catholics and wero handed over by act of parliament in the rolgn of Hon | ry VIII. to tho Protestants when the Catholic church was established and the Protestant religion created by law. ?Reynolds' Newspaper. Corrected. "Mamma, Mrs. Oldcastlo just went wild over our now bust of Shakespeare when she was hero tills afternoon." "Burst, my dear, burst. Mercy sakes, how can you use such slang? And you've been to Europe twlco too!"? Chicago Hccord-IIernld. No Joke to Him. "That fellow," said Teto do Voau, "Is always getting off tho old joke about tho difficulty of finding n woman's pocket." "But, you know," L'Olgnou explain ed, smiling, "ho married a rich wife." ?Los Angeles Times. If thou addest little to little and dooBt so often soon It will becomo a great heap.?Heslod. zinc has been found on a branch on the Lawson Spake property that will receive the attention in the near future of thorough prospecting. Dr. Lee is now engaged in putting placer mining machinery on the Union Gold Mine company, owned by Messrs. Foster, McClure and Farr of Union. ? j The State, Oct. 12 1907. Notice of Executor's Sale. By virtue of the power and authority vested in us by the last will and testa ment of John R. Switzer, deceased, we, tho undersigned, as Executor and Exe cutrix, will sell at public outcry, during the legal hours of sale, to the highest bidder, on Salesday, the 4th of Novem ber, 11K)7, the foiiowing real ??t?te: "All that tract, piece and parcel of land lying, being and situate in the county of Laurens and State of South Carolina, containing Two Hundred and Thirty-Six (230) acres, more or loss, and bounded on the north by lands of Walter Armstrong, on the east by lands of W. H. Burdine, on the west by lands of Z. N. Gray, and on the south by lands of Tom Armstrong." Terms of sale:?One-naif cash, thc balance on a credit of twelve months, with interest at the rate of seven (7) per cent, with leave to purchaser to pay his entire bid in cash, the credit portion to be secured by bond and mort gage of purchase on the premises sold. Purchaser to pay for papers. Failing to comply with bid, the land will be sold on same or some subsequent Sales day, at risk of former purchaser. Over half of this tract is in a high state cultivation, while the balance is Well timbered. A good portion of it is in fine bottoms. It is well watered. There is a nice dwelling and barn and several good tenant houses, with wells of splendid drinking water all situate thereon, and is in one of the most de sirable sections of Laurens county. J. MELVIN SHELL, LOUISE CANNON, Executor and Executrix. October 7th, 1907. State of South Carolina, County of Laurens. IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS. W. C. Rasor, S. J. Rasor and J. A. Martin as Executors of J. C. Rasor, deceased, and W. C. Rasor, et al, in their own right, Plaintiffs, vs. I Mollie A. Rasor, etal, Defendants. Pursuant to a Decree of the Court in the above stated case, 1 will sell at public outcry to the highest bidder, at Laurens C. H., S. C, on Salesday in November next, being Monday the 4th day of the month, during the legal hours for such sales, the following des cribed property, to wit: All that tract or plantation of land situate, lying and being in Laurens county, State of South Carolina, known as James C. Rasor, "now deceased," home place, contain ing about Five hundred and fifty acres, divided into the following tracts, as follows?and will more fully show by the plats now on tile with the Clerk of Court, Laurens county, S. C.: Tract No. 1. containing two hundred and four acres, more or loss, and known as the home place. Tract No. 2. containing one hundred and forty-two acres, more or less, and known as the river tract. Tract No. 3. containing fifty-three and one-fourth acres, mo?-e or less. Tract No. 4. containing one hundred md seven acres, more or less. Also, all that lot, pieco or parcel of land situate, lying and being in tho county and State aforesaid, containing seven (7) acres, more or less, and bounded by R. D. Nance, J. E. Spear man and public road leading from Cross Hill to Laurens. Terms of Sale:?One-half cash, bal ance to be paid twelve months from dato of sale, the credit portion to bo secured by bond and mortgage of the purchaser over the said promises, bear ing legal interest from date, 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 former purchaser. JNO. F. HOLT, C. C. C. P. and G. S., Laurens Co. S. C. Dated, this 7th October, 1907. Statt? ol' South Carolina, COUNTY OF LAURENS, IN Tilt COURT OF COMMON PLEAS. Mary E. Pitts, et al, Plaintiffs, Vs. William M. Hellams, etal, Defendants. Pursuant to Decree of the Court in the above stated case, I will seil at public outcry to the highest bidder, at Laurens C. H., S. C. on Salesday in November, next, being Monday the 4th day of the month, (luring the legal hours for such sales, the following de scribed property, to wit: All that tract or plantation of land situate, lying and being in Laurens county, Stute of South Carolina, con taining Thirty-three and one-half (.'53*) acres, more or less, and bounded on the north by lands of A. C. Garlington, on the east by lands of Poole Thomas, on the south by lands of J. T. Dagnall, on I the west by lands of L. S. Holt. Terms of Sale: -One-half cash, bal i anco to be paid twelve months from : date of sale, the credit portion to be secured by bond and mortgage of the purchaser over the said premises, bear ing legal interest from date, 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 former purchaser. JOHN F. HOLT, C. C. C. P. and G. S., LaurensCo. S. 0. 1 Dated, this Oct. 7, 1907. ii do I take Cardui"? writes Mrs. Jelemma Mullins of Odessa, W. Va. "Because, after suffering for several years with female trouble, and trying different doc tors and medicines without obtaining relief, I at last found, In Wine of Cardui, a golden medicine for all my ills, and can recommend it above all others for female complaints." Cardui furnishes safe relief for backache, headache, periodical pains, irregular, painful or unhealthy cata menial flow, and all ailments from which sick women suffer. A perfect tonic for delicate women. A pure vegetable medicine for girls and women who are subject to the complaints peculiar to their sex. Has benefited over a million who used to suffer as you do. At every drug store, in $1.00 bottles. 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