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?TIN WILL NOT JfWALK ANSEL'S WAY SlateSprintendent Afaiu Protests the Appointment of Member of the ^Stale Board. Columbia, Oct. 16.-State Superin tendent of Education Martin? on receipt of official notification that Go v. Ansel had appointed Mr. Hayne F. Rice, of Aiken, as member of the board of edu cation from the Second district, today wrote the governor a very caustic let ter, resenting the appointment of the Aiken lawyer, and incidentally announc ing that he would not stand for re-elec tion. Gov. Ansel was out of the city today, and if he were here it is not likely that he would have anything to say concern ing Mr. Martin's letter. The governor did not consult Mr. Martin about the appointment, although after the state ment given out by Mr. Martin in refer "enco to the appointme* t of Ex-Gov. Sheppai'd the governor endeavored to pacify the state superintendent of edu cation. Later the superintendent wrote the governor a letter a. ologizing for harsh expressions used, but not abandon ing his |K>sition. This latest develop ment, however, means a permanent break between Governor Ansel and Mr. Martin, and it can be safely assumed that Mr. Martin will fight the governor as long as he can sec him. The lettor from Mr. Martin to the governor is aa follows: Columbia, Oct. 16, 1907, Hon. M. F. Ansel, Governor, Columbia, S. C. ? Dear Sir: Your letter notifying me of the appointment of Mr. H. F. Rice, of the Aiken bar, as a member of the State Board of Education, was promptly re ceived. So you have succeeded in ap pointing a lawyer, and also in not con sulting the officer who is responsible to the people for the conduct of the edu cational office of the state. I wish that it were possible for me to think of your action in this whole matter other than as small-minded, officious and perni cious. 1 prefer to think of the gover nor of my stale as liberal-minded and statesmanly. 1 note that you say that Mr. Rice has taken an interest in school matters. Likely many of our school men have ta ken an interest in law, but it does not follow that they should bo put upon the supreme bench. They are hardly com petent to examine applicants for admis sion to the bar and to discharge the nu merous complicated but technical du ties of the supreme court. To take a charitable view of the situ ation, 1 believe you utterly failed to grasp the duties of a member of the State Board of Education. Sometime ago, when you made your second ap pointment of a lawyer on this Board, I characterized your action with such language as seemed, at that time, ap propriate. I applied the mustard plas ter which afterwards seemed rather pungent. The conclusion is now bear ing down upon me that you are furnish ing a concrete exemplification of the characterization above referred to. The appointee, whom I shall designate as Lawyer No. 3, happened to be too broad-gauged a man to accept an ap pointment in a department whose head had been ignored. Appointee Lawyer No. Professor Rice, of Aiken, may be of similar caliber, but if I am to be lieve the report given to the press con cerning his appointment, I should say that he is at least ambiguous, amphib ious, ambidextrous, ubiquitous and in determinate. These characteristics may appeal to you. As you perhaps know, you have next year the appointment of the remaining members of the State Board of Educa tion, with the exception of the secre tary, who holds the position ex-oflicio as State Superintendent of Education, and i have the supreme satisfaction of knowing that I do not have to sit with them nor to be bound by their actions. I wish to give you the pleasure of know ing here and now that I shall not be a member of that Board any longer than is .necessary for me to discharge my duty and obligations to the people of South Carolina. For two terms I have been elected State Superintendent of Education with out opposition. I have discharged my duties fearlessly and vigorously. I feel the satisfaction of having done some good for my people. I shall not ask for re-election. I mention this in order that you may indulge and cherish the fond hope of getting a satellite of your own ilk. I am somewhat in the posi tion of the old negro woman who went into a "dry goods store and asked for three ya. h of red ribbon. The clerk was very ' -legged. He started across the st< o and said: "Walk this way." The old woman said: "No, sir! I'll do widout de ribbon before I'll walk dat way." And I'll do without my ribbon before I'll walk your way. Sincerely yours, (). B. Mahtin, State Superintendent of Education. Bitten by a Spider. Through blood poisoning caused by a spider oite, John Washington of Bos queville, Tex., would have lost his leg, which became a mass of running sores, had he not been persuaded to use Buck len's Arnica Salve. He writes: "The first application relieved, and four box es healed all the sores." Heales eyery sore. 25c. at Laurens Drug Co., and Pnlmetto Drug Co. Uniforms for the Boys. Adjutant General Boyd has addressed a letter to Capt. Babb of theTraynham Guards, stating that it is his intention to purchase at an e?rly date the olive dtab uniform for the enlisted men of the National guard, and in order to se cure fita, he requests that measure ments of the men of the Laurens com pany be forwarded to his office as early mb possible. Alice?Pimple8anri other blotches arc ?supposed to be caused from acid stomach A simple remedy and one that gives you a fresh blooming complexion is Hoflis ter's Rocky Mountain Tea. 30 centa, Tea or Tablets. Teachers" Examination. The regular fall examination for ?teachers' certificates was held in the rourt house laat Friday. The exami nation wa? conducted by the board of education. Tnere were only, a dozen applicants, the smallest class of the .year. The Hun tili j? Season. As^i&s been' noted several times re cently in The Avkrtisek, the hunting season in Laurcns county does not open ujitil the middle of November. How ever, it has been reported that in some localities parties have been shooting birds already. It's a violation of the law,,with a pretty heavy penalty, to kill partridges during the closed season. Every body should remember this and keep out of possible trouble. A Bark For Barker. The editor sat In his easy chair. Edi tors always hnvo easy chulrs? In fic tion, lie thought bo recognized the handwriting on one of the envelopos. He sighed. "Another poein," Haid he, reaching for the waste paper basket. He open ed the letter. He was agreeably dis appointed. It was prose. It ran as follows: "A man named Barker had a dog that barked, so he called it Barker bo cause It harked and because his own name was Barker. So the man was Barker, and tho dog that barked was Barker. Tho man didu't bark, al though his mmilie was Barker. Barker and Barker went for h walk, and Barkor burked that Is, dog Barker, not mau Barker. In fact, dog Barkor barked so much that mun Barker said: 'Burker, don't bark so often. You nev er hour mo burk.' Just then man Barker barked his shin on the bark of a treo and barked like anything." The editor paused. There was a note inclotted, which ran, "Please send chock for inclosed to me at 1001 Barker ave nue, city." Then did the deus ex mnchina write, with a smile, "I havo received your Joke and will Beud check ?when my burk conies in."-Judge. Leu?nd of 8t. Winifrod Well. A romuntic legend bungs around St. Winifred well. Orudocua, u neighbor ing prince, smitten with the beauty of a Holywell dumsel and roused to unger by her coynens, struck off her head as she lied Trom his unwelcome attentions. The head, rolling down the hill, rested near the church, and from tho spot the present copious spring gushed forth as the earth opened to swallow up the ussussln. St. Benno, who was passing, picked up the head aud, with u skill wbich Is now lost to the medical pro fession, restored the maiden, with only a slender white line on her neck as evi dence of the miracle. But not only did the well spring from the spot where the head rested, but the moss on its brink was supposed to be possessed of a particularly frtigruut smell, while tho blood marks on the stones assumed many beautif I tints on June 22, the anniversary of the" event. Today the well is contained In a roctnugulnr building, and the water tlows into a large basin In the shape of an eight pointed star.?London Chronicle. Handling Live Wire*. Never handle an electric wire (lest It he "alive") with the naked hand, but use a nonconducting substance as a protector. Any good nonconducting Bubfltanee will supply protection. . Rubber?In form of gas stove tube or water hose, could be thrown over a wire to pull it from Its connection with a live wire. Porcelain- lu form of a bit of com mon crockery or u tloor tile, hand plate for door, a stone Ink bottle. Qtass?A stout l)ottk\ a glass rod or a pane of glass could be used to dis lodge a wire from Its connection with a trolley wlro or other current feeder. Wool?A woolen scarf, stocking, coat or wrap. Cotton?Any piece of cotton garment or stout cotton twine. Silk Scarf or other garment. Any of these materials In goodly thickness could Im> used to protect the hand In removing a live wire or even using an Instrument to cut It through. Spain's Canny Railroads. In Spain the railroads do not lose a chance to mnke a little profit even in the case of the nontravelers. When you see somebody off in that country you must pay for the privilege. The railroads all sell billetes do anden, which are good for the platform only. These cost generally 5 centlmos, equiv alent to a cent in American money. Just why this Is doue it is hard to see, because persons entering a train can not very well avoid the conductor, who is always making trips to Inspect the carriages. If a person attempted to steal a ride In a carriage, he would have . small chance of gottlng away with it. If caught, he would have to pay a penalty of Just twice the fare between the point where ho was dis covered and the point where tickets last were Inspected.?New York Sun. He Had No Choico. The wife of a dynamo tender went to a haberdasher's to boy a necktie for her husband. She selected a brilliant red one, ready made, whereupon tho young and Inexperienced salesman, with composition for the future owner, was moved to remark: "Excuse me, missus, Is this tie for your husband?" "It la," replied the woman. "Don't you think he'd rather have somo other color? I'm afraid he won't wear this red tie." "Oh, yes, ho will!" said the woman firmly. "He'll havo to?he's dead."? London Answers. The Irish Priest. Stephen Qwynu has said some where excellently that the Irish priest possesses tho secret of Irish life. He does, and so entirely is the key to it In his possession that I doubt If any genius, however great, could give an adequate rendering of Irish lifo with out Introducing the priest- Kathcrlno Tynan In Fortnightly Review. A Discouragor. Miss Krecch?Some authorities be lieve that the practlco of singing will keep a person from getting consump tion. Mr. Knox -Yes, but most author ities believe In "tho greatest good to the greatest number." ? Philadelphia Press. Hurt His Feelings. She?I think Mr. Itymer, the minor poot, felt hurt at a remark you made the other night. He?What did I say? 81)0?You said there was only ono Shakespeare.?Ixmdon Telegraph. Quinsy, Sprains and Swelling Cured. "In November 1001, I caught cold and had the quinsy. My throat was swollen so I could hardly breathe. I applied Chamberlain's Rain Halm and I it gave me relief in a short time. In 1 two days I was all right," says Mrs. Cousins, Otterbiirn, Mich. Chamber lain's Pain Halm is a liniment and is especially valuable for sprain and swel lings. For sale bv Laurens Drug Co, How about that new Stove that you will need this fall? If you want one made of the best quality of iron, and so constructed that it will last and give you satisfaction, get a Buck's. Sold only by S. M. & E. H, Wilkes & Co. State of South Carolina, County of I.aureus. 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. Mollie A. Rasor, etal, Defendants. Pursuant to a Decree of the Court in the above stated case. I will sell at public outcry to the highest bidder, at Lsurens 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," homo 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 file with the Clerk of Court, Laurens county, S. C.: Tract No. 1. containing two hundred and four acres, more or less, 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. !5. containing fifty-three and one-fourth acres, more or less. Tract No. 4. containing one hundred 'uid seven acres, more or less. Also, all that lot, piece or parcel of land situate, lying and being in the 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 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 (late, 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. ('. Dated, this 7th October, 1907. Don't buy anything to furnish your house with before you see our line and get our prices. We will take pleasure in showing you at any time. S. M. & E. H. Wilkes & Co. They Make Yon Feel Good. The pleasant purgative effect experi enced Dy all who use Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets, and the healthy condition of the body and mind they create makes one foal joyful. Price, 25 cents. Samples free at the Laurens Drug Co. See our beautiful display of Swing ing and Vase Lamps, in different sizes, colors and decorations. S. M. & E. H. Wilkes & Co. William Jennings Bryan delivered his lecture, "The Prince of Peace," in the auditorium of the First Baptist church at Spartanburg Friday evening. An audience of 1,800 people heard him. He was given a reception in the afternoon, in the Y. M. C. A. rooms, and shook hands with two thousand persons, among them the students of Converse anu Wolford Colleges." Mow to Cure a Cold. The question of how to cure a cold without unnecessary loss of time is one in which we are all more or less interest ed, for the quicker a cold is gotten rid of the less danger of pneumonia and other diseases. Mr. B. W. L. Hall of Waverly, Va., has used Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for years and says: "I firmly believe Chamberlain's Cough Remedy to be absolutely the best prep aration on the market for colds. 1 have recommended it to my friends and they all agree with me." For sale by Lau rens Drug Co. BIG LOT OF Corbin's Qranduer Flour CHEAP. M. H. FOWLER. Simpson, Cooper &. Babb, Attorneys at Law. Will pruotlco in all State Courts Prompt attention given to all business Dtt. CLIFTON JONES Dentist OFFICE IN SIMMONS BUILDING Phone: Office No. 8?; Residence 219. K. A. COOPER, C. W. TUNE, J. F. TOLBERT, President. Sec'y and Trcas. Mgr. Ins. Depart. M. J. OWINGS Vice-Pres. directors: j. o. c. Fleming, c. e. Kennedy w. j. Fleming e. P. Wharton, J. W. Todd, J. P. Tolbert, c. d. mosbley, s. j. craig, w. A. WATTS, ii. K. Aikbn, D. A. Davis, m. .j. owings, s. m. WlLKES, J. w. dupree, R. A. cooper. Laurens Trust Company Capital Stock $25,000 Real Estate, Stocks and Bonds bought and sold. Loans negotiated on Real Es tate-long time and easy payments. Our Insurance Manager, Mr. J. F. Tolbert, can give you the very best Life and Fire Insurance contracts. We also act as Executor, Administrator, Guardian, Receiver, Trustee, etc. We offer, subject to previous sale or withdrawal - Five Shares Enterprise Rank at . 121.00 Give Us Your Business and Help a Home Enterprise. THIS BANK PAYS <*yo Compounded Twice a Year Through the United States mail you can open a Savings Account with this bank and have the benefit of t he perfect security offered by its strong financial responsibility. Our plan of banking by mail enables you to deposit, or withdraw any amount from one dollar up, as conveniently and sa-fely us if you lived next door. Asa G. Candler, president of the Coca Cola Company, is president of this bank, and its board of trustees is composed of successful business men whose names assure safe and conservative management. Write for booklet, free. TOTAL ASSETS $3,000,000.00 ? . Pri>?M.nt Vic*, president Vic?-prrM'lont . ? - CA.htfr ? Ant. C.iUier CANDLE,R BUILDING. ATLANTA, GA. ^ rmnuna. Sfefc 4** &\ 'W /<83k IHa A 1 i EVER HELD V/ILL BE THIS YEAR AT , s. c ber 28 to November 1 Railroad Rates Cut-in Half. Plenty of Accommodations for Everybody. Grandest Exhibits Ever Gathered in Dixie. Finest Races in the Whole South. Two Bio* Football Games. MAKE YOUR PLANS TO BE AT COLUMBIA ALL OF FAIR WEEK NOTIGE -OF--? County Treasurer. The County Treasurer's Books will be open for collection of State, County and Commutation Road Taxes for Fis cal Year, 190'/, at the Treasurer's Office from October 15th., to December 31st. 1907. Those who prefer to do so can pay in January, 1907, with one per cent addi tional. Those who prefer paying in February, 1908, can do so with two per cent additional. Those who prefer, to pay in March, 1908, to the 15th., of said month, can do so by paying seven per cent additional. After said date the Books will close. All persons owning property or pay-1 ing Taxes for others in more than one Township are requested to call for re ceipts in each of the several Townships in which they live. This is important as additional cost and penalty may be attached. Prompt attention will be given to those who wish to pay their Taxes through the mail by check, mon ey order, etc. Persons sending in lists of names to be taken off are urged to send them early as the Treasurer is very busy during the month of Decem ber. ; The Tax Levy is as follows: State Tax,.4 A mills County Ordinary,.3 mills Special County,. li mills Road Tax.2 mills School,.II mills Survey of proposed County of Fairview,.0$ mills Total. 14J mills 8PEC1AL SCHOOLS: LaureilS Special No. 11 33-4 mills " " No. 1 4 mills " " No. 2 2 mills " No. 15 2 mills " " No. I 2 mills " " No. 5 2 mills '? " No. (5 2 mills Youngs Special No. 10 2 1-2 mills Ora " No. 12 2 mills Fountain Inn" No. 3B I mil Dials " No. 1 :i mills No. 3 2 mills No. 6 2 mills " " No. 5 2 mills No. 7 4 mil Sullivan " No. 1 3 mills1 No. 6 2 1-2 mills " '? No. 7 3 mills Waterloo " No. 14 :i mills " " No. 1 'I mills No. 2 2 mills No. 3 2 mills " " No. 6 2 mills Cross Hill " No. :$ :i mills Cross Hill Sinking fund, 2 1-4 mills Cross Hill Township High School,. 03-4 mills Mountvi'le Special No. 16 2 1-2 mills Hunter " No. 5 il mills) Sullivan Township R. R. Bonds,.4 1-2 mil All able bodied male citizens between the ages of 21 and GO are liable to pay a Poll Tax of $1.00, except old soldiers who are exempt at 50 years. Commutation Road Tax $1.00. in lieu of Road duty. Road Tax to be paid by the 1st., day of March, 1008. Other Taxes to be paid at the time stated above. J. I). MOCK, County Treasurer. Oct. 9 1007 td. CITATION. State of South Carolina, County of Laurens By O. G, Thompson, Probate Judge: Whereas, Z. N. Gray made suit to me to grant him Letters of Administration of the estate and effects of J. Harvey Gray, These are therefore, to cite and ad monish all and singular the kindred and creditors of the said .1. Harvey Gray, de ceased, that they be and appear before me, in the Court of Probate, to be held at Laurens C. II., L. C, the 24th day of October, 1907, next, after publication hereof, at 11 o'clock in the forenoon, to show cause, if any they have, why the said Administration should not be granted. Given under my hand this .'loth day of September, Anno Domini 1907. Co. (). G. THOMPSON, .Judge Probate Laurens CITATION. The Statt' of South Carolina, County of Laurens. By O. G. Thompson, Probate Judge: Whereas, W. F, Lawson made suit to me, to grant him Let ters of Adminis tration of the estate and effects of Sal lie Lawson: These are therefore, to cite and admonish all and singular the kind red and creditors of the said Sallio Lawson, deceased, that they be and appear before me, in the Court of Pro bate, to be held at Laurens, C. IL, S. C, on the 24th day of October, 1907, next, after publication hereof, at 11 o'clock in the forenoon, to show cause, if any they have, why the said Admin istration should not he granted. Given under my hand this 5th day of October Anno Domini 1907. O. G. THOMPSON, 10-:iL Probate Judge, L. C. The Best Val ues in Bed Room Furniture. Consisting of a beautiful line of Bed Room vSuits, Odd Bureaus Wash Stands, Chiffoniers and Centre Tables, all made of Solid Oak, Beautifully Finished in different designs and sizes. Everything in the Furniture line has advanced in prices, but we made contracts for our stock before the prices were advanced and on ac count of buying thein in car load quanities we get them at prices that we can sell you the best quality and the best finished Furniture at prices cheaper than you can buy at any other place. / kvfc' 3 Don't Buy Before You See Our fAL Line. V ^9 |The Notable Event of 1907 The Second Annual GEORGIA CAROLINA FAIR ?AT Augusta, Qa. NOV. 4=9 Agricultural and 1 ndustrial County, Club and Individual Exhibits of the resources of Georgia and South Carolina. Over $4,000 In Premiums Great Exhibition of the newest and most advanced Farming and Agricultural Machin ery. For the first time in the South the great labor-saving Cotton Picking Machine will be in operation daily during the Fair. Magnificent Displays of Poultry and Pet Slock?the greatest ever exhibited in the Southland. Great Cotton Parade?$500 in Special Prizes. Splendid Display of Cattle and Live Stock. LOW RATES FROM ALL POINTS THE GREAT Two=State Exhibition Attractions -< Amusements First United .States Artillery Hand, the finest in the South?-engaged espec ially for this occasion at a cost <>i" over $1,500. Fine Running, Trotting and Pacing Races for Large Purses?Over $.|,ooo in Purses. The Greatest Football Game of the Season?University of Georgia vs. Clem son College. Special Trains. A variety of Free Amusements, includ ing "Dare Devil Doherty." Free Balloon Ascensions?Twice Daily, The Largest and Finest Midway, ever brought .South. Remember the Dates November 4 to 0. For Further Information Apply to FRANK E. BEANE, Secretary, AUGUSTA, QA. Moderately Priced Men's Shoes ?'-?.?><> - s:{.<)<> - ?tt.SO. Tin's Home of Good Shoes is vorv strong on it linos of mod* erato priced Shoes for Men. Wo select the best productions of several of the Country's best Shoo Manufacturers we make our selections with care, and then off <" our trade, The Best $2.50, $:j and $.3.50 Shoes on earth. The best of leathers go Into these Shoes. Viel, Patent Colt Skin, Volour Calf, Box Calf, etc. Lace, Bluchor. or Button styles. Medium or heavy soles. Every detail of good Shoe building well looked after. We guarantee our moderate priced Shoes to do full (lut y. We'll be pleased to show you, Sir, what excellent Shoe satisfaction you can ^et here at moderate prices, Copeland's Customers Shoes Shined Free. Shoes, Hats, Furnishings The One Price Store. mm p L?5>