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MB. T. ROOSEVELT TURNED ON LIGHT la Nashville Speech the President Refers to Wall Street Panic, and States His Position. At Nashville last week during the course of a speech delivered by Presi dent Roosevelt he referred to the Wall street stock market trouble in the fol lowing language: "There has been trouble in the stock market-Ain the high financial world dur ing the the past few months. The state ment has been made frequently that the policies for which I stand, legisla tive and executive, are responsible for that trouble. Now. gentlemen, these policies of mine can be summed up in one brief sentence. They represent the effort to punish successful dis honesty. I doubt if these policies have had any material effect in bringing about the present trouble, but if they have it will not alter in the slightest degree my determination that for the remaining sixteen months of my term these policies shall be persevered in un swervingly. "If, to arouse that type of civic man hood in our nation it were necessary to suffer any temporary commercial de pression, I should consider the cost but small. All we have done has been to unearth the wrongdoing. It was not tho fact that it was unearthed that did tho damage, All I did was to turn on the light. I am responsible for turn ing on tho light, but I am not respon sible for what the light Bhowed. "No material well-being can save this nation if it loses the life towards higher things. I am well aware that in any such movement as that in which wo have engaged there are sincere men who take advantage of the movement to do away with the wrongs of wealth ?themselves inveigh against wealth. "I will permit neither the demagogue upon one side nor the reactionary on the other to drive me away from the course or policy which I regard most vital for the well-being of this nation. And the thing most important to re member is that that policy has two sides. It would, indeed, be an evil day for this nation; it would, indeed, mean the beginning of the end of our na tion's greatness, if we ever permitted in this republic to grow up a spirit which would discriminate against the honest man who achieves business suc cess. "There is nothing baser and meaner than the hatred of the man who pros pered honestly, simply because he has prospered, and I challenge the spirit of every good American when I say that the honest railroad man, the honest banker and the honest business man, the man who makes a fortune because his exceptional business ability enables him to render exceptional service to the community, I challenge the spirit of every good American citizen when I say he shall receive the amplest pro tection and be safeguarded against all injustice. "If ever there should be any tempo rary gusts of popular feeling at de mand what was wrong, what - un righteous, then the true servt...t; w the people, the man who truly serves the interests ot the people, is the man who disregards that temporary wish of the people to do evil. No man will stand more strongly than I will in the defense of property, so long as it is honestly ac quired and honestly used. I will stand against the poor man if he does wrong, just as I will stand against the rich man if he doe3 wrong. I will stand against crimes of brutal violence, just as I stand against crimes of unscrupu lous cunning. "A crime is a crime, and if .nakes no difference whether the wrong is per petrated by plutocracy or by a mob; by a ^upitalist or by a wage-worker. "There are certain gentlemen who have affected to misunderstand my po sition on that point, and to say that I have talked against men of wealth as such; that I have incited attacks upon the class that owns great wealth. These gentlemen are blind if they see the facts in that light. I will protect every way in my power honest prop erty; I will protect the honest man of wealth to the extent of my ability, and in no way can I ultimately protect the honest man of wealth so effectively as by doing everything in my power to bring to justice his dishonest brother of wealth. It is a difficult matter to punish the crimes of unscrupulous cun ning committed by men of great wealth. It is a difficult matter to punish as he should be punished the man who, at the head of a great business concern or at the head of a great railroad, does wrong to the whole body politic by mismanagement of that policy. It is difficult, because as yet we hardly have the proper laws, and still more because the people themselves, through their representatives and personally, do not yet fully realize how serious the crimes are committed in this fashion. "Remember this, that atonement in this world is largely vicarious; that if wo sit supine and let men of great wealth set beforo the country as a whole the standard of successful dis honesty, so that young men are taught to think of business trickery, of evasion and violation of the law against stock gambling and swindling as tho chief roads to financial success; if we should let such a state of affairs exist, not only do we bring about a deterioration of the public conscience as a whole, but as sure as fate we ultimately invite ig norant and vile reaction, which, in trampling out the wrong, will trample out each right at tho same time; which in punishing tho wealthy wrongdoer will inflict the punishment so brutally and so unskilfully as to confound in it many men who have done honestly and well. "I want to see the process of gaining wealth by successful dishonesty stopped before it goes so far as so invito the vory reaction of which I speak, and the man of property, the man of great means, will do well in turn, and in the loftiest way, to back up a rational movement for reform; a rational move ment for such supervision and control over tho use, over tho accumulation and business use of these great for tunes as will, if not eliminate, at least minimize tho evil of which I complain. Such a movemont aa that in which we are now engaged is not in the lea*t un dertaken with any vindictive purpose. It is undertaken to cure evils and to prevent their recurrence." NOTICE -OF? County Treasurer. The County Treasurer's Books will l<3 open for collection of State, County and Commutation Road Taxes for Fis [ cal Year, 1907, at the Treasurer's Office from October 16th., to December 31st., 1907. Those who prefer to do bo 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 16th., 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 ing Taxes for others in more than one Township are requested to call for re ceipts in each of the soveral 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 chock, mon ey order, etc. Persons sending in lists of names to be taken off are urged to send thom early as the Treasurer is very busy during the month of Decem ber. Tho Tax Levy is as follows: State Tax,.4i mills County Ordinary,.3 mills Special County,.li mills Road Tax.2 mills School,.3 mills Survey of proposed County of Fairview,.01 mills Total,. 14J mills special schools: Laurens Special Youngs Special Ora Fountain Inn " Dials " Sullivan Waterloo No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. 11 1 2 8 4 6 G 10 12 8B 1 8 6 5 7 1 6 7 14 1 2 3 6 3 33-4 mills mills mills mills mills mills mills 21-2 mills mills mills mills mills mills mills mills mills 21-2 mills mills mills mills mills mills mills mills 21-4 mills Cross Hill " Croas Hill Sinking fund, Cross Hill Township High School,. 0 3-4 mills Mountville Special No. 16 2 1-2 mills Hunter " No. 5 3 mills Sullivan Township R. R. Bonds,.41-2 mills All able bodied male citizens between the ages of 21 and 60 are liable to pay ?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. 1908. Other: Taxe? to bo paid at the time stated' above. J. D. MOCK, County Treasurer. Oct. 9 1907?td. 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, the 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. 1907, the following real estate: ''AH that tract, piece and parcel of land lying, being and situate in the count y of Laurens and State of South Carolina, containing Two Hundred and | Thirty-Six (236) acres, more or less, and bounded on the north by lands of IWalter Armstrong, on the east by lands of W. H. Burdine, on the west by lands of Z. N. Gray, and on the south b. lands of Tom Armstrong." (Terms of sale:?One-naif cash, the 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, tho credit portion to be secured by bond and mort fage of purchase on the premises sold, urchaser to pay for papers. Failing to comply with bid, the land will bo sold on P'jmo or some subsequent Sales ? day. at risk of former purchaser. Over habT 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. HOLDSTER'8 Rocky Mountain Tea Nuggets A But MftUclM ftr Bkf PtopU. BrlRf? toidM Hwltb ft* Rttwod Vigor. A ipMlfle for Oonatl pattern. Indtfaatton, T.i vor and K\Qnor irtxiMaa, iMmplM, Bcrcm?, Impuro lilcxxl. Bad Braatb. Slunith Bowels. Hcnrtnutio ?od lUckaoho. 1U KooW Mountain Tca In Uil> lot form. 85 MRU a box. Genuine morto by , HoLUirras Dnuo Compart. Madison. Wls. I S?LDEN NUGGETS FOR SALLOW PEOPLE MONTHLY MISERY is one of woman's worst afflictions. It always leaves you weaker, and is sure to shorten your life and make your beauty fade. To stop pain take Wine of Cardul and it will help to relieve your misery, regulate your func tions, make you well, beautiful and strong. It is are liable remedy for dragging down pains, backache, head ache, nervousness, irritability, sleeplessness, dizziness, fainting spells, and similar troubles. A safe and efficient medicine for all women's pains and sickness. Mrs. J. L. Broadhead of Clanton, Ala. writes; "I have used Cardui for my disease, which was one peculiar to women, and it has completely cured me." AT ALL DRUG STORES, IN $1.00 BOTTLES WRITE US A LETTER describing f ul'.y nil your symptoms and we will send you Tree Advice In plnln sealed envelope. Ladles' Advisory Dept., The Chattanooga Medicine Co., Chattanooga, Tenn. J10_ Be Sure You See These BARGAINS On next Thursday, Friday and Saturday we are going to offer some Bargains in Silks that can't be matched in this city. One yd. wide Black Taffeta only 89c yard. One yd. wide Brown Taffeta oidy 89c yard. One yd. wide Blue Taffeta only 89c yard. All the Plaid vShirt Waist Silk, regular 75c the yard, only 59c yd. All the Plaid Shirt Waist Silk, regular 50c the yard only 39c yd. Th?Vis for Three Days Only Now for these 3 days we are going to give a nice, pair of Ladies' or Gentleman's Hose with every pair of Shoes you buy from $1.50Up, don't forget to call for them. The Shoes are here cut wide open to see that they arc leather. The weather is very cool now you had better get a pair of Blankets from 75c a pair up. All Wool Red Flannel 25c yard Saturday only, A. C. A. Bed Ticking 16c yd., and Ladies'Skirts only 50c. The 5 and 10 cent Store is always full of Bargains, all you have to do is just to come and see for yourself. Yours to Please J. L. HOPKINS. Big Closing Out Sale This Stock must be sold within 90 days We are closing out the entire stock of mer chandise of fir. Simon Diamond, consisting of clothing, shoes, hats, trunks, etc. This stock must be sold regardless of cost within the next 90 days on account of the death of Mr. Simon Diamond. Now is your opportunity to secure Big Bargains. j jj All Goods will be sold for Strictly Cash j J. J. PLUSS, Executor. I J BUSINESS IS GOOD f. \ How could it be otherwise? Qur assortments are extensive, our styles the beet, o?r prices the low_ est. Seasonable weather has created the demand for fall goods, and we hare the merchandise that is wanted. The attractiveness of our offerings has been town news since our new fall stocks were opened, and we intend to have this attractiveness continue. You can visit us every day in the year and always find something new. We are specially talking now about the following lines which contain many values that will do their own talking when you come to see them. Distinctive Clothing The well dressed man demands distinction, fashion, fit, finish and service in his clothes. For this rea son so many men buy all their clothing from "The Reliable Store," where they are sure of getting these qualities. The latest styles and whims are here as also the more staid and steady models, but in every suit quality is what counts and it is quality we offer. Don't fail to see our new Mich aels-Stern Suits. There is always something "different" about these suits that distinguishes them from ordinary ready made clothing. Prices, $15 to $25. An excellent line of men's suits at $10 and $12.50. Boys' very serviceable Suits $2.50, $3.50 and $5.00. m mm* If 1 Ready Made Skirts The pleased expression that spreads over the face of every lidy when she sees these handsome garments is indeeed grati fying. It is a splendid line of the season's latest models in all popular shades of Voiles, Panamas and Broadcloths. Sty lish fitting garments reasonably priced at 5.00, 6.50 and $7.60. Beautiful Silks FANCY SILKS for Tfaists in satin, persian and printed warp effects, excep tional values at 50?, 75c and $1.00 yard. TAFFETA SILKS* "Judge a silk store by its Taffetas," says an expert. We are willing to be judged by ours. Guar anteed Taffeta Silks of excellent quality in Brown, Black, Navy and Garnet, $1.00 and $1.25 yard. Silk Petticoats An inspection of our Guaran teed Silk Petticoats will show you a line of goods tailored in the best manner and made to fit perfectly and give satisfactory wear. A number with full shirred sectional flounce and others with accordion plaited flounce. Priced veryjow.&t 5.00 to41-Mr~ 5hoe Satisfaction The satisfaction one gets from Shoes that fit comfortably and give good service is worth more than anything else. Our shoes must be giving satisfaction or people wouldn't be coming back. It is the old story of giving people their money's worth, and quality that is better than they can get at any other stores. Shoes to be comfortable, must fit so perfectly that one is never reminded by an ache or pinch of theirj^rpsagss-^j-* i'0 -&'ive jjggfc service, they MjlgHSenrnde of the best materials in the bestmffuner, These are the characteristics of I oiu^I-Kk-s. Some other time we'll tell you about ' \JMq styles, and as for prices, well, you know they arc always lowest at M inter's. Men's Shoes #1.50 to $6.00 Ladies' Shoes #1.25 to $4.00 Timely Displays of Dress Goods. The showing of dress materials is right up to the mark of quality, style and price. The latest popu lar weaves in many attractive shades, plaids, checks and stripes are represented. Buying as we do in large quantities, we are able to get lower prices than other stores, consequently, we sell the same goods for less money than you pay anywhere else. BROADCLOTHS are all the rage this season. The variety of plain colors and black that we show enables us to please every taste. Big values at $1.00 per yard. FANCY SUITING in many most inviting plaids, stripes and pin dots. Superior qualities at 50c, 75c and $1.00 yard. J. E. MINTER & BRO. The Reliable Store. The Hub BUSY DAYS AT The Hub THE HUB These are very busy days at The Hub. Busy in every department every day. The reason is not far to seek. Thrifty people buy where money has the greatest purchasing power, provided the goods are satisfactory. Our reputation guarantees the quality. Our prices speak for themselves. Dress Qoods 54-inch wide Broad Cloth, Black and Colors ... #1.00 50-inch wide, Ladies Cloth, Black, Navy and Brown - - 60c 52-inch wide, Sicilians, nothing bet ter for ski: is - - 50c 36-inch wide, Henrietta, Black and Colors - - - - 25c Double width Dress Goods, i2,]/z and 15c Our Millinery Department Is ri#ht up?to=date. The Season's latest showing in both Ready - to = wear and Made-to-order Hats. Prices to suit. Underwear and Hosiery Ladies Heavy Fleeced Vests and Pants - - 25c and 50c Ladies Heavy Fleeced Union Suits 50c Misses Heavy Fleeced Union Suits 25c Extra Heavy Ribbed Hose - 15c Boys' Bicycle Hose - - 25c Come and see us. Prompt and courteous attention whether you buy or not. THE HUB Laurens, S. Carolina.