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MR. 0. B. MARTIN FOR U. S. SENATE Will Seek Sen. Latimer's Place Next Year. AFTER GOV. ASSEL, TOO State Superintendent of Education Prom ises to Throw Plenty of Ginger Into the f orthcoming Campaign. State Superintendent of Education O. 13. Martin has announced his candi dacy for U. S. Senator. In his an nouncement Mr. Martin intimates that he will put a good deal of ginger in the campaign, and whilo he is seeking Senator Latimer's place ho does not seem averse to peeling the scnlp of Governor Ansel should that gentleman cross his would-be path to the Senate chamber. Mr. Martin states that he has watched the record of Senator Lat imer for the past sixteen years with great care and that if he has made good a tdnglc promise during that time he failed to catch it. Mr. Martin speaks disparagingly of Senator Latimer's good roads proposition, and intimates that he will inject some spicy reading in reference to his copper transactions, into the campaign. AN INTERESTING RUMOR. Reported in Columbia That Mr. Feather stone Will Run for Governor. In his correspondence to the News and Courier Mr. J. A. Hoyt, Columbia correspondent, says: One of the interesting political ru mors that has come to Columbia within the last few days is that Mr. C. C. Featherstone, of Laurens, will be a candidate for governor at the expira tion of Gov. Ansel's service in that of fice. The probability of Mr. Feather stone's candidacy was vouched for by a personal friend today. Mr. Featherstone will make a formi dable candidate. He would have been in the race in 1906 but foi wo facts: his high personal regard for Mr. Ansel, whose candidacy had previously been announced, and the similarity of his views and those of Mr. Ansel on the liquor issue. As they were so closely in agreement, and there could be no personal opposition, Mr. Featherstone declined to accede to the wishes of many of his friends and refused to en ter the race, though importuned to do so even until the last day for making entries. Mr. Featherstone made the race in 1898, and was defeated only by a com bination of forces and circumstances that were most unusual and peculiar. He ran that year as the prohibition candidate when prohibition was not as popular as it \a now, and his friends feel that he is entitled to participate in the fruits of the victory for which he fought when the odds were against him and against prohibition. Mr. Featherstone recently made a public statement of his views, declar ing in favor of a State prohibition law, but permitting any county desiring to have the sale of whiBky to do so by vote. This is practically the reverse of the present system. Many prohibitionists feel that since the State is in sentiment now undoubt edly prohibition, there should be a pro hibition governor, but they do not de sire to see a man elected merely be cause he espouses that cause. They want a governor who is a prohibitionist, but also a man of business ability, of sound views on the labor and economic questions and of safe character. Mr. Featherstone, his friends say, is all of that; he is a lawyer of experience and ability, a man of tine principles, a thoughtful student of affairs and a gen tleman of charming personality of whom the State might be proud as governor. And as for the campaign, Mr. Featherstone is one of the best stump speakers in the State, and will hold his own in the contest for gover nor, if he should enter the lists, when Mr. Ansel retires. How to Treat a Sprain. Sprains, swellings and lameness arc promptly relieved by Chamberlain's Pain Balm. This liniment reduces in flammation and soreness so that a sprain may be cured in about one-third t*e time required by the usual treat ment. 1 v** sale by Laurens Drug Co. ANOTHER GIN B'lflQWQ. Capt. Mitchell Loses Outlit, Making the Fourth in Sullivan this Season. Another ginnery in Sullivan township has been swept away by fire, making; the fourth to be burned in that section this season. On Thursday afternoon the entire ousfit of Capt. E. G. Mitchell ??f Mt. Bethel was wiped out, together with three or four bales of cotton be longing to patrons of the gin. The fire broke out while the machincy was fn operation and is supposed to havo been caused by friction. It is un derstood that Capt. Mitchell had some insurance on his property. The destruction of so many gins in tho same section has entailed a great hardship on the people of this section in the matter of getting thf;ir cotton ginned. Colds and Croup in Children. "My littlo girl is subject to colds," says Mrs. Wm. H. Serig, No. 41 Fifth street, Wheeling. W. Va. "Last win ter she had a severe spell and a terrible cough, but I cured her with Chamber lain's Cough Remedy without the aid of a doctor, and my little boy has been prevented many times from having the croup by the timely use of this syrip." This remedy is for sale by the Laur ns Drug Co. LOCAL AND PERSONAL MENTION. ? Mr. R. T. Fleming spent Thursday in Spartanburg. Miss Grace Simmons has returned from a viBit to Greenwood. Mrs. J. H. Sullivan is visiting Mrs. R. C. Richardson in Pinewood. Mr. Ernest Huff of Greenville spent Sunday and Monday in the city. Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Copeland attend ed the Young-Stone, wedding in Clinton last week. Mr. J. H. Brown and little daughter, of Gray Court neighborhood, were in the city last Thursday. Mrs. R. B. Boll and Mrs. Willie Hen derson are in Columbia, attending the Baptist Missionary Union, auxiliary to the State Baptist Convention. Mrs. Bell is the guest of Mrs. Ansel, at the executive mansion. Mr. M. L. Patterson presented The Advertiser with a potato that was too big to cook. He stated that three of that size grew under one hill. We don't question what he says but he must haye had mighty wide rows. Miss Willou Boyd Entertains. The Fortnight Club was charmingly entertained on last Friday evening by Miss Willou Boyd. A delightful course of refreshments were served and the gathering while not large, the social features were especially attractive and those who were fortunate enough to be present greatly enjoyed the afternoon. Mrs. S. B. Tally of Tryon N. C. a for mer member of the Club was present and added much to the enjoyment of the occasion. ?'The Piano and Organ Man" Everyone in Laurens knows who this [ is. In connection with his studio Mr. L. A. McCord conducts a piano and organ business with fine success. My Best Friend, Alexander Benton, who lives on Ru ral Route 1, Fort Edward, N. Y., says; "Dr. King's New Discovery is my best earthly friend. It cured me of asthma six years ago. It has also per formed a wonderful cure of incipient consumption for my son's wife. The first bottle ended the terrible cough, and, this accomplished, the other symp toms left one by one until she was per fectly well. Dr. King's New Discov lery's power over coughs and colds is [simply marvelous." No other remedy has ever equaled it. Fully guaranteed by the Laurens Drug Co. and the Pal metto Drug Co. 50c and $1. Trial bottle free. To Speak at Mountville. At a meeting of the local Farmers ; Union to be held at Mountville on Sat urday Nov. 16th at 2 o'clock p. m. President O. P. Goodwin and Hon. W. C. Irby, Jr., have been invited to speak I and both will probably be present. ' If I had J. D.'s money, said old man Swain, I would make everybody happy, from Oregon to Maine; You don't need money, just be free? j Give your family Rocky Mountain Tea. Palmetto Drug Co. CORONER WATTS HAS BUSY SUNDAY. Conducts Two Inquests, Alfred Austin and Ned Anderson, Both Colored. Coroner W. D. Watts is kept pretty busy these days. On Sunday he was called on to hold two inquests, one in , the city on the body of Alfred Austin, and the other one eight miles above town over Ned Anderson, both colored and both of whom met violent deaths the evoning before. Austin, a 14-year-old boy, was killed by the accidental discharge of his own i gnn about sundown Saturday afternoon while attempting to shoot somerobbins. In the other case Ned Anderson was shot and killed by Cleve Ellison, son of the woman with whom Anderson was living. Result of family row. Ellison j in jail. Notice. On account of bad health and other [changes, I earnestly request all par tics indebted to me for guano and gro ! ceries to come and settle same at once. T. N. BARKSDALE. OUR SPECIAL NOTICES. COPYRIGHT FLOUR?Is pure. The family that don't use Copyright Flour is to be pitied. Don't let your mer | chant sell you something as good?buy I the best. FOR SALE-Two tracts of Land on I East Main street, containing 40 acres , in one tract and 31 in other. Terms easy. Anderson & Blakely, Laurens, S. 0. 15-4t RAISE Your Own Grain.-Just re ceived, a fine lot of choice Seed Wheat and Rye, and splendid home-raised red rust-proof Oats to sow. J. II. Sulli van. at Home. ?Fatten your hogs he weather gets too cold. Buy yo?r Rice Meal, Bran and Shorts to do it wJ?v from J. H. Sullivan. FOR Sm,Farm lands in Laurens county, locftw) near Milton, five miles from railroad. Apply to J. K. Vance, care of SoutherrT*ottor) oil Company, Columbia, S. C. ll-4t FOR SALE?-W town of CrogiJ Hint one four-roomjgfouso, painted and com plete in evejg way. Barn and well. Five minutes!Valk to now High school and three ijfotites' walk to knitting mill. See oi$fritc R. S. Turner, Cross Hill, S. C.ffl FOR S?BE-Cabbagc Plants: Char loston V*k?field, Early Jersey Wake field, a thousand, 20 cents a bun dred. ??Wcbb Donnan, Rfd. 2, Lau> rens, 2fl? 15-4t WO? sawed and FOR SALE. Parti^HKshing to buy Wood, or have snmcfliwed into required lengths, will see nWat Eiche 1 berger's or Rjck man'fl?ble. t. E. Woods, 15-lt ? pig?nd seed wheat for SALEttLot of thoroughbred Poland China ]fcs and shoata; also limited quantiOMf pure ??ed whep.t. Will sell cheap. B. Bailey, Laurens, R, . F d. 3. J 12-4t. COUNTY TEACHERS' RALLY MEETING Two School Association? Meet, Jointly With Lantord School, and Execute Interesting Programme. There was held at Lanford last Satur day a very important educational rally by the two school associations of the county?the County Teachers' and School Improvement associations meet ing jointly with the Lanford High school, on the invitation of Prof. A. Q. Rice, principal of this school and presi dent of the Teachers' organization. The meeting was held in the school house, and was attended by many of the teachers of the county and a large number of patrons and friends of the various schools in the surrounding coun try. Prof. Rice presided over the meet ing. The first topic, "The Teacher as a Factor for Good in His or Her Com munity," was discussed by Supt. Nash. A most excellent paper on "Drawing in tho Rural Schools" was next read by Miss Fronde Kennedy, principal of tho Thornwell Orphanage schools, Clin ton. "Tho New Idea of Discipline as Against the Old" by Prof. Rice. "The Loss Sustained by Changing Teachers Without Specially Good Cause." by Supt. R. A. Dobson, con cluded the morning exercises. After a recess of an hour for the serving of a delightful picnic dinner, the meeting reconvened, and the "Prob lem of Grading Pupils," etc., was dis cussed informally by Misses Etolia Lan ford, Fronde Kennedy and Bessie Hud gens. Following this, Miss Bessie Hud gens presented an admirable paper on the "History, Purpose and Practical Operations" of the School Improve DISPENSARY BOARD WbETS. Considered Matters of Importance at Collmbla. Columbia, November 6.?The com mission to wind up the affairs of the State d'spensary met today for the purpose of considering some import ant matters. The action of the com mission on certain questions was not made public. The commission expects good results from its resolution requiring all liquor houses having claims against the State dispensary to produce their books with in the jurisdiction of the commission. All the members of the commission wero present today except Mr. B. F. Arthur, of Union. It is understood that Mr. Arthur will be relieved of the duties of secretary, a position which he has held since the commission organ ized in Mnrch. What Would You Do? In case of a burn or scald what would you do to relieve the pain? Such injuries are liable to occur in any family, and everyone Bhould bo pre pared for them. Chamberlain's Salve, applied on a soft cloth, will relieve the pain almost instantly, and unless the injury is a very severe one, will causo the parts to heal without leaving a scar. For sale by the Laurens Drug Co. ment association, thus concluding the programme of the day. Immediately after adjournment Miss Hudgene, as president of the County School Improvement association, organ ized a local branch of the organization, with fifteen members and the following officers: Miss Annie Lanford, presi dent; Mrs. Sammie Patterson, vice president; Mrs. T. R. L. Gray, secre tary. OBSERVE LIBRARY AND ARBOR DAY. Third Friday in November, Arbor day, Appropriate Time to Raise Money. In the following card Supt. Nash calls attention to two important school mat ters: In a circular letter Supt. Martin says about one thousand libraries have been established in the State, yet there are thousands of schools in which there is no reading matter for thousands of bright boys and girls. He suggested that teachers set aside one day during the fall session in which to push the Library work. The 3rd Friday in No vember, which is Arbor day, will be very appropiate for raising money as well as planting trees. Tho appropia tion is sufncent for all demands which can be made upon it in accordance with tho law. If you havn't a library in your school celebrate sorno day for the purpose of raising money, planting trees, flowers, etc., on school grounds. Please Bend in your requisitions and orders before Jan. 1st 1908. Your Respectfully. R. W. Nash. All are in Invited. Dr. and Mrs. William C. Irby re ?ucBt the announcement that all their riends are cordially invited to attend the marriage of their daughter, Miss Lyllian F. Irby, to Rev. J. P. Marion, at the First Baptist church Wednesday evening, Nov. 20. In consequence of a recent bereave ment in Mr. Marion's family the recep tion to follow the ceremoy at the home of Dr. and Mrs. Irby has been called off. You will find here the largest best line of Agate, blue, gray and Tinware, consisting of everything that is used in the kitchen. Don t buy before you see our line and get our prices. S. M. & E. H. Wilkes & Co. 8. & W. PROMOTERS VISIT LAURENS. President Carter and Party of New York Capitalists on Tour of Inspection. George L. Carter, president of the South and Western Railway Company, and a part of the New Yorkers, who are interested in this road, visited Lau rens Thursday afternoon, being accom panied by Col. John 13. Cleveland, of Spartanburg, president of the Charles ton and Western Carolina Road. The party was travelling in a special car, the "Clinchfield." It was met at the b1 at ion by a local committee, consisting of J. O. C. Fleming, director of the Charleston and Western Carolina; Dr. Hugh K. Aiken, president of the Cham ber of Commerce; D. H. Counts, J. Wells Todd and Dr. W. H. Dial. Carriages had been provided, and with the Laurens delegation tho visitors were taken out to the Laurens and Watts Mills for an inspection. Presi dent Carter and others of his party ex pressed themselves as being very much impressed with Laurens. Tho party visited Greenville after leaving Laurens proceeded to Columbia over the Colum bia, Newberry and Laurens road. The fact that the South and Western offi cials have been over the Charleston and Western Carolina for the second time recently is regarded as significant. President Carter, of the South and Western road, and a party of officials held a conference at Spartanburg on the 7th with representative business men in the Chamber of Commerce with reference to building the road to Spartanburg. While no announcement has been made as to whether the line will be'eonstruct cd to that point, it is believed that the officials have decided to enter Spartan burg so as to connect with the Charles ton and Western Carolina Road. Good Treatment-Good Variety and the Lowest Prices. Make it to your interest to trade with us. We are doing the largest business in our history. Join the crowds that are coming our way. See a few things we are offering. Shoes! Shoes! Everything in ?\hoes The latest styles of the best makes in the greatest variety never have we had such a Shoe stock. In Men's Shoes we have W. L. Douglas Shoes. There arc more of this make of Men's Shoes sold than any other in the world. WHY? They are made in the best styles, and of the best values that can be built of leather. Prices: $2,50, $3.00 _$3.50, $4.00 Our Cloak Department You surely will be delighted if you inspect our line of COATS. All grades, all colors, and all the new styles. High Novelties in Coats in black and colors, 20.00 to #25.00. The latest in the finest Broadcloth and Kersey Garments at $10.00. The greatest Coat for the money at $5.00. Strikingly beautiful styles at $6.50, $7.50 to $8.50. Latest cuts in Coats #2.50 to $3.50. Ladies' Shoes 1?;. P. Rcid and the Tread Easy Shoes are at the top notch both ^ in style and quality *k 2.50, 3.00, 3.50 and #4 The Kducalor and the Wanken for Chil dren arc lines that con tain everything that is good and serviceable: 50c, 75c, i.oo, $1.25 1.50, 2.00, 2.25, $2.50 Very Special Unbleached Homespun <6c, 7c, 8c, 9c Bleached Homespun, yd. wide 8c, 10c, 12 l-2c Dress Calico 5c and 7c Big lot Calico Remnants 8 l-3c Dress Outings ?c, 81-3c and 10c Red Flannel 14. 25, 35and50c White Flannel 14, 20, 25, 35 and 50e Dross Gingham 8, 10, and 12 l-2c Bleached Damask 25c to $1.25 Large Napkins 65c to $3.00 Great line of Towels 5c to 25c Our Millinery Department Is in charge of Miss Thorn ton again and she is ably assisted by Mrs. Downey and Miss Boulwarc. Our business in Ladies' ijats hasmndeavery encourag ing start. We have the greatest variety of Tri min ed Hats we have ever shown, consisting of Gage and other fine Pattern Hats, You will have no trouble to get the Latest at tlie Low est Prices when shopping in this line. Our Great Dress Goods and Silk Shows You will come as near finding every thing that's new with us as any retail store in the county, and you may be sure our prices are right. At $1.00 per yard A handsome line in Individual Pattern Suits in plaids, stripes and plain weaves. Read all our prices carefully. At 75c per yard A grand line of extra width in the newest weaves jn all shades in both fancy and plain goods. At 50c per yard Two-toned Mohair Plaids, Cheviot Plaids and Stripes, Fancy Mixtures, Plain Panamas, Imper ial Serges, Cheviot Serges and others now ready. At 25c per yard Big line of Plaids for Children, Plain Mohairs, Plain Cheviots, and other desirable weaves, Ladies' Fleeced Vests 15c, 25c, 50c, 75c, #r.oo Men's Heavy Vests 19c, 50c, 75c, #1.00 Children's Vests 10c, 15c, 20c, 25c, 50c Pull line, both Ladies' and Cliildrcns' Union Suits. Big line Men's B. & B. Linen Collars, while they last 5c. Cadet and Black Cat Hosiery 15c ?nd 25c A great line Shirt Waist Patterns in Fancy Plaid Stripes and plain colors. Yard wide at $1.00 We have the greatest values in #1.00 and .f 1.25 Black Taffeta Silks you will find. Ask to see them. Nice Shirt Waist ?Silk 50c and 75c We invite all Ladies' to make our store their headquarters when shopping. We have all conveniences and will be pleased to have Ladies' make themselves at home with us. O. B. SIMMONS COMPANY "1 Laurens' Largest Dry Goods Store Laurens, South Carolina ^3gJ LOCAL OBSERVATIONS. Mr. Gco. Pitts spent Monday in Clin ton. Misa Maggie Hudgcns spent Saturday and Sunday in Honen Path. Mrs. John Simmons of Mountville vis ited in the city a few days last week. * W.jR. Richey, Jr. and John M. Cannon spent Monday in Columbia on profes sional business. Mr. N. M. Sallv, former superinten dent of the Laurens city schools is spoken of as a probable candidate for the office of State Superintendent of Education. Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Simmons and Messrs. Rutledge and Morton Fuller of Mountvillo attended the attractive lit tle drama "Under the Southern Cross" presented in the Opera House Monday night. Mr. M. L. Patterson of Owings will move in a short time to Spartanburtr, where he will make his future home. Mr. Patterson seeks better school fa cilities. Laurens county will greatly miss him and bis family. Rev. J. L. McLin, now living at Gray Court, was in the city Thursday, accompanied by Mrs. McLin, looking for n house to rent, but was unable to find one. Mr. McLin is pastor of the Todd Memorial Presbyterian church here, and is anxious to make his home at this central point. Will not someone build a cottage for him? We need such good citizens, and when they are ready to come it is too bad that the scarcity of homes stands in the way. Special Pur Sale. We have, on approval, a large line of Jackman's fine furs, in all shapes of neck-pieces and muffs, to which we in vite the attention of the ladies of Lau rens. This is a much handsomer line than the stores of Laurens can afford to carry in stock, and this arrange ment will give those wanting nice furs an opportunity rarely offered in a town the size of Laurens. We will have to return any unsold fui-s after this week. 15-lt. ' O. 13. SIMMONS CO. Attention, Committees! The members of the Township and Central Committees, who are making collections for the Confederate Monu ment Fund, are requested by Mrs. R. R. Roll to meet in the court house at 11 o'clock Saturday morning, Nov. 23. Mrs. Bell urges the committees to work bard until that date, and then report all collections and subscriptions, no matter how small, in order that she and others interested may know ex actly how much has been subscribed to the fund. CROSS HILL NEWS NOTES. Work on School Building Progressing. Dr. Adams to Preach Here Sunday. Cross Hill, Nov. 11.? Work on the school building is progressing nicely. It will be one of the best and prettiest school buildings in the county. The school he.e is moving along very nicely under the management of Prof. Hough and his corps of teachers. One hundred and twenty pupils are enrolled. Dr. J. H. Miller attended court in Newberry the past week, as witness in the case of the State against W. B. Goodwin. Mr. and Mrs. P. S. Pinson attended the fair at Greenwood last week. Dr. and Mrs. Peak have moved into Mr. Dave Black's new house, and will keep house. Mr. It. A. Austin spent la&t Wednes day night with relatives in Clinton. Mrs, W. T. Austin's chrysanthe mums are the largest and prettiest we have seen. Mrs. Anna, Watts, of Greenwood, spent last week with her son, Mr. P. B. Watts. Rev. Robert Adams, president of the Presbyterian Collogeof South Carolina, will preach at the Preabytorion church next Sabbath. Miss Florence Pitts is spending her vacation with her mother, Mrs. W- S. Pitts. She has a position as nurse at Biltmore 'Hospital. Mr. Arthur Madden, of Columbia, is in town on business., Mr. Lumbeyt Nance, of Clemson Col lege, was with homefolks last Friday. Miss Belle Madden attended the fair at Greenwood last week, and also vis ited relatives at Hodges, Mr. Blkin Griffin has accepted a posi tion wjth W. C. Rasor & Son, and will move his family to town. Mr. Barmore Rasor's residence is nearly completed, and is quite a hand some structure. Tho Neil Litchfield Trio, the first attraction of the Lyceum here, will be on Wednesday, November Ladies' Bazar. The Ladies' Bazar, held last Wednes day, was a decided success, both so cially and financially. As had been previously given out, the bazar was held for the benefit of the "Hospital fund," and everyone seemed willing to aid the good cause, and the ladies were determined that tbo occasion should be a pleasing success. The attendance was very good in deed, and the articles contributed were numerous and found ready sale at fan prices. Of course the dinnor was tho feature of the day. It was well prepared, nicely and bountifully served. It con sisted of ham, turkey and their accom paniments, followed by ice cream and cake. At night a 'possum supper was served, and many of those who felt at 2 o'clock like they would not want any thing to eat for at least twelve hours to come were promptly on hand to see the 'pusaums divided, and did their full share towards their disposition. The net sum of $272 WW realized, which, while A very nice sum of money to begin on, was certainly earned by the good women of Laurens. THE WAR DRAMA OF SIXTY-THREE. Under the Southern Cross Monday Night. WAS SIGNAL SUCCESS. Local Amateurs Received Deserved High Praise for Their Admirable Work. To Be Repeated Friday. "Under the Southern Cross" the war drama of 1863, for the benefit of tho Confederate Monument fund at Opera House Monday night was a distinct suc cess from every point of view. The net proceeds will amount to $150. Tho audience filled every available seat and were liberal in expressions of surprise and pleasure at the excellence of tho work our local amateurs can do. The play itself is well constructed and oin brnces all the elements that move audi ences, humor, pathos, love, hate and pa triotic fervor. Capt. Porter, the leader of the Union forces, by Mr. J. S. Ma chen was portrayed in a manner to dis arm criticism. Exceedingly well done. Gen. Deering of the Confederate Army by Hon. R. A. Cooper, could not have been in better hands and was well in terpreted. The part of Kate Conyers, a niece of the Southern Matron whoso ancestral hall is burned by the union forces was given to Miss Gertrude Wright.S-.JHer entire naturalness, ease, grace and excellent intonation never lacked for a moment. She won instant, favor and as the play progressed to its climax her star continued to ascend. Her 'cousin and Mrs. Warrington'.s daughter was the part assigned Mrs. J. H. Teague. She met the hightest ex pectations of her friends who have soon her behind the footlights on other occa sions and to those who had not 'enjoyed this pleasure she was declared to be a "professional". Between acts Mrs. Teague recited an original poem by Mrs. Brownlee "The Boys in Gray Are Grow ing Old" that was particularly well done and appropriate to the occassion. The role of matron in which Mias Rosa Wright appeared was one of the most, difficult in the whole caste. This is said tQemphasize the excellent manner in which this gifted young lady met its every requirements. Two parts consid ered minor roles must be specifically commended and these were, the old Ante-bellum Mamma of Miss Lila Hart and the faithful, loyalj.body-guard, the negro boy, Ned, by .1. Augustus Sim mons. Both parts were wall shown and did much to even up the excellence of the whole. Scone two in act throe, a Confederate (lamp, with the soldier boys at home on the tented field, lightening the hours of war with song and story was a pic ture as natural as it was strong. Mes srs W. P. Thomason, E. H. Wilkes, M. L. Roper, R. (!. Franks, Nat Richard son, Copio Henderson, and Marion Wilkea made it so. In the 4th act, Gordon Reverly, Chief of Staff to Gen. Heering (Mr. W. P. Cainc) was at his best and though wounded by tho Yankee spies is all tho. more the hero of his faithful sweet heart Marion and the idol of an enthused audience. Gdbrgc Stone was a friend and neighbor of the Wavringtons before, the war began. His mother was a Northen woman and not of tho mould to face danger he endeavors to servo two masters and keep the friendship of both sides. This impossible course brings its retributions and detested and despised ' y both he meets a just, fate ?the inglorious death of a traitor and a spy. Such a role could not ex pect the sympathy of a loyal audience; but the intelligent and faithful manner in which It was portrayed by Dr. R. 10. Hughes compelled the admiration of all and brought out repeated applause. The stall' officers to Gen. Deorinjf, Mes - srs. W. Q. Lancaster and R. V. Irby fdled out the picture and added much to the whole, To tho Committee of ladies, Mrs. R. li. Roll, Mrs. Brooks Swygort, Miss Lillian Irby and Mrs. H. K. A ikon who drilled the performers und attended to the thousand and one other details that if neglected, mean failure and not .suc cess, a large measure of praise is due. A committee of Daughters under the guiding hand of Mrs. W. I). Ferguson arranged the stage, worked at tho different scenes and so Improved ap poarances. generally that regular at tend ants of the City Opora (lOUSO found it. difficult to recognise the surroundings. Sick Headache. This distressing disease results from a disordered condition of the stomach, and can bo cured l>y taking Chamber lain's Stomach and Liver Tablets. Get a free sample at the Luurens Drug Co. and try it. Woman's Missionary Union. The Woman's Missionary Union, aux iliary to the State Baptist Convention? met last night in Columbia in annual session. Among the Laurens delegales to the Union are Mrs. .). S. Bennett, to whom was assigned the honor of mak ing the response to the welcome ad dress, Mrs. C. B. Hobo, Mrs. .J. Willie Henderson, Miss Maggie Martin, Mrs. Mary W. Carter; Miss Maude Machen, Mrs. r. L. Bramblett and Miss Kstello Taylor of I'rinceton. Nelsonliainbrell Mr. Robert Gambrell of Anderson county and Miss Cannie Nelson of Gray Court were united in marriage last Wednesday afternoon in this city by the Rev. E, C. Watson at bis reaidonCQ on South Harper street.