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BECEIVEB8 FOB SEABOARD ROA} L Federal Conrt Has Charge of Properj of Big Railway System?Tbc Court's Decree. Richmond, January 2.?Judge Pritch d, of the United Stetes circuit court the eastern district of Virginia, this ?ning entered a decree naming S. Ties Warfield, of Baltimore, Md., R. Lancaster Williams, of Rich mond, receivers for the Seaboard Air Line railway. Bond is required in the sum of fifty thousand dollars each, con ditioned on faithful performance of du ties and with sufficient sureties to bo approved by the court. About six typewritten pages are cov ered by the decree, and the cause of which it is entered is nominally desig nated as: "Seaboard Air Line railway, com plainant vs. the c^tinental Trust Co. as trustees under Ue first mortgage made by Seaboard Ay Line railway, defendant. J Broadly speaking, thi naming o? the receivers is the result cf a g^tof .<Con. sent Proceedings. "Mother words^all interested po^j-^* ?'^fst course to pursue, and there was no contention or squabbling among the' lawyers appearing before Judge Pritch aad. Receiver Warfield is said to be long to the Ryan faction in the Sea board Air Line management, while Re-1 celvor Williams, of course, is known as the representative of John Skelton Williams and his following. The development today is a complete victory for John Skelton Williams, who, single-handed, has waged his tremen dous fight against Ryan. The surren der of the Ryan-Blair element is uncon ditional, the appointment of a Wil liams as a receiver meaning, practi cally, that the road goes back under the old control and management. It is said1 that Williams, when the question of a receiver was first mentioned, refused absolutely to treat with Ryan or Judge Watts, forcing that element to practi cally sue for terms. The statement of Seaboard officials that the new restrictive State laws aimed at all railroads are responsible for the troubles in the Seaboard is posi tively denied here. No such charge is made in the bill, and in fact it is defi nitely stated that the road, if ade quately and honestly managed, would be on a paying basis in spite of reduced revenues entailed by these laws. The recent decrease in earnings of the Sea board is charged to increased taxes and operating expenses, .nothing whatever being said about reduced passenger rates. This statement is madeby those in close touch with the Williaqses, who now have control of the propeities. The receivers are fully authorized to "take immediate possession of all the property of the corporation in ?he union and to continue the operatior of said railroad system, and to run anc operate the said railroads and such other rail roads and property as the corporation holds, and in such manner as will, in their judgment, produce the most satis factory results, and to exercise the au thority and franchises of the comflain an^ tared to ciw.ict systematical*' trW, business and occupation of a common f carrier of passengers and freight." The Pure Food Law. Secretary Wilson says, "One of the] objects of the law is to inform the con sumer of the presence of certain harm ful drugs in medicines." The law re quires that the umount of chlorof orm, opium, morphine, and other habit form ing drugs be stated on the label of each bottle. The manufacturers of Cham berlain's Cough Remedy have always claimed that their remedy did not con tain any of these drugs, and the truth of this claim is now fully proven, as no mention of them is made on the label. This remedy is not only one of the safest, but one of the best in use for ] coughs and colds. Its value has been proven beyond question during the many years it has been in general use. For sale by Laurens Drug Co. Sad Accident at Honea Path. Anderson, January 1.?A frightful accident occurred at Honea Path this morning, by which Mr. Sherrard L. Callaham, a well-known merchant, shot and killed his wife. Mr. Calla ham had started out over his plantation, and decided to carry his rifle along. The gun was in his bedroom. He had taken it in his hands and in some way, he does not know how, it was dis charged, the ball striking Mrs. Calla ham in the temple. Mr. Callaham is almost crazed by the accident, and cannot tell how the gun was fired. It had not been used in some time. Mrs. Callaham lived but a short while, and never spoke after the shot was fired. She was a Miss Robin son, of the Craytonville section of the county. She was about 35 years old and leaves five small children. ?News and Courier, 2d. I LOCAL OBSERVATIONS. | Misses Jessie nnd Lucille IIix spent Sunday in Clinton with their brother, Mr. C. E. Hix. Mrs. Ella Cavis returned to Spartan burp; Monday after a visit to Mrs. II. W. Anderson. Mrs. T. D. Darlington and children returned Saturday from a visit to Al lendale and Augusta. Miss Fannie Ixnrisc Abell of Chester is the guest for a few days of Mrs. Robert Sims at Mrs. J. F. Burton's. Judge and Mrs. George Gago of Ches tor are the guests of Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Gage. Mr. John II. Powers, who has resided in the Tylersville section for several years, has bought the R. II. Yeargin place near Barksdale.and moved thereto with his family. His son, Mr. Roy P. Powers, will engage in business at Barksdale. We recommend WM. II. BROWN & BRO'S. new odor, Pocahontas to those who like fine PERFUME A trial will convince you of its merits. For Sale by Dodson-Edv/ards Drug Co. Laurens, S. C. SPANOLhR A DIREFUL PROPHET. Pennsylvania Future Reader Fills 1908 With Trouble-Says World Will End. Lee Spangler, whose prophecies have attracted the attention of people who care for that sort of thing, haa issued hin 1908 bulletin. It is more startling *Hn some of those previously issued *>y?4m. Sot^e time ago he issued a statement in whKh he claimed that the United States yould go to war and they would be victo\pua; that they would ride the sea with their vessels and be supreme on the higlWaters, and that all the na tions would V>e involved in the coming war. The nxjv'ng of the fleet from Hampton Roads has stirred Spangler, and he is now watching its movements with great interest. The following is his last bulletin: bulletin for 1908. The end of the world will come in winter, in the end of the month of De cember, on a Sunday, in the year 1908. Heaven and earth will pass away. Nineteen hundred and eight will be a year of trouble syach as was never known before^' .J??^ftn shall rise against nation. Kingdom shall rise against king dom, There shall be famines and pesti lences and earthquakes. Rivera will dry up. The fish of the sea will die. The sea will boil up with a great noise. The cities of the nations will fall. I (Mountains will not be found. Islands will pass away. The city of Boston will sink. New York will go up in smoke. People will flee to the mountains. The land will dry up to get ready for fire. The crops will fail and prosperity will be cut olT. The banks will keep on failing. This cannot be stopped. Roosevelt will get rid of all his money. The Treasury will go dry. People will carry their money in their pockets and hide it in their houses. Families will steal it from one an other. This is the gold that is piled up for the last days. This gold will rust in your pockets. It will give you more trouble than good. Labor organizations will come under one head and rule the land. There will be great wrath among the people. Hatred, killing one another, hanging themselves, and children will rise against their parents, two against three and three against two, mother-in law against daughter-in-law. All plagues that are written in the Bible will be brought forth. The land will be full of lice, frogs, crickets and j locusts. Whosoever will be stung of these locusts will die. There will be signs in the sun, in the moon and in the stars. In the end of time the sun will be black and the land will be in darkness. The moon be as blood, the stars will fall and the heavens will be shaken. This coming summer and fall the Elect, the Saints will be gathered to gether. "For unto Jesus shall the gathering be." The Bride is getting rea^jy to meet Jesus, the Bridegroom, and we will be changed in the twink ling 0f an eye, and meet the Lord in the 'air. LEE J. SPANGLER. i_ /*' Don't Take the Risk. When you have a bad cough or cold do not let it drag along until it becomes chronic bronchitis or develops into an attack of pneumonia, but give it the attention it deserves and get rid of it. Take Chamberlain's Cough Remedy and you are sure of prompt relief. From a small beginning the sale and use of this preparation has extended to all parts of the United States and to many foreign countries. Its many remarkable t cures of coughs and colds have won for it this wide reputation and extensive use. Sold by Laurens Drug Co. FEL?)vir SUFFERERS. Each Had Throat Troublo Just Liko tho Othor. As the commuter who always board ed tho train at Paradise Hills seated himself ho was conscious that tho young man next him looked at him with some curiosity as they exchanged good mornings. For the first few min utes neither one spoke; then the young man broke the Ice. "You have a deli cate thront, I seo," he said commls erntlngly. "I used to be bothered that way myBclf." Tho commuter hesitated. There was somothlng about bis seat mato which invited confidence. "Have you been married long?" he asked, with apparent Irrelevance. "Not so very," admitted tho young man. "Why?" The commuter cautiously loosened the bandage round his throat and, turning toward his companion, display ed an absurd looking, polka dotted tie. "We've been married less than a year," he muttered, "nnd she gavo mo six for my birthday." The hand of his sent mate grasped his in a cordial, sympathetic grip. "1 thought so," he said. "It's only a year slnco I had my attack of throat troublo."?Youth's Companion. Lame Shoulder Cured. Lame shoulder is usually caused by rheumatism of the muscles and quickly yields to a few applications of Cham berlain's Pain Balm. Mrs. F. H. Mc Elwee, of Boistown, New Brunswick, writes: "Having been troubled for some time with a pain in my left shoul der, I decided to give Chamberlain's Pain Balm a trial, with the result that I got prompt relief." For sale by Lau rens Drug Co. Don't Forget. Don't forget that Davis & Roper's big sale begins tomorrow. It will bo great time for bargains. Elegant lines of table linen, linen for shirt waists and quantities of beautiful embroideries and pretty cotton goods will be shown. Teere will be millions of other things ? and all cheap. Don't forget that it be gins tomorrow, and lasts several days. Farmers' Union Will Hold Meeting. Hon. W. C. Irby, Jr., will make a public address to the Farmers' Union at Ekom on Saturday at 2 o'clock P. M. Everybody is invited. Deposits Larger. According to the recent bank state ments published in The Advertiser the total deposits of the Laurens banks show a gain of almost $20,000, as com pared with the statements a year ago. -1 Assessor'? Notice. The Auditor's Office will be open from the 1st day of January to the 20ih day of February, 1908, to make returns of personal property and real estate, where any changes have been made since last return for taxation in Lau rcns. For the convenience of the taxpayers the Auditor or. his deputy will attend the following named places to receive returns for said year, to-wit: Reno, January 20, from 10 a. m. to 2 p. m. Clinton, January 21, from 10 a. m. to ?Clinton Mills/January 21, irom 5 p. m. to 8 p. m. Lydia Mills, January 22, from 9 a. m. to 12 m. Mountvillc, January 23, from 10 a. m. to 2 p. m. Cross Hill, January 24, from 10 a. m. to 2 p. m.t . - ' vo .-, Waterloo, January 27, from 101 a. m. to 2 p. m.' . ., Dr. W. C. Thompson's, January 28, from 10 a. m. to 2 p. m. Martin's Store, January 29, from 9 a. m. to 12 m. Brewerton, January 29, from 1 p. m to 4 p. m. Sharpe's Store, January 30, from 9 a. m. to 12 m. Princeton, January 30, from 1 p. m. to 4 p. m. Tumbling? Shoals, January 31, from 10 a. to 2 p. m. D. D. Harris', February 3, from 10 a. m. to 2 p. m. Abner Babb, February 4, from 10 a. m. to 2 p. m. V. A. White, February 5, from 10 a. m. to 2 p. m. Cook's Store, Eobruary'6,'from 10 a. m. to 2 p. m. Stewart's Store, February 7, from 10 a. m. to 2 p. m. Young's, February 8, from 10 a. m. to 12 m. Pleasant Mound, February 8, 2 p. m. to 4 p. m. Lanford, February 10, from 9 a. m. to 12 m. Ora, February 10, from 2 p. m. to 4 p. m. Watts Mill, February 11, from 2 p. m. to 8 p. m. All male citizens between the ages of 21 and 60 years on the 1st of January, except those who are incapable of earn ing a support from being maimed or from other causes, are deemed polls, Confederate veterans excepted. AU taxpayers are required to give Townships and No. of School District: also state whether property is situated in town or country. After the 20th of February 50 per cent, penalty will be attached for fail ure to make returns. C. A. POWER, Auditor. Dec. 11, 1907. L9tf In the selection of your personal effects, whether appurel or jewelry, you will appreciate the Ultra Exclusiveness of THE HOWARD WATCH Let us present the newest models for your .Inspection We also sell the Elgin, Wal tham, Rockford and South Bend Watches. Fleming Bros. Reliable Jewelers. Heart Strength Heart Strength, or Tlourt Woaknoss, means Norvo Strength, or Norvo Weakness?nothing more. Pos itively, not ono woak boart in a hundred 1b, In it solf, actually diseased. It Is almost always a hidden tiny little nonre that really is aH at fault. This obscure nerve?the Cardiac, or HVart Nervo ?simply needs, and must have, moro powor, moro stability, more controlling, moro govornlng btrangtn. Without that tho Heart must contlnuo to fall, and tho stomach and kidneys also have these samo controlling norves. This clearly explains why as a medicine. Dr. Shoop's Kestorntivo has hi tho post dono so much for weak and ailing Hearts. Dr.flhoop first Bought tho cause of all thisjpa'iiful, palpitating, suffocat ing heart distress. Dr. Shoop's Restorative?this popular prescription?Is alono directed to these weak and wasting norvo confers. It builds; ltTstrengthens! it offers real, genuine heart holp. If you would have strong Hearts, strong dl fNwtlon, strengthen those Lnorvos ? re-establish thorn as needed, with Dr. SHoop's Restorative PALMETTO DRUG CO. A Lasting Invention A number of men on the street were having a "discussion as to who was the greatest inventor. Some said Edison, some Watt, some Morse, some one and, some another. g*i Finally a pawnbroker got in a word, and said: ST "Veil, chcntlemens, do.se vas grcad peoples, but I tells 3^ you dot man vot invented interest vas no slouch." w Your idle funds will earn 5 per cent, interest for you and o be safely taken care of until you call for them if deposited O with The Bank of Laurens The Bank For Your Savings, *OOOOOOOOOOOQOOOOOOOOOOOQ. Cut Glass. ? and Novelties We are showing a very pretty line of Cut Glass Imported Vases Hand Painted China Genuine Water Color Pictures and other very pretty and dainty odd pieces of fancy and de corative goods. The Prices are as Attractive as the Goods. Palmetto Drug Co. * Now is the Time 35 ?5 I to Buy a Buggy I or Wagon. ? nuw is me nine j if W Now that the money market * m is getting easier, lay your plans w /J\ to get that Buggy or Wagon |j| you have been needing. We 4 & handle only the best and most ift % reliable grades and will take ? # pleasure in showing you our # As stock. /{\ * > As T Yours to Please *| 1 H. E. GRAY & SON * The Largest and Best Line of Organs Ever Shown in Laurens. We have just received a solid car load of Organs in different styles and sizes. The cases are made of Quartered Oak, Walnut and Mahogany, beautifully finish, ed and will be an ornament in your parlor. The inside works which is the life of any instrument are made of the best qual ity of Reeds, with 11 and 13 stops. The action is constructed in the best possible manner, and on account of buying them in large quantities, we get them at prices that enables us to sell you the best con structed and best finished Organ for what you would have to pay for a cheaper qual ity at other places. Be sure to see our line and get our prices before you buy. ?S Highest Grade Jj, * Fruits ? g and |i f Table > ?2 Groceries 5s ??? i 'Everything j? I to Eat.' S> I Kennedy | ? Bros. & The Lady In tho Moon. Au amateur astronomer writes of the "lady lu the moon:" "It Is a very beau tiful faco seen in profile and uplifted, ns though lu proud disdain of things terrestrial. The curve of the throat Is exqulslto, and Indeed tho entire outllno Is mnrvelously lifelike. The moon lady may best be observed through a small opera glass when our satellite Is at half. At that time the tip of the ehln about touches tho terminator? that Is, the dividing line between the light nnd dark portions of tho lunar surface. Most people can recognlao tho man in the moon. Well, the hair of the lady, In which I can always fan cy I eeo a spray of orange blossom, forms tho man's left eye, the noso and mouth his nose, and the chin and throat tho man's mouth." An Unhappy Comparison. A country minister had just received his first call to tho charge of a small church, and his wife, of course, was highly excited?so much so that she was obliged to tell everybody of the good nows. One day she met a farmer's wife and began tho conversation. "Do you know, Mrs. Close," she said, "my husband has Just secured the In cumbency of u church, and 1 can't tell you how delighted I am. I"? "Yes," replied tho sympathetic old lady, "I quite understand your feel ings. I felt Just that way when our pig took tho gold medal at tho cnttlo show."?Pearson's Weekly. Mind Your Business. If you don't nobody will. It is your business to keep out of all the trouble you can, and you can and will keep out of liver and bowel trouble if you lake Dr. King's New Life Pills. They keep biliousness, malaria and jaundice out of your system. 25c at Lam ens Drug Co. and Palmetto Drug Co. Writo at onco and team why wo sccuro hont I positions, and best salarien for our graduates. I i f j Get a New Supply ! of Office Stationery f ? ) \ HR. MERCHANT:^ ^ Kindly look over your stock of Stationery \ and other office forms and if you are beginning to j run low on any item such as Letter, Note, Bill or i Statement Headings, Envelopes, Remittance ) Blank, etc., if so get our samples. \ ? i Our Work is the Best That Can be j Done Consistent With Low Prices. | Advertiser Printing Co. | Laurens, S. C. I r l_ FINAL SETTLEMENT. Take notice that on the 21st day of January, 15)08, I will render a final ac count of my acts and doings as admin istrator of the estate of E. Adkins, de ceased, in tho ollice of the Judge of Probate of I.aurens county at 11 o'clock a. m. and on the same day will apply for a final discharge from my trust as administrator. All persons indebted to said estate are notified and required to make pay ment on that date, and all persona hav ing claims against said estate will pre sent them on or before said date, duly proven, or be forever barred. .1. W. Carden, Ancillary Administrator. Dec. 18, 1!>()7. KILLthc couch and CURE the LUNQ8 w? Dr. King's New Discovery for C8??r A AND ALL THROAT AND IUN0 TROUBLES. GUARANTEED SATISFACTORY OR MONEY REFUNDED. Tetter, Salt Rheum and Eczema .\rcci.r <i by CJtomhcrlnin't Salve, Oifc applies lion relieves IM itching and limning bcnsulion. STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, County of Laurens. My (). (!. Thompson, Probate Judge. Whereas, J, 11. Madden has made suit to me to grant him letters of ad ministration of tho estate and effects of (Jenia Madden. These are therefore to cite and ad monish all and singular the kindred and creditors of the said (Jenia Madden, de ceased, that they I?' and appear before me in the Court of Probate, to be held at Laurens ('. II., S. ('., on the 3d day of January, 1908, next, after publica tion hereof, at 11 o'clock in the fore noon, to show cause, if any they have, why the said administration should not be granted. (liven under my hand this, 13th day of December, anno domini 1007. (). G. Thompson, J, P. L. C. THE STATE OP SOUTH CAROLINA, County ok Laurens, Hy 0. G. Thompson, Probate Judge: Whereas, Frank Hammond has made suit to me to prallt him Letters of Ad ministration of the estate and effects of William P. Caine. These are, therefore, to cite and ad monish all and singular the kindred and creditors of the said William P. Caine, deceased, that they be and appear bo fore me, in the Court of Probate, to be held at Laurens C. II.. S. ('., on the 10th day of January. 1808, next, after publication hereof, at 11 o'clock in the forenoon, to show caUSO, If any they have, why tho said Administration should not be granted. Qiven under my hand this, 2.'ki day of December, Anno Domini 1007. O. C. THOMPSON. J. P. L. C. Simpson, Cooper & Babb, Attorneys at Law. Will practice I? all Stute c<v. .? ? > Prompt attention ff'vea to all buslne s MONUMENTS. If you ere in need of n nice Monu ment for loved ones 1 am prepared to furnish it to you at very reasonable prices. See me. J. WADE ANDERSON, Laurons, S. C. 1)11. CLIFTON JONES Dentist OFFICIO IN SIMMONS BUILDING Phone: Office No. sr>: Residence219. HOLLISTER'S Kocky Mountain Tea Nugget A Busy Medicnc (of Bu;y People. Brings Golden Health fcrwJ Renewed Visor. A BiKwIflo for f'onsttimiton. Indigestion, I.lver mil Kidnoy troubles, Pimples, ISexAinn, Inipuio ninoti. ltmi lltonth, kiuitkIMi Dowels, Heudai ind HuoUsehO. Its Kocky Mountain T<? In Ii ;<>t form. Xt cents ft box. Genuine made l>y iiom.istkh Dune Company. Madison, wls, gOLDEN WURGFTS FOR SALLOW PEOPLE Beardless Barley for Sale and 500 bushels of Field Peas at good attractive prices. I iYi. H. FOWLER.