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JUNIOR SENATOR DIES IN HOSPITAL A. 0. Latimer Succumbs After Brief Illness. BURIAL AT JJ ELTON. Had Been Senator Five Years After Serving in the House Ten Years. Something of His Career. Washington, February 20.?Senator Asbury C. Latimer, of South Carolina, died at Providence hospital at 9:15 a. m. today of peritonitis. He had been at the hospital since Sunday last, when he underwent an operation for appendi citis. It was then discovered that he was suffering with a far more serious ailment. The bowels had become twist ed, and his condition was found to be such that surgeons held out little hope for his recovery. He rallied, howover, and his progress was satisfactory until 7 o'clock last evening, when he steadily began to grow worse. At midnight it appeared that recovery was almost impossible. The members of the Senator's family were with him when he died, having been informed that there was little hope that he would survive the night. Col. Kansdell, sergeant-at-arms of the Senate, at once made arrangements for the removal of the body to the Lati mer home at Belton, S. C. Mr. Latimer was 57 years old. He was one of the most earnest and con scientious committee workers in Con gress, being a member of the commit? tees on agriculture, immigration, manu factures, public buildings and grounds and census, as well as others of less importance. He was especially inter ested in good roads, and probably did more to promote the national move ment for government building of good roads than any other member of Con gress. He was the author of the Lati mer good roads bill. As a member of the manufactures committee he gave much attention to the preparation of the pure food law, and also played a prominent part in drafting the pending copyright bill. During last summer he visited Europe as a member of the im migration commission, and was prepar ing an elaborate report covering immi gration conditions in the countries as signed to him. Mr. Latimer had been a Senator since 1903, and had served live terms in the House. There will be no official services in Washington. The funeral party left at 8 o'clock tonight on a special train over the Southern railway, which is due to arrive at Belton at noon tomorrow. The funeral services will be held there at 2 p. m. As a mark of respect to the late Senator there was an unusu 1 attend ance in the Senate today when the vice president sounded the gavel and the Rev. Edward Everett Hale, the chap lain, opened the proceedings with prayer, in which he referred with much feeling to the bereavement that had come to the country in the death of a member who only a few days ago had been on the floor of the Senate, saying: "Father, Thou art, pleased to show to. us day hy day, month by month, hour by hour that we are in Thy pres ence always, and that we pass from this life to that larger life?yea, in an instant, in the twinkling of an eye. Come to us today, as we learn that an other has gone from this circle, and that here and there Thou art pleased that he shall be serving Thee in that larger life. Speak to us, Father, and lead us as only a father can lead us by Thine own care and love that we may learn the lesson of life and of what we call death. "We ask for ourselves, we ask for those who are nearest and dearest to us, we ask for the State that he hasserved, and for the nation, that we may come nearer to Thee and enter into Thy di vine life." Upon the conclusion of the reading of the journal Senator Tillman arose to announce the death of his colleague: "The senators in the chamber," he said, "were startled Monday morning with news that a surgical operation was to be performed upon my colleague, Mr. Latimer. It is now my painful duty to announce that he never suffi ciently rallied to- make any headway, and that be died this morning at 0 o'clock." Mr. Tillman then offered a resolution declaring the Senate's regret, which was adopted. Another resolution authorized the ap poinln _*nt of ten senators to arrange for and attend the funeral, and Vice President Frlrbanks designated the committee as follows: Senators Till man of South Carolina, Proctor of Ver mont, Frazier of Tennessee, Foster of Louisiana, Overman of North Carolina, .lohnston of Alabama, Carter of Mon tana, Dillingham of Vermont, Dixon of Montana and Smith of Michigan. The Senate then, at 12:20 o'clock, as a further mark of respect, adjourned. In the House Mr. Finley, of South Carolina! feelingly alluded to the death of Senator Latimer. He offered reso lutions of regret, which were unani mously adopted. The speaker announced the following committee to attend the funeral; Messrs. Finley, Lever, Patterson, El lerbe, Legare, Johnson and Aiken of South Carolina, Bennett of New York, Burnett of Alabama, Cook of Colorado, Kodenburg of lllipojs, Hinshaw and Pollard of Nebraska, I*e of Georgia, DeArmond of Missouri, Webb of North Carolina, Fairchild of New York . and Kustermann of Wisconsin. ^_ As aj^urther mark, of, respect the I LOCAL OBSERVATIONS. | Miss Annie Diamond is visiting in Asheville. Mr. E. O. Anderson spent Sunday in Spartanburg. Mr. W. M. Abercrombie, Jr., was in town Monday from Gray Court. Maj. Jas. T. Ligon of Greenwood was here for the burial of Col. Shaw. Mr. Luther Cooper, of the Mt. Olive section, was in the city yesterday. Mr. J. S. Bennett spent a few days last week with relatives in Greenville. Misses Lila Hart and Agnes Adams spent Saturday and Sunday in Clinton. Mr. and Mrs. Lamar Smith have re turned from a visit to Spartanburg. Mrs. George Davis, of Clinton, was in the city Thursday for the funeral of Mr. J. W. Jones. The Daughters of the Confederacy cleared about $17.00 at their oyster supper Thursday evening. Dr. B. F. Godfrey after a week's illness is out again and was in the city for a while yesterday afternoon. Mr. Murphy Bolt, R. F. D. Carrier on Laurens No. 6, was in the city yes terday afternoon. President and Mrs. Newton F. Walker of Cedar Springs Institute attended the funeral of their kinsman, Col. Shaw, Monday. The regular monthly meeting of the County Teachers' association will be held in the court house Saturday, be ginning at half past ten o'clock. To the Baptist Pastors and S. S. of (he Laurens Association. Greeting: The Laurens Association at its last session adopted a committee report recommending the organization of a Baptist Sunday School Institute in this Association and authorized the same by the appointment of a commit tee to make necessary arrangements for this organization. Therefore we, the undersigned com mittee, to whom this work was in trusted, hereby call a meeting of rep resentatives from all the Baptist Sun day Schools in the Laurens Association to be held with the church at Laurens C. H. on Saturday, March 21st, 1908, at 11 o'clock a. m., for the purpose in dicated above. We earnestly desire that each Sunday School shall send at least one repre sentative other than the pastor. We request also the presence and aid of all pastors, superintendents and Sunday School workers who are interested in this great work. The object of this meeting is to ef fect a permanent organization and ar range for a regular Institute meeting to be held next summer. .Lot every pastor and superintendent see to it that each school is represented fully. Your committee, W. P. CULBERTSON, C. LEWIS FOWLER, F. L. BRAMLETT. Mrs. Allabcll Cook Berry. Mrs. Allabell Cook Berry, wife of Mr. Benj. L. Berry, and a daughter of the late Mr. John C. Cook, of Cross Hill, died at her home in Greenville Monday afternoon after a long illness. The funeral and interment took place in Greenville yesterday afternoon. Be sides her husband Mrs. Berry is sur vived by two small children, two sisters and three brothers, including Messrs William and Jack Cook of Cross Hill. House Gives Money for Dispensary Fight. The house yesterday morning, with out debate, passed to third reading the Christensen-Nicholson bill appropria ting $15,000 for criminal prosecution in the dispensary cases. There was no opposition to the measure. State 20th. House, at 1:12 p. m., adjourned. The immigration commission, of which Senator Latimer was a member, adopted resolutions of regret for his death, saying: "His associates upon the immigration commission desire to express not only their sorrow at Sena tor Latimer's untimely death, but also their recognition of his zealous service as a member of the commission and of the energy and ability which he brought to the performance of this .important public duty. To the family of Senator Latimer the commission oilers its deep est sympathy in the heavy affliction which has come upon them." Senator Tillman today telegraphed to Gov. Ansel of South Carolina, inform ing him of the death of Senator Lati mer, and that Vice President Fair banks will formally communicate the fact that a vacancy now exists in the Senate. The Legislature of South Carolina is now in session and will elect a Senator to succeed Mr. Latimer. The Congressional Directory contains the following sketch of Senator Lati mer's life; * "Asbury Churchwell Latimer, Demo crat, of Bolton, was born July 31, 1851, near Ix)wndesville. Abbeville county, S. C.; was brought up on his father's farm; spent much of his life in active participation in agricultural pursuits; was educated in the common schools then existing; took an active part in the memorable campaign of 187G; re moved to Belton, Anderson county, his present home, in 1880; devoted his ener gies to his farm; was elected county chairman of the Democratic party of his county In 1890, and re-elected in 1892; was urged to make the race for lieutenant governor of his State in 1890 but declined; was elected to tho Fifty thirdi Fifty-fourth, Fifty-fifth, Fifty sixth and Fifty-seventh Congresses; was elected to the United States Sen ate by 17,700 majority ovey J. G. Ev* ans. to succeed John L McLaurin, and took his seat March 5, 19011. His term of service will expiro March 3, 1909." Be sure to attend J. E. Minter & Bros, bargain sale, Friday, Feb. 28, COL. J. D. M. 81IAW DIES IN ^COLUMBIA Prominent and Wealthy Laurens Citizen Passes Away and is Laid to Rest in This City. Col. John D. M. Shaw has been gath ered to his fathers, his death having occurred shortly after 12 o'clock last Saturday night in the Columbia Hos pital at Columbia, \vhere he had been under special treatment since the first of January. As was generally known Col. Shaw had been very seriously ill for several days and on last Wednes day mombers of his family here and one or two close personal friends were summoned to Columbia, his condition having become very critical and death was expected at any moment. How ever, he lingered until Saturday night. Mrs. Shaw accompanied her husband to Columbia and remained with him to the end, assisting the nurses in minis tering to him in every way possible. Col. Shaw bad been in failing health for several years and he sought medi cal aid in some of the largest hospitals in the country, attended by eminent doctors and specialists. When at last he realized his condition he became reconciled and simply wanted his last days made as comfortable as possible. The remains, accompanied by Mrs. Shaw, Messrs. Thomas Shaw, John W. Henry, Col. Geo. S. McCravy and Mrs. B. W. Davenport, were Wought to Laurens Sunday afternoon and taken to the home of Col. McCravy, West Main street. During the afternoon, evening and Monday morning hundreds of friends called at the McCravy home to pay their respects and offer any assistance they might render. Monday afternoon at 3 o'clock the burial took place at the city ce-netery, the exercises being very impressively conducted by the Rev. C. F. Rankin, pastor of the First Presby terian church, assisted by the Rev. John D. Crout, of the First Methodist, and Rev. William E. Thayer, of the First Baptist churches. During the hour of the funeral the stores and all places of business were closed and there was a tremendous out pouring of the people to do honor to the memory of a true friend and patri otic citizen. The active pall bearers were: John N. Wright, Edwin P. Milam, R. Lee Young, Blum Milam, A. R. Holmes, all of whom were his former immediate neighbors, and N. B. Dial, J. D. Watts, C. A. Power and J. Irvin Coleman, of the city. Honorary: W. A. Watts, John J. . Pluss, Dr. H. K. Aiken, Jared D. Sul livan, Judge O. G. Thompson, John A. Franks, D. H. Counts, Capt. T. J. Duckett, Col. H. Y. Simpson, C. C. Featherstone, Col. J. W. Ferguson, Col. Thos. B. Crews, Dr. W. C. Irby, W. G. Ross, D. A. Davis, J. O. C. Fleming, J. S. Bennett, Capt. J. M. Philpot, Senator F. P. McGowan, T. D. Lake, Capt. John R. Minter, H. E. Cray. Dr. L. S. Fuller, M. L. Cope land, Capt. J. O. Meredith. John Davenport Martin Shaw was a son of Franklin and Elliott Boyd Shaw and was born in this county G2 years ago. His school advantages were meagre and at the beginning of the third year of the War Between the States young Shaw enlisted in Company E, commanded by Capt. J. Wash Wil liams, Seventh South Carolina cavalry, Hampton's legion, and participated in all the campaigns thereafter of Hamp ton and Stewart, being at the surrender at Appomattox in April, 1865. Returning home he found his father's affairs in a disorganized condition, debt ridden and discouraged. Borrowing the money, young Shaw lifted the debts, took charge of the place and in a few years had the old homestead freed of encumbrances and its wide fields bring ing forth abundant harvests each year. Eventually he acquired additional real estate, and improved and built up one of the finest and largest farms in the county. While he owned some mill stock and took a part in politics, his sole pride and ambition was to be the best farmer in the State. And for years he was recognized as one of the leading and successful planters in South Carolina. Though a modest man, he enjoyed this distinction and was justly proud of his achievement. He was a close calcula tor, a business man, and always knew when he was getting results from any experiment. He did faithful and patriotic service for his State in Reconstruction times. As an Allianceman he was from the first prominently Identified with the or ganization and freely used his means and influence towards its success. He was also an enthusiastic supporter of the "reform movement" ana an ardent admirer of B. R. Tillman. When Till man was nominated for governor Shaw threw his entire influence into the fight and over afterward, or until 1900, he was always ready to champion every movement and measure inaugurated by the reform party, Although nosought, ho would never accept office, the only honors accepted being membership of Gov. Tilhnan's staff and a delegate from this congres sional district to the Democratic con vention at Chicago in 1896 when Brynn was nominated the first time. How ever, he could have had almost any thing for the asking and some posts of honor without seeking if he would haye accepted. An incident probably not generally known is the fact that, had j the resignations of Senators Tillman and McLaurin been accented finally, (lov. McSwecney intended to appoint Col. Shaw as one of the two succes sors, Of course nothing eyer camo of the whole performance. In 1900, as indicated, pol. Shaw dropped out of politics and lived quietly at his fine old home, six miles from town. He wag a generous man and as sisted his nejghbprs when misfortune came, endorsed their notes and'pajd more security money, perhaps, than any other man in thecounty. His wife, who was a Miss Henry, survives, to gether with one son, Mr. Thomas Shaw. A FEBRUARY MARRIAGE. Miss Dorroh Becomes Bride of Tlmmons ville Physician. Last Wednesday at noon Miss Carrie Lou Dorroh, one of the very handsome and accomplished young women of Laurens, was married to Dr. Carl At kins Foster, of TimmonBville. The marriage took place at the horho of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. William T. Dorroh, Rev. C. F. Rankin, pastor of the First Presbyterian church, offi ciating. The home was beautifully decorated for the occasion in green and white, ivy, ferns, Chinese lillie3 and hyacinths being used most effectively. The wedding party, composed of Miss Sarah Dorroh, the bride's sister and maid of honor, with the best man, Mr. John Switzer, preceding the bride upon the arm of the groom, entered the par lor to the strains of Mendelssohn's Wedding March, beautifully rendered by Miss Bess Peden, of Fountain Inn. The bride wore a stylish traveling suit of green. The maid of honor wore a beautiful costume, all white. Immediately after the ceremony a delicious luncheon was servod, after which Dr. and Mrs. Foster left on the evening train for Timmonsville. The wedding gifts were very hand some, silver, china and cut glass pre dominating. THE WEEK AT CLINTON. Death of a Lady. Washington's Birth day Celebrated. Other Items. Clinton, Feb. 26.-Mrs. Sallie Winn died at the home of her son in Rock Hill yesterday. The remains were brought here today for interment at Hopewell burial ground in the family plat. Mrs. Winn was a sister of Dr. Carl East and Mrs. William Bell, of Renno, and a sister-in-law of Mr. R. J. Copeland, of this place. Washington's birthday was cele brated as usual. The pupils of the or phanage schools had holiday on Friday and the students of the college on Sat urday. The students of the two lit erary societies of the college held an annual debating contest on or ne?r the 22d for the trophy cup. This year they held the contest on Monday night. The subject for debate was: "Resolved, That inter-collegiate athletics occupy two prominent a place in our colleges." The Philomathean Society was repre sented by Mr. Eugene Power and Mr. J. B. Frasier, who upheld the affirma tive side. The Eukosmian Society's representatives were Mr. D. Wyatt Neville and Mr. R. S. Owens, who pre sented the arguments against inter collegiate athletics. The speakers were introduced by Mr. Sidney Brooks. The judges were Rev. Dr. Adams, Prof. A. E. Spencer and Dr. S. C. Byrd, of Greenville. Their decision was in fa vor of the Philomathean. Mr. Claire Hayes has been appointed to a vacancy in the Naval Academy at Annapolis. Mr. Hayes' friends are proud of the excellent showing he made in the competitive examination at Spartanburg Saturday. He will re port at the academy within the next week or two. Two dogs have gone mad and been shot in Clinton within the past week. Both were known to have been bitten by Mr. Galloway's dog three or four weeks ago and were kept tied up. Both were valuable hunting dogs. One belonged to Mr. Cyrus Boiley and one to Mr. Homer L. Todd. There is n good deal of alarm in town as other dogs are believed to have been bitten. Among the students who went home for the holiday were Messrs. Ben An derson, of Waterloo; Dick Childress, of Laurens; Harrison, of Greers; Kil gore, of Woodruff. Mr. J. B. Frasier attended a commit tee meeting at Due West to arrange for the Greenwood oratorical contest Society has been quiet ever since Christmas. The past week there were several pretty parties, however. Fri day night a dance afforded pleasure to a large number of the young people. Miss Essie Young entertained the young set Friday evening ata Phantom Party which afforded much delight to all present. Mrs, Henry Young was hostess at an elegant dinner on Satur day. Mrs. W. S. Bean entertained the Friendly Dozen Book Club yosterday afternoon. Mrs. J. T, Robertson was hostess at the regular February meet ing of the Musgrove Mill Chapter, D. A. P., on Saturday. Among recent visitors in Clinton were three of Laurens' popular young ladies, Misses Ina Little, Agnes Adams and Lila Hart, The Misses Richey were in Clinton for tho danco Friday night. Mrs. Mohn C. Davis is in Chester vis itihg her sister, Mrs. Lucy McGowan, who is critically ill. Mrs. P. S. Bailey has been in Lan caster for several days with her daugh ter, Mrs. Reese Williams. Mr- Wil liams hau been dosperately i|| with pneumonia, but it is reported that he Is better. Mr. B. Duckett spent Sunday in Laurens. Mr. Massey, of Rock Hill, visited his brother here last week, Mrs. George Young Is visiting rela tives in i-rowryville. Rev. N. J. Holmes preached in the Citv Hall Sunday night. The Baptists expect to begin build ing a new church in the fall. The one they now use will be used in the con struction of a regular second qhurch at fJie mill. The baseball season is on us. The college and orphanage boys played Sat urday. The coach for rnecfll|eifetearn, Mr. Suttles, of Spartanburg, nas ar rived and wi|l put the team to Tiard training at once. Prof. A. V. Martin went to Due West Friday. The college board met yesterday and transacted routine business. FEATHERSTONE POR QOVERNOR. Distinguished Prohibitionist of Laurens to Oppose Ansel. Columbia, February 20. ?The politi cal situation was still further compli cated by the announcement tonight that Mr. C. C. Featherstone, of Lau rens, will be a candidate for Governor in the primary this summer. Mr. Featherstone was in the city to night on his way home from Orange burg county, where he went to deliver two prohibition speeches today and yes terday. He stated today that he be lieved the time for the enactment of a State prohibition lav. had arrived, and that he had acceded to the wishes of his friends to enter the race for gover nor to advocate that policy. Mr. Feath erstone was a candidate for governor in 1898 on the prohibition platform and was defeated by a combination of pe culiar circumstances, and by a very narrow majority. He has not since that time participated in politics to any extent. Mr. Featherstone is one of the strongest lawyers in the State, is a man of fine address and manners, and is personally very popular. He has served as grand -chancellor of the Knights of Pythias, and is an active and prominent member of the Metho dist church. There has been considerable talk to the effect that Mr. John G. Richards, of Kershaw, may enter the race for governor this year, and Mr. Richards, in reply to a question tonight, said he had the matter under cousideration. He is also for State prohibition. Gov. Ansel some time ago announced that he will be a candidate for re-elec tion. He was elected two years ago o;i the platform of local option. J. H. CROSS HILL NEWS LETTER. Election for Intendant and Wardens. Other Paragraphs. Cross Hill, February 24.?Tomorrow is election day for Intendant and War dens for cur town. Several names have been proposed. Intendant Witherspoon will not offer for re-election, thinking he will not be here this year. He has made a good record worthy of imita tion, and we say to him "Well done!" Mr. J. Marshal Wasson will open up a mercantile business in the Wither spoon store the first of March. Fred Emerson Brooks was enjoyed by a good crowd last Thursday night. There is a 10-cent show in town that is attracting a good company every evening. The many friends here of Mr. J. W. Jones were sorry to hear of his death. He was a citizen and leading merchant of Cross Hill some years ago. The next Lyceum attraction will be a concert at the school auditorium March 3?the National Ladies' Quartette. The name indicates the nature of the pro gramme. They come highly recom mended. Quite a number of our people are suffering with grippe. No very serious cases to report. Medicine That is Medicine. "I have suffered a good deal with malaria and stomach complaints, but I have now found a remedy that keeps me well, and that remedy is Electric Bitters?a medicine that is medicine for stomach and liver troubles and for run down conditions," says W. C. Kiestler, of Halliday, Ark. Electric Bitters purify and enrich the blood,, tone up the nerves and impart vigor and energy to the weak. Your money will be re funded if it falls to help you. For sale by Laurens Drug Co. and Palmetto Drug Co. A Touching Incident. One of the very pathetic incidents in connection with the death and burial of the late Col. John D. M. Bhaw was the presence in the city Monday of a large number of Col. Shaw's colored friends, especially those from his late home, many of whom have lived on the place from twenty to thirty years. They came to get a last look at their friend and chief. Their request was granted and before the body was removed from Col. McCravy's to the "Silent City" many of them went in and viewed the silent form and turned away weeping, silently and sadly. In a body they fol lowed to tho cemetery, and at the re quest of Mrs, Shaw a deputation of the older negro servants were allowed the privilege of filling over the grave. It was a striking scene of devotion and loyalty characteristic of the old time negro. Marked for Death. "Three years ago I was marked for death, A graveyard oough was tear ing my lungs, to niocoa. Doctors failed to help me ana hope had ficd, when my husband got Dr. King's New Dis covery," says Mrs. A. C. Williams, of Bac, Ky. "The first dose helped me, and improvement kept on until I had gained 58 pounds in weight and my health was fully restored. 'fhjs medi cine Jiolds t-he' world's healing record fpi> coughs, eolds, throat and lung dis oasos. It prevents pneumonia. Sold under guarantee at Laurens Drug Co. and Palmetto Drug Co. 50c and $1. Trial bottle free. Killed a Negro. Sul Hughes, formorly of this city, where he was employed in the mills, is charged with shooting and killing a ne gro in a store near Enoree last Satur night. Be sure to let us show you our line of Organs with beautifully finished cases and the best quality of inside works, which is the life of an instrument, at prices that will be money saved for. you. % M, & E. H Wilkos h Co. Be sure to attend J. B. Minter & Bros, bargain sqle, Friday, Feb. 28. You will find plain flowerpots in all sjzes, and a beautiful'lino ot jardiniers ih all sizes at S. M. & E. H. Wilkea & Co, GOOD MAN CALLED - TO HI8 REWARD Mr. J. W. Jones, One of the County's Most Highly Esteemed Citizens, Passed Away Wednesday. Capt. J. Willie Jones died last Wed nesday night at his home here, the Col. James H. Irby mansion, South Harper street, where he had resided for the past year or more. Mr. Jones suffered an attack of grippe a few weeks ago, but it was thought he was rapidly re covering when, on last Tuesday night, complications set up and he grew sud denly worse, death resulting a day later. Thursday afternoon the burial exer cises were held at the city cemetery, the Rev. C. F. Rankin, of the Presby terian church, officiating. The follow ing were the pallbearers: James W. Henderson, J. S. Machon, Dr. G. C. Albright, J. Mills Hunter, R. T. Dun lap, Ebb Copeland, E. H. Wilke*. Dr. H- K- Aiken. Honorary: O. B. Sim mons, J. D. Watts, P. A. Simpson, W. A. Watts, W. L. Gray, J. J. Pluss, John N. Wright. Mr. Jones was 69 years old. He was a son of Gen. Thomas F. Jones, and was reared in this city. With the ex ception of the war period, Mr. Jones was actively engaged in business, ei ther as salesman or on his own account, after he attained his majority until he retired a few years ago. When the war broke out he was clerking at Union, and volunteered from that place. He served in the infantry, Mr. R. O. Hairston and per haps others of this county being mem bers of his company. After the war he wos engaged in business at Cross Hill, and later lo cated in Laurens, continuing until a few years ago when he retired. He was twice married, his first wife having been a Miss Gary, of Newberry county, and his second marriage was to Miss Tallulah Irby, daughter of Col. J. H. Irby and sister of the late Col. J. L. M. Irby and Dr. W. C. Irby, who survives her husband. He is also sur vived by two sons, Prof. Thomas F. Jones, of Woodruff, and Mr. Willie Jones, of Greenville, and two daugh ters, Mrs. A. N. Brunson, of Columbia, and Miss Katherine Joees, of Laurens. The deceased was a warm-hearted, Christian gentleman, highly regarded and esteemed by all who knew him. Tribute of Respect. God, in His great love, saw fit to call our dear friend, Mrs. Gus Coats, to her reward on the third of February, 1908. Her death was a shock to her friends and relatives, for she was sick only a few days before she died. The Reaper came when least expected. She was married to Mr. Gua Coits on December 20, 1905, at Ninety-S. v. where she had lived before her mar riage. She was a consistent member of the Salem Methodist church, at which place she was buried. Although she had been married but little more than a year she had proved to be a kind, amiable and helpful wife. She always took great interest in the work around her home and always tried to make the home a place o'f comfort, pleasure and cheerfulness. God took her away from us while she was yet young being only 23?but she had won numbers of friends, Sho nlwayn delighted in doing aoniothing for somo one ebe. None knew her but to lovo her. Wo wero grievod to have to give up our Kate, but God doeth nil things well. We extend to the bereaved husband and relatives our deepest sympathy, while we realize that our loss is her eternal gain, A face Is absent from our midst, A voice we loved is stilled; A place is vacant in our home Which ne'r can be filled. ONE WHO KNEW HER. Where a Multitude of bins are Covered. The L. & M. PAINT covers defects in previous paintings, and wears for 10 to 15 years, because the L. o* M- is pure linseed oil bindor, pure oxide of zinc, pure white lead, and you help to make the paint by mixing three quarts of linseed oil with each gallon of puint, Its done in a minutes. Makes cost only $1.20 per gallon. L. <& M. Paint Agencies: J. H & M. L. Nash, Laurens. Clinton Pharmacy, Clinton. 29-2t John Drayton William Watts for Sheriff. Being very urgently solicited by some of our best citizens, I hereby announce myself a candidate for Sheriff of Lau rens county, and of course will uhido by the Primary election- My frionds de clare mo the right age, right temper amtrrl, right man for Laurens ounty' Shorilf. I declare myself willing to serve the whole people, and unwilling to go before Laurens county's most worthy voters with else than a sjnepy-e promise to do the county seryico to the test of my ability. I haye no word, or thought against the honoyiibio ??Toms" that arc in the flold. They are of our men und It shall be left absolutely by me to our voters as to who they think can serve them best as Sheriff of Laurens county. Thanks in advance for any consideration the public rpav offer me. I am youya truly. SMt ilOIIN1 D, W. WATTS. A Rcnutifiil Woman. Her surroundings should be in har mony, and can best be made mo, by t? well-kept home. Th.c, L A M. Pure j Paint waken th? home beautiful. It ! preserves it and prevents decay. The cost per gallon, ready for use, is only $1.20. It wears for ten years ftn,d longer. Thirty-three years, oi eohtinu- ' ouh use js. evUrcncw. See our line of mantels, tiling and grates, if you are building a new nouse or thinking of putting in any now man tela, tiling or grates, it will be to your Intuit to see our lino and let us figure with you before you buy. S. M. & E. H. Wilkes & .Co. Don't mis* Minter'g bargain sale, on FrWay, Feb. fe, ' ' LOCAL AND PERSONAL MENTION. Mr. R. R. McDaniel, of Due West, was in the city Monday. Miss Jessie Todd has returned to Greenwood after a visit to Mrs. J. H. Teague. Misses Mary Barry, Annie and Liszie Richey attended the dance in Clinton Friday night. Mrs. Ida Johnstone of New York and Miss Lena Elliott of Sumter are in the city for a few days. Dr. J. Q. Wilbur, a beloved and hon ored citizen of the county, was in the city yesterday. Miss Lucile Hix has accepted a posi tion in the business office of the Lau rens Advertiser. Mr3. C. V. Hipp, of Mountville, and Miss Sudie Gray, of Eden, spent Sun day with the family of Mr. John Arm strong. Mr. Grover Peterson of Wofford col lege spent from Friday to Tuesday in the city visiting his mother, Mrs. Mag gie Peterson. Mr. S. G. McDaniel has bought out the market of Mr. E. T. Lawson and will continue the business at the old stand which was formerly occupied by Mr. Balentine. Misses Toccoa Caine of Converse col lege, Jessie Bolt of Columbia college, and Annie Childress of Chicora college, nil from Saturday to Tuesday at tneir homes in the city. The "candidates' column" is growing apace in The Advertiser. This week Mr. C. A. Power announces for clerk of court, Mr. John D. W. Watts for sheriff, and Messrs. William T. Dorroh and W. L. Ferguson for auditor. Watch this column, it is going to be popular and will grow longer as the weeks go by- _ Cloth All Wool, aad Paiut All Paint Is cheaper than shoddy cloth or shoddy paint. The L. & M. is zinc metal made into oxide of zinc combined with white lead, and then made into paint with pure linseed oil in thousand gallon grindings and mixings. Wears long. Actual cost, only $1.20 per gallon. L. & M. Paint Agents: J. H. & M. L. Nash, Laurens. Clinton Pharmacy, Clinton. 29-2t Laurens County Teachers' Association. The next meeting f the Laurens county teachers will be held in the Laurens county court house on Satur day morning, Feb. 29th, at 10.30 o'clock. The following is the program: 1. How to Secure Better Attendance in the Public Schools. Paper by Miss May Putnam. Discussion led by Prof. A. y. Rice. 2. Nature Study in our Schools. Pa per by Miss Elizabeth Faris. Discus sion led by Supt. R. W. Nash. 3. Civics in the Schools of South Carolina. Supt. H. B. Dominick. 4. The Inspiration of the Teacher. Prof. A. E. Spencer. The above program will be interest ing and the presence of every teacher in the county is earnestly desired. Free entertainment will be provided. This is Worth Reading. Leo F. Zelinski, of ?8 Gibson St., Buffalo, N. Y., says: "I cured the most annoying cold sore I ever had with Bucklen's Arnica Salve. I applied this salvo once a day for two days, when every trace of the sore was gone for good." Heals all sores. Sold under positive guarantee at the Laurens Drug Co. 's and Palmetto Drug Co.'s drug store, 25c. Big bargains at Minter'snext Friday. New Judges Elected. The General Assembly, in joint ses sion last Thursday afternoon, elected Mr. J, W. Devoro, of Edgefield, and Mr. S. W. G. Shipp, of Florence, as judges of the recently created Eleventh and Twelfth Judicial Circuits. The Eleyenth Circuit is composed of the counties of Lexington, Suluda and EdgeJield; the Twelfth Circuit of Flor onco, Marion, Georgetown and Horry. The new judges are both leading law yers in their respective circuits. Monument for Dr. Thornwell. A movement is on foot among the Knights of Pythias of South Carolina to erect a monument to the late Dr James H. Thornwell, who was at tin time of his death Grand Keeper of Ree prds. and Seals, The proposition to erect the monument was first made at the District Convention of the Knights of Pythias, held at Walhalla last week. On April 1 all subscribers to this pa? per who are in arrears will ho out off. The Postal authorities require to do so. Big bargains at Mlnter's next Friday. Will Meet With Alts. Sullivan. J. IL Kcvahuw Chaptor, Daughters of the Confederacy, will meet at the home of Mrs. J. H, Sullivan next Mon day afternoon at 3.30. You will be glad if you attend J. E. Minter # Bros, big bargain sale Friday Feh, 88/ SKED that will grow. Go to J. H. Sullivan's store for your Red Rust Proof Oats and Beardless Seed Barley. 29 OAK WOOD Good Oak and Hickory Wood for sale, delivered in any quan tity. J. J, Dondy, Laurens, 'Phone 13. 26-4t FOR SALE?Five lots on Academy street, opposite II. B. Humbert and J. I. Coleman. For price, ?to., apply to N. B. Dial, Lauren*, S. C. 28-2t FOR SALE 200 bushels Mortgage Lifter Cotton Seed. Strictly pure, rnoe per bushel, 75 cents. 150 hUHhel* Toole Prolific Cotton Seed, Ready for Imme, diate "delivery. M. E. McDaniel, Jr. ftffj 4, Laurens, S. C. 28-4t FOR SALE- Incubator complete, manufactured by Mftnuon-Oampbell Co. Good as new, l??> egg capacity. Price |7.fi0, We incubator at Mountville, S. 0. Address; A. B. Crisp, Heardmont, Georgia. %\-\t FOR SALE?The two aid school Jots in town of Crqaa HUI, wUlheaoldto the highent \nddur. on Saturday, March 7, ajrCyoia Htll, 8. C.f at 12 o'clock, M. T. M. Pinaon4Chftirman. 31-2L LEGISLATORS ARE HOME THIS WEEK Will Return for Elee ion of Latimcr's Successor ELECTION, MARCH :* The Measures Passed Relating to Lau? rens County, Including School Bonds and Salaries of Officers. Senator F. P. McGowan and Reper 8entatives R. Dunk Boyd, John H. Mil ler and John M. Cannon are at homo from the forty-day session of the General Assembly, which came to a close last Saturday. However, they will return to Columbia on the 3d of March to participate in the election of a successor to the late United States Senator A. C. Latimer to fill out his unexpired term, which is exactly one year from the day named to select a new Senator. Quite a number of candidates have been announced, "suggested" and "urged" for the unexpired term, among them being General Willie Jones of Columbia, Hon. LeGrand Walker of Georgetown, Hon. F. B. Gary of Abbe ville, Major J. C. Hemphill of Charles ton and Hon. E. M. Rucker of Ander son. It is the opinion of some of the Lau rens delegation that the Hon. Frank B. Gary, member of the Legislature from Abbeville and former speaker of the House, will be chosen as Mr. Latimcr's successor. During the session of the General Assembly just closed over 1,300 bills were introduced and a largo amount of work was accomplished. Of course, as is always the case, hundreds of these measures died on the calendar. Numerous others, good and bad, were defeated, and several hundred of more or less importance were enacted into laws and will be placed on the statute books. Among the measures passed affect ing Laurens were Mr. McGowan's bill providing for the issue of bonds by the various school districts for school pur poses and exempting same from taxa tion. By the same author a local bill was introduced and passed authorizing the trustees of the Laurens city schools to issue additional bonds, and to sell the old school property and purchase other. The salaries of the county auditor and treasurer were raised from $1,000 per annum to $1,300 and the terms of county supervisor and superintendent of education made four years instead of two. These were general bills. Another local measure enacted was in relation to the salaries and duties of the magistrates and constables. Un der the provisions of this bill Mount ville is to be provided with a magis trate at a salary of $50 a year, hia constable the same, while the salaries of the other officers in the county, with the exception of thoao at Laurens, Clinton and Waterloo, are increased from $50 per annum to $75. WANTED--Young man to work at v the Laundry. Must not be afraid of work, Apply to T. K. Hudgens, at Laundry. 20-ll WANTED - By a young lady, a posi tion as Clerk or Stenographer. Refer ences given. Address "Business," Bon 155, Clinton, S. C. 30-11 LOST Memorandum Book, either ai Laurens or on road between Lauren, and Mountville. Contnined hills of lum bcr and cotton weights, etc. Findei please return to A. P. Fuller, Mount ville, S. C, or to Advbrtiseu office. 30-lt NOTICE-To the People of Laurens: We wish to announce that we have opened a general Repair Shop for re pairing, refinishing and upholstering; of all kinds of Furniture. Your patron age kindly solicited. First-class work guaranteed. Telephone 34t?. Miller &. Flanders, over Enterprise Bank, Lau rens, S. C. 29-It. FULL stock of all grades New Or leans Molsssos. Prices right, J. H. Sullivan. 28 NOTICE-Now Laurens Hotel, Lau rens, S. C. Under new management. First class accomodation. Polite at tendants. Special attention to commer cial men. Yours to please, II. R. Moldau, Proprietor, 29-11 BREAD ia the staff of life; therefore havo it good. This you can buy from J. H. Sullivan. All grades. 29 WANTED-Agents to sell Maxwell Automobiles, the best car on the mar ket for doctors. Liberal discounts. Write for particulars. Spartanburg Automobile Co., Agents, Spartanburg S. C. 28tf "COPYRIGHT Flour is the boat Moo. made, and I have decided to give ms family the best; thereforo 1 shall use nothing but COPYRIGHT- its pure 28-lt NOTICE City taxes due and pnyn bio before 29th February. No bai dating. 28-31 FOR SALE-S. C. Rhode Island I eggs, $1.50 per 15. Pecan trees, 4 I ft feet high, of best variety, $2.5?) (tor doaen. Apply to G. W. Mattison, Ronen Path, S. C. or D. A. Madden. Water loo, S. C. 27-:it SOUNI) Unknown Peas for aale in any quantity at prices to move them quick. J. H. Sullivan. 21) NOTICE-All pertons are forbidden to hunt or otherwise trespass on <>ni lands, situate in ScufHetown township, Laurena county. W. J. Bryson, A. Y\ Thompson, Mrs. Margaret Winchestei 2tt--P.. FOR SALE- The Boyd homoatead. j situated on Hampton street, containing i three acres, r\oro or less, well im I proved. Apply to W. L. Boyd. 26 It,