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THE ADVERTISER. Subscription Price-12 Months, $1.00 Payable in Aarane?. W. W. BALL. Editor. published by advertiser printing company laurens. 8. c. Kates por Advertising. ? Ordinary advertisements, per square, one inser tion, $1.00; each subsequent insertion, 50 cents. Liberal reduction made for large advertisements. Obituaries: All over 50 words, one cent a word. Notes of thanks: Five cents the line. >. C. as second class mail matter. LAURENS, S. C, FEBRUARY 26. 1908. THE SENATORIAL CONTEST. Wherever there is a capital city and a Legislature there is a game of par celling out the offices going on. The organization of a capital city "ring" is not only natural but inevitable. This is inherent in our institutions, by one "f which the election of certain high ?Alices is placed in the hands of the Legislature. Sometimes the rings last only a few weeks or months; sometimes they last years; and sometimes in the capital half a dozen little rings form themselves and do business for a time. A most remarkable situation has de veloped n Columbia since a vacancy has occurred in this State's representation in the United States Senate. Six candidates were in the field for the Senate before the death of Mr. Latimer, besides himselL The Legis lature must elect his successor. At this time (Saturday) all of the six and one ot'ier?ex-Gov. Heyward, who has en tered the lists since Mr. Latimer's death ?appear unwilling to seek elec tion at the hands of the Legislature for the unexpired term. Perhaps they are all afraid of being defeated in the Leg islature, and each thinks that if all should run the successful man would have a <?reat advantage in the primary contest for the full term. In other words, they aro all scared of defeat. They are playing politics. A man who has confidence in himBelf, and believes that he can serve the people, would run in the Legislature and, if defeated, would appeal to the people. That is what Ben Tillman would do. He wouldn't be afraid of anything the South Carolina Legislature could do to him so long as he could go to the peo ple. Much as we dislike the Hon. B. It. Tillman, we confess that we find keen pleasure in seeing him play the game. He lays his cards on the table face upwards and says: "Now, beat me, you little fellows, if you can," and everybody passes and lets Tillman take the pot. Other politicians are winking and blinking, guessing and discussing, buttonholing and lobbying and holding caucuses under the stairsteps, having cold chills lest they make somebody angry. Perhaps we do somebody in justice; perhaps some of the candidates who were candidates against the late Mr. Latimer will go before the Legisla ture and offer for Mr. Laiimcr's place. The man who does so will, in our opinion, go before the people strong, whether he gets 20 votes of the Legis lators or not. Defeat by the Legisla ture is nothing; they are only about 175 persons. In the primary this amounts to one precinct. Of course they want to elect one of themselves. They regard the Senatorship as their cake?which it isn't, or ought not to be. But if the candidates for the long term stay out of the race for the short term they will play into the hands of the Legislators not one of whom ought to succeed Mr. Latimer in the Senate. We make this last assertion because it is the record. Not a member of the Legislature in his heart thinks he ought to be sent to the Senate. If he had thought so, he would have been a candidate before the vacancy occurred ?a candidate before the people. To run before the Legislature, and not be fore the people, is the same thing as saying: "I couldn't get this job if the people had the choice, but maybe I can work the wires among the 175 Legisla tors and so I'll grab the unexpired term with the salary for one year, $7,500, being smart enough and good enough for an unexpired term, but too small a potato to go before Democratic voters of South Carolina and ask them for the position." A member of the Legisla ture who seeks election for the short time and boldly declares that he will ask to be elected to the long term next summer will deserve and command pub lic respect. No man should be elected to the short term who is not worthy of a long term. Why should the short term be degraded in this way, in order that timorous politicians may have their little game? The refusal of the avowed candidates for the long term to run before the Legislature forces on the Legislature the necessity of electing a man whom the people do not want. The people do not want any man for Senator whose blood is so thin that he will not ask them for the office. Meantime, they say that the Legisla tors are going to elect one of them selves for the short time. Why? Be cause they can. Not because J. T. Johnson, Stanyarn Wilson, D. E. Fin loy, Jasper Talbcrt, John C. Shoppard, M. C. Butler, J. L. Coker, J. W. Barnwell, (Jcorgo B. Cromer, John B. Cleveland, S. J. Simpson and others do not outclass the average Legislator, but because they are not members of the legislature and are not acquainted with the 175 statesmen composing that body. One member of the Legislature whom we have heard mentioned, and who is worthy of consideration for United States Senator, is William L. Mauldin, of Greenville. In 1870 he was a red shirt rider. Before lN7f. he was a Confederate soldier. He is a man of real ability. He has as much brains in ono corner of his head as some of the little candidates have in their whole co coanuts, and he is still a vigorous and strong man. But they won't elect Dr. Mauldin. Maryland sends to the Senate a man past 80 because he is a splendid man; so does Alabama sometimes, but Dr. Mauldin, who is perhaps 67 or 70, fought in tho war, is therefore too old to be considered by the side of the smooth young, politicians of this day and time in Leuth Carolina. The manner in which the Legislature has assumed that the unexpired term of Senator is the property of one of its own members is one of the nastiest spectacles that has appeared in a long time in this State. The outspoken can didate who would like to be elected in the State primary will be a candidate before the Legislature, and if defeated by a member of the Legislature it will help him with the people. If defeated by another it will not hurt him in his race next summer. I -<?( us have done with rabbit politics. Why should Ben Tillman have a mo nopoly of all the political grit in the State? It looks as though he had it. v THE LATE SENATOR LATIMER. The late Senator Asbury Churchwell Latimer would never have been a United States senator but for the influ ence npon State politics of Senator ?-~jarnjn Ryan Tillman?although at the time of his death it is understood that Senator Latimer was not Senator Tillman's political ally. Senator Latimer's distinguishing characteristic was industry. He was | an untiring and pressing worker. He was a "committee" and "department" senator. His influence in Congress was not large, he was in no sense a leader, but he obtained numbers of benefits in the way of rural delivery routes and appropriations for court houses, etc., for his constituents. In this line of ac tivity he served his people well. He made no enemies in Congress and, un like Senator Tillman, enjoyed the kindly regard of President Roosevelt. Senator Latimer was an excellent business man and would have succeeded in commercial life quite as well as he did succeed in politics. In our judg ment he represented the State fully as weli in the Senate an it has been repre sented since the death of Judge Earle in 1897. Since 1876 South Carolina has ht?d six Democratic senators. Two of them have died without serving a full term. Comparatively speaking Senator Lat imer was a young man. We greatly regret his death. This is Worth Reading. Leo K. Zelinski, of 68 Gibson St., Buffalo, >L Y., says: "I cured the most annoying cold sore I ever had with Bucklen'a Arnica Salve. I applied this salve 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, 26c. Honor Roll. The following'is the honor roll of the Pine Grove school taught by Miss Cora L. Culbertson: Advanced?Bessie Jones. Intermediate?Nellie Ward, Corinne Workman, Frank Workman and Fannie Hill. Primary ?Beatrice Ward and James I Workman. State of Ohio, City of Toledo, Lucas County ss. Frank J. Cheney makes oath that he is senior partner of the firm of F. J. Cheney & Co., doing business in the city of Toledo, county and State afore said, and that said firm will pay the sum of One Hundred Dollars for each and every case of catarrh that cannot be cured by the use of Hall's Catarrh Cure. FRANK J. CHENEY. Sworn to before me r? ,d subscribed in my presence this 6th day of Decem-' her, A. D. 1886. A. W. Gleason. (Seal) Notary Public, j Hall's Catarrh Cure is taken inter nally, acting directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces of the system. F. J. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, O. Testimonials sent free. Price 75 cents per bottle. Sold by all druggists. Take Hall's Family Pills for constipa tion. 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 II. Thornwell, who was at thr time of Iub death Grand Keeper of Rec [ ords and Seals. The proposition to erect the monument was first made at the District Convention of the Knights of Pythiaa, held at Walhalla last week. BITTERS AND KIDNEYS Plant Wood's Garden Seeds FOR SUPERIOR VEGE TABLES fc FLOWERS. Our business, both in Garden and Farm Beieds, is ono of the largest in this country, a result due to the fact that (L Quality is always our ^ jp first consideration, q We are headquarters for Grass and Clover Seeds, Seed Oats, Seed Potatoes, Cow Peas, Sola Beans and other Farm Seeds. Wood's Desorlptlve Catalogue li the best and moit practical of seid catalogues. An up-to-da to arxt re cognized authority on all Uardeu and Kenn crops. Catalogue mailed free on request. Write for it. T. W. WOOD & SONS, SEEDSMEN. - Richmond, Va Discriminate. fYov?re ypER in the selection of your personal effects, whether apparel or jewelry, you'' v.iil appreciate tlie Ui.tiia Exclusivknkss of THE HOWARD WATCH Let u:j present the newest models for your ?nspec?on We also sell the Elgin, Wal tham, Rockford and South Bend Watches. Fleming' Bros. Reliable Jewelers. HOLLISTER'S Kocky Mountain Tea H:iggef s A Bj?/ Medicine for Bu;y Pcoole. Brings Golden Health and Renewed Vigor. A specific for Constipation. Indli/o'-tlon, I.lvftr ind Kidney troubles. I'implcs. Eczcmn, Impure uioo'l. Und Breath. .Sluggish Howols. Heudacho mil DuekochO. Its Kocky Mountain Ten, In lub ot form. 3s rents u l>ox. Genuine made by lOIXlSTBIl l>ar<; COMPAN7, Madison, WIs. 10l0en nuggets for sallow people _ BIMOUSNKSS BITTERS AND KIDNEYS Notice to Creditors. All persons holding claims against the estate of W. E. Lucas, deceased, are hereby notified and required to pre sent them in due form and duly proven to E. K. Lucas, Walhalla. S. C, on or before the 20th day of February next. E. R. LUCAS, Walhalla, S. C, T. C. LUCAS, Rock Hill, 8. C, ALEX LONG, Rock Hill, 8. C. January 29, 1908. Executors. 26-41 On April 1 all subscribers to this pa per who are in arrears will be cut off. The Postal authorities require to do so. Telter, Salt Rheum and Eczema Arc cured *>y Chainlx-rlain'n Salve. Otic npplica tioti relieves tflt itching and burning ?cubutlon. OXFORDS ARE RIPE Oxfords are making their ap pearance everywhere. The La dy who enjoys foot comfort will get her Feet inside of a pair as soon as she possibly can. The styles are very handsome this year. Some of the new ideas are particularly so. Choice Leathers, Skillful Shoe making, Correct Styles, $2, $2.50, $3 to $3.50. Same old price song, we know. But not the same old Oxfords - not by arv means! It's the quality that counts. Not the price, Come, see! Copeland's The One Price Store. Custom ers shoes shined free. - ~N?" t'S i , ,i ,o .jr. ^'.^y?'iuucd oilUohPH" W ? . $1.50 Books For 50c All the latest and most popular $1.50 books in reprint edition now going at only 50c. Palmetto Drug Co. First Showing OF White Goods, Laces and Embroideries ?= AT ? THE HUB. We have just received and put on sale an elegant line of White (ioods, Embroideries and Laces at prices that cannot fail to interest the most careful shoppers. White Waistings. A lovely line of plain and fig ured Waistings 10c, 12.1c* 15c and 20c yard._ White Lawns. A beautiful sheer white Lawn, 40 inches wide, 10c, 12?cand 15c yd. Laces. A fine assortment of Val Laces in match sets 5c, 10c and 15c yd. Flaxon. Has all the advantages of a fine linen Lawn. Latest novelty 20c and 25c. Embroideries and Insertions. Everything in this line to please the fancy and purse. 5c to 50c yd. Lace Curtains. A big line of Lace Curtains, great value 50 to $3.00 pair. Stop* at The Hub this week The Hub. LAURENS, S. C. NOTICE -OF? County Treasurer. The County Treasurer's Books will be open for collection of State, County and Commutation Road Taxes for Fis cal Year, 1907, at the Treasurer's Office from October 15th., to December 31st., 1907. Those who prefer to do so can pay in January, 1907, with one per cent addi tional. Those who prefer paying in February, 1908, can do so with two per cent additional. Those who prefer to pay in March, 1908, to the 16th., of said month, can do so by paying seven per cent additional. After said date the Books will close. All persons owning property or pay ing Taxes for others in more than one Township are requested to call for re ceipts in each of the several Townships in which they live. This is important as additional cost and penalty may be attached. Prompt attention will be given to those who wish to pay their Taxes through the mail by check, mon ey order, etc. Persons sending in lists of names to be taken off are urged to send them early as the Treasurer is very busy during the month of Decem ber. The Tux Levy is as follows. State Tax,. it mills County Ordinary,.3 mills Special County.1J mills Road Tax,.2 mills School,.3 mills Survey of proj>oacd County of Fairview,.OS mills Total,. 14J mills special schools: Laurens Special No. 11 3 3-4 mills No. 1 4 mills No. 2 2 mills No. 3 2 mills No. 4 2 mills No. 6 2 mills No. 0 2 mills No. 7 4 mills Youngs Special No. 10 21-2 mills Ora " No. 12 2 mills Fountain Inn" No. 3B 4 mills Dials " No. 1 3 mills No. 3 2 mills No. 5 2 mills No. G 2 mills Sullivan " No. 1 3 mills No. G 21-2 mills No. 7 3 mills Waterloo " No. 14 3 mills " " No. 1 3 mills No. 2 2 mills No. 3 2 mills " " No. G 2 mills Cross Hill " No. 13 8 mills Cross Hill Sinking fund, 2 1-4 mills Cross Hill Township High School,. 0 3-4 mills Mountville Special No. IG 21-2 mills Hunter " No. 5 3 mills Sullivan Township R. R. Bonds,.4 mills All able bodied male citizens between the ages of 21 and GO are liable to pay a Poll Tax of $1.00, except old soldiers who are exempt at 50 years. Commutation Road Tax $1.00. in lieu of Road duty. Road Tax to be paid by the 1st., day of March. 1908. Other Taxes to be paid at the time stated above. J. D. MOCK, County Treasurer. Oct. 9 1907 td. Final Settlement. Take notice that on the 29th day of February, 1908, I will render a final ac count of my acts and doings as admin istrator of the estate of J. Randal Murph, deceased, in the office of the Judge of Probate of Laurens 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 persons hav ing claims against said estate will pre sent them on or before said date, duly proven, or be forever barred. W. G. MURPH, Jan. 29, 1908. Administrator. 25-lm. Anderson & Blakely BROKERS Real Estate Renting Stocks Bonds Burglary Theift and Fire Insurance Anderson & Blakely Br?kers West Main St- Lauhkns. S. C. Plant I Reliable | Seed. '. That's the kind wc handle We have a good variety of reliable Lj seeds. Plant our seeds and have a good gar- Cj? den. Onion Sets. Silver Skin, Yellow Danver. Kennedy Bros. ?jlt 'jL* ? \*/ -a; 'A- \a/ '-A' va/ ' 7^7^ 7^/Ws ywt^R 7^7^^T^K i OFFERINGS 70 acres land, 2 miles east Gray Court, bounded by L. C. Wilson, S. M. Ball, W. R. Cheek, 6 room dwelling, food barn and outbuilding. Price 2,300. 180 acres land, bounded by Henry Mills and J. O. C. Fleming and others, seven room dwelling, 1 tenant hou?e, barn and good outbuilding. Price 13,860. 51J acres land in town of Lanford, 6 room dwelling and outbuilding. Nicelv situated. Price $4,000. 98 acres land near Watts Mills, bounded by S. O. Leak and M. A. Knight, 1 tenant house. Price $40 per acre. We have now divided the Badgett place into beautiful building lots of dif ferent sizes, and r.re offering choice lots and big inducements to home seekers. See us about these lots and get prices. 100 acres land in town of Ora, S. C. Price $3,000, easy terms. 4 acres land and nine room dwelling, servant's house, in town of Gray Court. Price $2600. 70 building lots in Laurens, in Jersey. Cheap. Apply for description and price. Four acre lot with 10 room dwelling with cook room and pantry, bounded on north by C. & W. C. Ky, east by north Harper street, south and west by Joe Williams and others. Has beautiful grove, good barn and outbuildings; one of the finest locations in the city. Price only $7,000.00. 84 acres near Friendship church, good dwelling and outbuildings. Hounded by lands of W. It. Cheek, D. Woods and others. Price $2,500.00. One lot with four room house on Gar lington st., nicely located. Price$1,C50. 50 acres at Gray Court, 4-roorn house and out building, bounded by lands of E. T. Shell and M. H. Burdine. Price $00 per acre. 240 acres land, 2 milesof Fountain Inn known as the Tom Harrison place, good dwelling, 2 tenant houses, barn and out buildings. Price $8,500.00. Seven room house and two acre lot in town of Gray Court, modern build. Price 2,500.00. 08 acres land 2J miles Gray Court, bounded by landsof J. H.Godfrey, John Armstrong and others. Price$ll650.00. 175 acres of land near Cross Anchor, Snartanburg county. Bounded by lands of Mrs. Bobo, Ashmore Tinsley, Mrs. Hnrris and C. Yarbor. A part "f the Louis Yarbor tract. Price, $3,G00. 100 acres of land near Water]' ', bounded bv land of Pat Anderson. Dol ly Maden, T. A. Nichols and W. II. Wharton. Known as the Jim Allen place. Price, $1,500. 194 acres of land in Sullivan's town ship. Bounded by land of Joe 1). Sulli van, Wash Sharp and others. Price. $2,250. 200 acres of land near Mt. Pleasant church, with two dwellings and out buildings. Bounded by lands of Lee Langston, Will Saxon, J. M. Pearce and the Widdy | lace. Price $2,000. 488 acres land, bounded by J. H, Abercrombie, Bnoree River, J. P. Gra>. O. C. Cox and others, known as the old Patterson home place. Price $7,500.00 112 acres land bounded by lands of W. P. Harris, Bnoree river, J. H. Abercrombie and others. Price $2,000.00 97 acres land, bounded by Gus Mi lam, Ed. Adair and L. C. Tribble, dwelling, one tenant hou.se, good bai n and out building, price ?2,250.00 200 acres land, Waterloo township, bounded by lands of estate of W. T. Smith, J. R. Anderson and Saluda riv er. Price $2,500.00. One lot in city of Laurens, nicely located, six room cottage, containing 5-8 acres. Price $2500.00. I 2G8 acres in Waterloo township, nice I dwelling, two tenant houses, ^ood out building, bounded by lands of J. R. Anderson, D. C. Smith and others, known as the home place of the late Dr. J. R. Smith. Price $3,50n.on. 200 acres land, bounded by lands of Mrs. Jesse Teague, Jno. Watts, Dr. Fuller, dwelling and tennent houses, I horse farm in cultivation. Price $5.000.00. 55 acres, dwelling, good well water, 4 miles north of Laurens, bounded by lands of Henry Mills, Lucy Mills, and Ludy Mills. Price $1.200.00. 290 acres near Ware Shoals, bounded on the north by J. M. Oulla, on the east by Turkey creek, on the south bj H. P. McGhee; known as the Bramblett place; well improved. Price $25.00 per acre. 200 acres in Chesnut Bidge section, hounded by landsof Mrs. Jessie Martin, jJno. Watts, Dr. Fuller and others. Dwelling and tenant houses. Four horse farm in cultivation. Known as the Fannie Hudgcns place. Price per acre, $25.00. Part of lots No. 8 and 9 Converce Heights, City of Spartanburg, S. C. Price $1000.00. Ten acres in the town of Lanford, bound by J. R. Franks, and others. Price $750. 2 acres land in the City of Laurens, on West Main Street, bounded by prop erty of Mrs. Catharine Holmes ami oth ers. Price $1,300. 88 acres in Young's township, bound ed by lands of John Burdctte, S. T. Garrett, W. P. Harris and others, 60 acres in cultivation, good dwelling, two tenant houses. Price $1,850. 101 acres land, Young's township, near Martin's Cross Roads, good dwell ings and outbuildings. Price $2,500, 52 acres land, Young's township, near Martin's Cross Roads, good dwellings and outbuildings. Price$12.50 per acre. 189 acres land in Laurens township, known as the Mat Finley place, about 4 miles from Laurens, 7-rooni dwelling, 3 tenant houses, all necessary outbuild ings, 130 acres in cultivation. Price $5,250. One 40x80 lot with two-story frame and metal roof store room thereon, in town of Owings, S. C. Price $650. One lot 71 x 804, more or less, front ing on Sullivan street, adjoining lot of J. M. Phiipot. Good six room dwelling with city water. A bargain. $2,250.00, Eight room dwelling and 1 acre lot, corner Academy and Irby streets, Lau rens. Modern improvements, $1,600. 153 acres land, one-fourth mile of Warrior creek church, good dwelling; 3 tenant houses, good out buildings, good pastures well watered. Price $31.00 an acre. Can make easy terms. 150 acres of land within the corporate limits of town of Gray Court, with dwelling and 3 tenant houses, barn and out buildings; also fine rock quarry in j good working order, price $4,000. Laurens Trust Co. Laurens, S. C, or J. N. LEAK Mgr. Real Est. Stocksand Bond Dept. u .GRAY COURT, S. C.|g JUST OPENED. One case Dress Ginghams. One case fine Shirting Percales. One lot fine Mercerized White Waisting, yard wide, Scotch cloth, colors fast, a durable fabric for children's dresses. One case fine Embroideries in Cambric and Nainsook, insertions to match, AT W. Q. Wilson & Co. House Cleaning Time At this season of the year all hois?keepers clean house. We are prepared to refinish and repair all kinds of furniture and make it as good as new. We also do Upholstering, put up wall paper or to refinish your walls in any way. Telephone us and let us es timate on a job for you. We Are Experts. We Know How. Miller & Flanders, Telephone 246. -:- Laurens, S. C. ! bargains! & _ < & ? FOR ~ g 5s ? I Saturday! I a, - a v All my Hue of D. \ . Shoes worth ?4.00, r\ Q ? & Saturday only.^Z.V? ?J l<--??-:-:-? jj^j All my line of American Girl Shoes ^ ct ?9 ? for ladies worth $3.00, Saturday only - - s/?i?v a -_ v_'_ ? er-;-?-; ?q All my line (f American Girl Shoes {t* | f)Q m for ladies worth $2.so, Saturday only ?pl?;^0 ? for ladies worth $2.50, Saturday otil) -,-;?.-% Sg| Special prices on Men's Hats Saturday ami .Saturday ?? only. % ^ Post Cards always ic. each. I J. L. HOPKINS. I 16 ?lllillffllllilllillMMaBgM^^ I IDLE MONEY. Why not put your idle money in our Savings Department for a given period? It will earn for you 4 per cent, interest and in the matter of absolute safety there is no investment that you could make that would be more so; then, too, if you find later on that you need the money it will be here waiting for you. We pay 5 per cent, on time certifi cates. ENTERPRISE BANK [LAURENS, S. C. The Peoples Rank of Fountain Inn. Wo wish to announce that The Peo ploa Bank of Fountain Inn. S. C., Will open for business on Tuesday, Feb. 18th inst., in the Cannon handsome new building on corner Main and Depot streets. This Batik is installed with the most modern equipments to secure the safety of all funds entrusted to our care. We cordially invite the public to call and inspect our quarters and open an account with us which we will en deavor to handle to your entire satis faction. L. ABERCROMBIE, Pres. T. J. HUGHES, Vice-Pres. J. W. WHAM, Cashier. KILL the COUGH AND CURE THE LUNGS w? Dr. King's New discovery fORC8i;gi,8,.?& AND ALL THROAT AND LUNG TROUBLES. GUARANTEED SATISFACTORY OR MONEY HF.FUNPRP.