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I! use of flour,' but i the biscuit, more appetiz id wholesome. ABSOLUTELY PURE This is the only baking powder made from Royal Grape Cream of Tartar, It Has No Substitute Thor? are Alum and Phosphite of Lime mixtures sold at a lower price, but no housekeeper regarding the health. Of her family can afford to tue tuom. THE FARMERS' OPPORTUNITY. Mr. Ii. D. Smith, President of the Cotton Association, Issues Strong Address. President E. I). Smith, of the South Carolina Cotton Association, has is sued an address to the people of the Slate, urging the farmers to provide for an abundant grain and forage crop and thus secure further independence in the cotton world. Mr. Smith be lieves the high prices of cotton for two years have enabled the farmers to he in position to provide these supplies, and thus be practically independent of the lien. The statement is as fol lows: "After careful investigation as to conditions in this State, I deem it to be my duty to ask every farmer in the Slate, now that the time has come to prepare for another crop, to take no chances but so lay his plans as to pro vide for an abundant grain and forage crop. By abundant 1 mean not only enough to meet the necessary require ments of his labor*. *s and family, but a surplus of it sufficient to provide for the conversion of a part of it into pork and beef, and for the purpose of using t his live stock as a means of perma nently improving the plantation, reduc ing the fertilizer bill and the supply bill. The. three last years of continued high price cotton has put us into a po sition where we can make the experi ment of an abundance of food and sup ply crops. % "In looking over the causes that bring about the terrible light for higher price cotton I have found that the main cause, and perhaps the only cause, when reduced to its last analysis, has been the indebtedness of the producer to the banker and merchant; and in in vest igatin;; 1 find that this indebted ness is practically all for those very things which a surplus of food crops on the farm would eliminate. 1 thought once that, having control of the price of cotton, we could afford to purchase these things, i still think so; but I am convinced that we will never be able to tconlrol the price of cotton until we '/irst cease to purchase these things. "As 1 have called attention incident ally in another article, the appalling number of hens recorded in this Stale gives the answer to why so much cot ton is put upon the market at a price which I he seller knows in not what he is entitled to, but which necessity drives him to lake. "Wo have made a wonderful fight, und have accomplished a wonderful victory, and with practically the lien debt eliminated and the fertilizer bill largely decreased, means the compara tive emancipation and absolute control of the cotton crop by the cotton grower. "The present outlook is for much higher prices during the spring and summer, and for that reason I fear there will be a tendency on the part of the cotton grower to load himself up again with debt for fertilizer and sup plies; and then, in order to make pro vision to meet with this debt to load himself up with a nig cotton crop, which means a burden too great for him to bear and a consequent sacrifice of what otherwise would be his. "So without attempting to begin an organized effort, I appeal to the com mon sense, experience and wisdom of the farmers, and beg each and every one to let's start this year with the de termination to provide for the liquida tion at home for our hay, grain, meat and fertilizer bill, so that we will be in debt to nobody for these things but ourselves; then next fall let all those who have tried it meet at the fair grounds in Columbia anil have an ex perience meeting as to what our pros pects are for next year, based upon the consciousness of having an abund ance at home and no pressing obliga tions to force our cotton on the mar ket at a price less than that indicated. "I have no doubt of our winning the price for which we stand this year, in no State do I hear of any inclination lo weaken, but having so much debt upon us, and being put to so many ex pedients to borrow money on our cot ton in order to meet our obligations, when without this indebtedness and ob ligations we could meet the issue, set tle it at our own good pleasure and be thoroughly independent of all parties, let's try the experiment in the year 11)08 in the State of South Carolina. In my visits and communications to the other States I shall insist upon the same thing. E. I). SMITH." Paster and faster the pace is set By people of action, vim and get; So, if at the finish you would be, Take Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea. Palmetto Drug Co. TO LIQUIDATE SCHOOL DLBT. County's Share of Dispensary Profits to be Diverted to School Debt. At the recent Session of the General Assembly the Laurons delegation had the county dispensary law amended as re lates to the division of the profits for Lau rens county' by diverting the county's share?two-thirds of the net earnings to the public school fund for the purpose of liquidating the back indebtedness of the schools. In addition, a levy of 1J mills is made for the same purpose. It will be recalled that the grand jury recommended that bonds be issued for this purpose, and also placing the schools on a cash basis. The scheme was endorsed by the two school asso ciations, and the members of the Legis lature were asked to secure the pas sage of a bill to this effect. In response to this recommendation the delegation decided to have the law relating to Laurens county changed, by covering the amount of dispensary profits allowed the county into the school fund, all of which, as under stood, is to be applied to the debt this year. In order to meci current school ex penses, the county snnowisor is au thorized to borrow an amount for this purpose?not to c.vcecii, however, the mills school tax levy. The members think this is the best plan The county levy, as put in the general supply bill, is 1-1 mills for ordinary county purposes; 1 1-1 mills railroad bonds and interest; 1 1-2 mills roads and bridges. (iambling in Commodities. Whether grain and cotton growers get, on the whole, a better price for their products because of the enormous speculation in them has been debated time out of mind, without any conclu sion. The argument is especially lively just now when tin1 general subject of speculation is receiving much atten- J tion. There is no doubt as to what the far mers themselves think upon the sub ject, although that, of course, is not conclusive. Hut it is quite obvious that if growers do get more because oi* tin ' gambling then consumers pay more on account of it. First and last a lot of money is made out of this (rambling; otherwise it would not continue. Whether the bull finally gets this money, or the bear, or simply the broker, does not matter. Whoever gets it does not earn a penny of it. He does not produce, or trans port or distribute a bushel of grain <>r a pound of cotton, lie contributes abso lutely nothing to industry itself, lie merely sits outside and bets on it. So the money that is made in .speculation, whatever the amount and whoever re ceives it, is just so much scooped out of the wealth that the country produces, with no return on the scooper's part. Poker playing, if sufficiently extensive, might help the ivory trade, but 'hat would not justify it. Saturday Eve ning Post. COUNTY TEACHERS' MLETINO. Will Be Held on Saturday, March 28. The Programme. The next meeting of the Laurens County Teachers' Association will be held in the court house at Laurens on Saturday, March 28, Following is the programme: Physiology and Hygiene in the Pub lie Schools?Paper by Miss Kate Addi son. Discussion led by Prof. Jas. H. Shealey. Method of Teaching Arithmetic in Primary Grades, with Blackboard Illus trations-Paper by Miss Clara Wel born. Discussion led by Prof, W, C. Duncan. ('ivies in the Public Sc,tools -Paper by Miss Ella Copeland Discussion led by Prof. W. S. Hough. Suggestions as to the Use of Rural Libraries - Papers by Misses Emma Dial ann Pearl Blakely Discussion led by Prof. John D. Hunter. The above programme will he inter esting, and the presence of every teacher in the county is earnestly de sired. Free entertainment will be pro vided. R. W. NASli, For Committee. Lor Diseases of the Skin. Nearly all diseases of the skin, such as eczema, tetter, salt rheum and bar bers' itch, are characterized by an in tense itching and smarting, which often makes life a burden and disturbs sleep and rest. Quick relief may be had by applying Chamberlain's Salve. It al lays the itching and smarting almost instantly- Many cases have been cured by its use, For sale by baurens Drug Co. Beware of Ointments for Catarrh That Contain Mercury, as mercury will surely destroy the scnue of smell and completely derange the whole system when entering- it through the mucous surfaces. Such ar i tides should never be used except on ( prescriptions from reputable physicians, | as the damage they will do is ten-fold I to the good you can possibly derive fror? them. Hall's Catarrh Cure, manu red by F. J. Cheney & Co., Toledo, Sontains no mercury, and is taken sally, acting directly upon the i Wind mucous surfaces of the sys-; tern. In buying Halls Catarrh Cure be sure you get the genuine. It is taken ? internally and made by F. J. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, O. ; Testimonials sent free. Price 75 eents , per bottle. Sold by all druggists. Take Hall's Family Pills for constipa tion. Final Settlement. Take notice that on the 21st day of April, 1908. we will render a final ac count of our acts and doings as adminis trators of the estate of John Hollings worth, 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 our trust as administrators. 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. ? J. C. HOLLINGSWORTH, M. H. STONE, Administrators. March 18, 1908._33-lm Tetter, Salt Rheum and Eczema Arc enrol 1>y Cltatntx 1 laitt'fl Strive. One npplicn lion rcHcvc? the it. hing and burning sensation. COMING! Laurens, Wed., APRIL 1 Enlarged to many times its for= mer size. The Oniy Big Show Coming:. Two performances daily rain or shine: at 2 and 8 p. m. ^mm?ml nil ilSia rV;itJQB| DD 0.1 BS DEPOSIT BY MAIL AT 4% Compounded Twice a Year Tin's hank receives deposit a by mail from nil sections of tho country, and allows 1 per cent on same, com pounded twice a year. By this method you can deposit and withdraw quickly, safely and conveniently, and have the benefit of the security afforded by the largo r< BOUrccS and financial strength of this bank. Dope its are received in any amount from one dollar up, and may ho withdrawn whene ver desired. Write for booklet, free. TOTAL ASSETS $3,000,000.00 A.? 0. ft-Knim (PrM. ( ??-? C..Uiv, ). . Pr,.i,|,nt ? ii r?n.ViM*prMlflfnl Km s Oirm.Vlc?.pmld?ni Cl.lilrr A..t. CmMo CANDtRR BUILDING. ATLANTA. GA. IVORY, BRASS ?n? IRON BEDS. We have just received a solid car of Iron Beds in different designs, sizes and colors, beautifully finished in ivory, brass, blue, white, green, mahogany and Vernis Martin, with gold and brass trimmings. This is the largest and best assortment of Iron Beds that you can find anywhere to select what you want from, and on account 7>f buying them in car load quantities direct from the manufacturer we get them at prices that we can save you money if you will see our line before you buy. k9 ? ??? ml ???? OF - Spring Assortments. - 1 A big treat awaits you. Our buyer has just returned from the northern markets, bringing with him a beautiful assortment of Spring Goods. Come and see the result of forethought and good judgment in selecting the best from the great progressive northern houses. Every department in the store received the same careful at tention and is fairly teeming with choice values for the advent of Spring. A complete and varied assortment in every line enables us to serve you with the newest and best goods, and, as always, at the lowest prices. Below we mention a few of the exceptionally good values. Beautiful Spring Silks. Our Silk department has blossomed forth in all the new shades for Spring. We are showing a splendid assortment of Pongee and similar rough weaves which will be very fashionable this season as well as Taffetas, Peau de Soie, Suisine, HabUtai, Foulard and wash Silks in white, black and the popular shades. You will be astonished at the variety of these lustrous fabrics and equally so at the moderate prices, Taffeta and Pongee, excellent quality $1.00 yd Other rough effects, very good quality 50 yd Suisine in the leading shades. 47i yd Nobby New Dress Goods. New Dress Goods are here in a tempting ar ray, so the matter of making your selections won't be at all difficult. We are showing stylish weaves in Serges, Panamas, Chiffon Panamas, Batiste, Mohairs, etc., in plain colors, shadow effects and herringbone stripes. The assortment was never better nor the prices lower. Attractive Wash Fabrics. The manufacturers of wash goods used every effort to make their products for 1908 exceed those of previous years in variety and beauty. We think they have succeeded admirably and you will share the opinion when you see the delectable as sortment or Percales in neat stripes and figures, plain and mercerized madra.3, chambray in dainty dependable shades, plain and mercerized ginghams which will be very popular this summer, etc. Ex cellent values at . 10c, 15c and 25c Dainty White Goods. For waists and dresses we have the daintiest new line of sheer, barred and striped Muslins, plain and figured Swisses, Organdy, India Linon, Persian Lawn and Madras at 19c, 25c, 35c and 50c Linen Suitings. For your wash suits we have unusually good values in Linen Suitings. It makes very stylish suits and dresses and wears elegantly. In white at .25c, 40c and/50c In colors at. 25c Winsome Neckwear. Dainty Neckwear lends a touch of elegance to the plainest waist. Don't deny yourself a look at our assortment of pretty Collars and Ties in linen and fancy silk and lace creations. And don't miss seeing the "Merry Widow" bow which is taking every place by storm. Price .25c It is really wonderful how those lace and em broidered collar and cuff sets brighten up a suit. Fetching patterns to select from.50c to 98c Charming Embroideries I Laces. You will find just the right trimming for your thin drosses or underwear in our extensive assort ment of Embroideries and Laces. Many beauti ful blind and eyelet patterns in Cambric, Swiss and Nainsook Flouncing, Edging, Allover Inser tion and bands. Also Corset Cover Embroidery. Prices range from. 5c to 50c Pretty patterns in Cluny, Torchon, Point de Paris, Val, etc 5c, 10c, 12c and 15c Hen's Hats and Furnishings. Not "a man for the hat" but "a hat for the man." On the latter principle we have been sell ing hats with great success. Very few men look well in the same style hat, but from our large line we are always able to entirely satisfy our custom ers with becoming, stylish head gear. We want you to see the new styles and shapes for spring. They are decidedly nobby, and, we are sure, will meet with your approval. Prices .$2 and $3 A line of high class Spring Suits in the new styles is ready for you. Also a full assortment of dress and working Shirts, Neckwear, Underwear, Hosiery and Suspenders. k n ah I 6 i 6% to? J. E. M1NTER & BRO., The Reliable Store. S