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Tili: ADVERTISER. Subscription Price* 12 Mont hs, $1.00 Payable in Aiivancc. s. E. honey, Editor. published hy advertiser printino company laurens, s. 0. HATES kok Aovkktising. ? Ordinary advertisements, per square, one inser tion, $1.00; each subsequent insertion, 50 cents. Liberal reduction made for large advertisements. Obituaries: All over60 words, one cent a word. Notes of thanks: Five cents the line. Entered at the postoffice at I.aurens, S. ('. as second class mail matter. l.AURHNS, S. C. JUNK 3. 1908. Consistency is a jewel that dazzles some people into utter blindness. There was a large crowd in the city Saturday due to two facts it was Dec oration day and the dispensary was open. It la hooves us to elect MEN to the General Assembly. Why is Union so unlike I.aurens? Were the South Carolina messenger boys instructed not to "root" at Den ver? North Carolina has voted State pro hibition by an overwhelming majority. We extend hearty congratulations. The Anderson Mail says the Hon. 11. II. Watkins, although born in I.aurens county, inoveH to Anderson when he reached the age of discretion. That is very true; but we venture to remark that Mr. Watkins would not choose Anderson for his birthplace with I.au rens still on the map. When the Governor of North Caro lina met the Governor of Oeorgia the Governor of North Carolina said to the Governor of Georgia: there's a blessed oasis bet ween us. With the supply from Augusta cut olT in January and from Salisbury to he stopped soon some of these people will just he driven to drink dispensary boo/.e. Horrors of midnight! li has been reported that there is a dog in the manger of the Democratic stables. "Behold! we have played the fool" may possibly be heard at some time during this year. The 1,aureus county delegation to the State convention voted solidly for (Jen eral Wilio Jones and unanimously against Editor W. E. Gonzales in the election of delegates. Seven voted for Hon. II. II. Watkins and one for Mr. .1. I*. Grace Intelligent perusal of the vote and a moment's consideration of the tactics used at the Columbia convention would easily convince any Open-minded person that Editor (ionzalcs was attacked from more than one quarter and opposed by members of more than one faction. A good man and excellent citizen of the county made this remark yester day: "I cannot alTord to run for the legislature nor even to serve as a rep resentative if elected." The salaries of our representatives should be made sufficiently large to induce men of abil ity to olfor for the places, No man of business can afford to give away Iiis money-earning time: besides it would not be tho exercise of sound business judgment. South Carolina can alTord to pay $l().i?i a day to a man of brains Whose services are worth that; she cannot afford to pay $0.00 to those whose earning capacity and worth of service would not amount to thirty cents. A cheap man is worse than no man. A friend greeted us in the following manner a few days ago: "Man, you ought never to have said in your paper that the "Singin' Schule" was not a good show. Of course I know and so do numbers of others that it was the poorest thing we ever put on tho stage lu re, but you should not have said so; I.aurens is capable of giving line ama teur performances." We remark in the first place that this slobbering kind of praise, even when praise is deserved, is about the most disgusting thing we know of; but when no praise at all is warranted we think nothing but a just criticism becoming to a self-respecting man or newspaper. Laurens is capable of as good ama teur shows as any town in South Caro lina; this lias been demonstrated in times past and will be again. Doubt less if the last performance here had been practiced a bit longer and a little more thoroughly it would have been much bettor. The Advertiser has a reputation for veracity; it. will be main tained oven in crit icising local affairs. William Jennings Bryan is one of the greatest personalities it has ever been our pleasure to meet. To hear him say "How do you do?" and see his face meanwhile would win almost anyone to him- as a man. There is consolation in the fact that Cole L. Blease will not be in the Senate next year. And that he will not be Governor. Some days ago in a certain South Carolina city we heard this remark: "that was certainly a Blease conven tion that met in Columbia last week." Now when Mr. Blease is defeated for Governor this fall will that not mean that the State Democratic convention was not a representative body? THR TWILIGHT ZONE. j William Jennings Bryan has given utterance to many very interesting ob servations regarding government, its functions and abuses, but among the most pertinent is the following in ref erence to the boundary line between State and National goverment: "I am a strict constructionist, if that means to believe that federal govern ment is one of delegated powers and that constitutional limitations should be carefully observed. 1 am jealous of any encroachment upon the rights of the State, believing that the States are as indestructible as the Union is indis soluble. It is, however, entirely con sistent with this theory to believe, as I do believe, that it is just as imperative that the general government shall dis charge the duties delegated to it as it is that the States shall exercise the powers reserved to them. There is no twilight zone between the nation and the State, in which exploiting interests can take refuge from both, and my ob servation is that most- not all, but most of the contentions over the line between nation and State are traceable to predatory corj>orations which are trying to shield themselves from de served punishment or endeavoring to prevent needed restraining legislation." As a matter of fact all dispute be tween Federal and State authorities arises from economic and not political conditions. Commerce between this and foreign countries and between the States is the root of all the contention, and in a government like ours the great corporations for a time find shelter in the "twilight zone between the nation and State," despite the denial by Mr. Bryan of the existence of such a zone. This is a growing government and in the process of growth new industries spring up and before the Federal con stitution or the State laws can be inter preted or applied these corporate inter ests have gained their foothold. There is a "twilight zone" and we are not surprised. Itsexistence argues the growth and extension of this coun try's interests. Now, as to preventing j abuses by the corporations which take advantage of this condition, we leave that for others to solve. Indirectly Mr. Bryan admits the existence of this un certain and hazy ground between the powers of State and Nation, and his ar gument goes on to show that such should not be the ease. In our opinion there will never be a strict and positive boundary line; but if there ever shall be it will mean that the great American republic has reached its limits of growth and progress. "Health Coffee" is really the closest Coffee Imitation ever yet produced. This clever Coffee Substitute was re cently produced by Dr. Shoo]), of Ra cine, Wis. Not a grain of rea1 Coffee in it either. Dr. Snoop's Health Coffee is made from pure toasted grains, with malt, nuts, etc. Really it won 1(1 fool an expert who might drink it for Cof fee. No 20 or 30 minutes tedious boil ing. "Made in a minute," says the doctor. Sold by J. M. Philpot. Tribute of Respect. Whereas, on Feb. 3d it pleased Cod, our heavenly Father, to remove from our midst Bro. James Hamilton, a mem ber of Brewerton Lodge No. lK.'J, and while we deplore the death of the brother we hope he has entered that celestial lodge above. Therefore, bo it Resolved 1. That we tender our deep* est sympathy to the bereft wife, who now survives him. 2. That a page of our Masonic record book be inscribed to his memory. 3. That a copy of these resolutions be sent to the bereaved wife and family and a copy to the two county papers, the Herald and the Advertiser, for publication. C. W, JON KS, T. R. JON KS, L. C. CULBKRTSON, Committee. No Need of Suffering (rum Rheumatism. It is a mistake to allow rheumatism to become chronic, as the pain can al ways be relieved, and in most cases a cure effected by applying Chamberlain's Pain Balm. The relief from pain which it affords is alone worth many times its cost. It makes sleep and rest possible. Kven in cases of long standing this lini ment should be used on account of the relief which it affords. 26 and 60 cent sizes for sale by Kaurens Drug Co. Fine Young Man. The Klberton Star has the following I about a Kaurens county man: Mr. A. B. Crisp, the Seaboard agent at Heardmont. was in Elberton Friday afternoon. He paid the Star an appre ciated call. He says Heardmont is im proving and has bright prospects. Ac cording to our judgment he is a very fine young man and the railroad has a valuable employe in him. Or.King's N?w UVePiEte The best In tho world. I AMONG THE EXCHANGES. | t t He Is By Birth. Col. H. H. Watkins, ono of the dele gates at largo to Denver, is a I.aurens county man. I.aurens Advertiser. He is not. He is an Anderson man. He was born in Laurens county, but he couldn't help it, and he moved to An derson as soon as he reached years of discretion and lie has lived hero over since.- Anderson Mail. Don't Mention it. If the Laurens Baptist church will expel a member who votes for the dis pensary what will it do to one who votes for Hon. Cole Blease for governor? ? Anderson Mad. K Will Triumph. Our platform: Whiskey drinking is dangerous to say the least of it. and as a citizen we refuse to help create de mand for a commodity which may harm us or others. ? Laurens Advertiser. Our platform: Whiskey selling is wrong in principle, inherently wrong; and as a citizen and voter we refuse to authorize itssale. I.aurens Advertiser. We heartily endorse these two strong plutforms of Editor Boney'8. May the day soon dawn when these will be the sentiments and tho principles acted upon by every citizen in our State.? Branchville Journal. Then Pay Up. Greenwood and Laurens have both raised their mayors' salary recently to $600. Newberry is as good a town as Greenwood or Laurens and has as good a mayor. -Newberry Observer. And Sayin' Nothin'. The Laurens Advertiser complains that the people of that town do not talk enough to suit the news-gatherer. Per haps the good people of Laurens are I "sawin' wood."?The State. Chasing the Gratters. The $15,000 which was appropriated by the last General Assembly to be used in the prosecution of cases against certain persons in, connection with the all'airs of the late State dispensary, at last becomes available, the. Supreme Court having ordered the money turned over to the Attorney General. On ac count of the interference of Judge Pritchard with the duties of the wind ing up commission this money could not be paid over, but the decision of Judge Pritchard to vacate that part of his or der which restrained the commissioners from handing over the funds removed the obstacle and it becomes available for use on the order of the State Su preme Court. Now that the money for carrying on the prosecution of these cases is in the hands of the law department of the State it is expected that there will be no further delay in the proceedings. There has been much wrong-doing in connection with the State liquor institu tion and the people of South Carolina are anxious that the guilty should be brought to justice. Greenville News. Constant Improvement. The Laurens Advertiser is becoming more and more enjoyable and is among the most interesting of county week lies. ?Our Monthly. None of Blease For His. The Anderson Daily Mail wants to know "if the Laurens Baptist church will expel a member wdio votes for the the dispensary what will it do to one who votes for Hon. Cole Blease for governor?" It ought to be regarded as an offense against the peace and dignity of the commonwealth, punishable by impris onment to vote for Cole Blease for i governor. Spartanburg Herald. But Not For Long. When prohibition goes into effect in Alabama and North Carolina travellers from Birmingham and other points should bear in mind that there are no dispensaries in South Carolina north of Columbia except in Abbeville and Lau rens.?News and Courier. Dr. Leonard's Body Found. Spartanburg, May 29.? The body of Dr. T. D. Leonard, who was drowned in a pond near Tucapau on last M onday, was found this afternoon at f> o'clock. Searching parties have been constantly at the pond, but until this Afternoon there was no sign of his body, though the body of Rev. ('. A. B. Jennings was found Tuesday morning. The body was much disfigured by reason of hav ing been submerged in the water for four days. The body was found on a log almost half a mile from where the seine was discovered, where it is sup posed he first went down. The burial will take place at Sharon church in Keidsville tomorrow afternoon at four o'clock. State. Weak women should try Dr. Shoop's Night Cure. These soothing, healing, antiseptic suppositories go direct to the seat of those weaknesses. My "Book No. 4 For Women" contains many val uable hints to women, and it is free. Ask Dr. Shoop, Kncine, Wis., to mail it. Ask the Doctor in strictest confi dence any questions you wish answered. Dr. Shoop's Night Cure is sold by Pal metto Drug Co. I You're the man We Want to Shoe SOME MKX, who don't know, have an idea that all Shoes arc alike. They think that ?when they pay $3, $3.50, $4, $5 or >S6 for a pair of Shoes, ? that it doesn't make much dif ference where they buy them, that a Shoe is a Shoe and that's all there is to it. These Hen are Mistaken ! It's true that all Shoe prices sound about the same. There isas much difference in the .Shoe as there is in the men who wear them. Our Men's Shoes arc the choice pro ducts of the World's Best Shoe Makers. We select the best Shoes that the best makers turn out. There arc no better Shoes than ours to be had anywhere. If you've never worn our sort of .Shoes, Sir, suppose you test us this spring-. We'll promise yon the best Shoes for the money that ever covered your fett. COPELAND'S. The One Price Stor re 1 Customers' Shoes Shined Krcc. Man and Boy Always bad! That is what it is to buy a cheap buggy. You should look for quality in a bug gy as much, if not more, than you would in everything else. And if you look at ours you will find it in abundance. .v full line of Harness and Horse Millinery. Barksdale & Franks Laurens, S. C. Who Uses Hyomei ? The Best People In Laurens Say Laurcns Drug Co. No other remedy or treatment for catarrh has ever been as popular or made so many remarkable cures in Lau rens as Hyomei. The best people attest its curative virtues in catarrhal troubles, say Lau rens Drug Co., who are the local agents. The fair way in which Hyomei was sold, to refund the money unless it gave satisfaction, was the best proof when it was introduced that it posse-sod un usual curative powers. Laurens Drug Co. took all the risk of the treatment giving satisfaction, and left it to the purchasers to be the judge. The sales rapidly grew and today there is no other remedy in Laurens Drug Co. 's stock that has such a large and staple sale. The first breath of Hyomei's healing air kills all catarrhal poison. Try Hyomei today on Laurens Drug Co.'s offer to refund the money if the treatment does not give you satisfac tion. Final Settlement. Take notice that on the 150th day of June, 1008, I will render r. final account of my ucts and doings as administratrix of the estate of J, llarvy Cray, de ceased, in the oflice 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 administratrix. All persons indebted to said estate are notified and required to make nay 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. ISABELLA CRAY. Administratrix, May 27. 190K. 43-Im Player Pianos? hereafter McCord, the Piano Man, will use this space to present attractive piano propositions. If you desire to be informed about pianos, or to pur chase a Piano at the very LOWEST PRICE and on the very best terms, it will pay you to see or write him, Notice the names of a few of His Valued Patrons in this immediate section; Many other purchasers throughout South Carolina could be mentioned, but a few home purchasers are mentioned, and it is hoped, they will not be offended by this presention. Dr. 1.. S. Fuller, M s. I. A. Pike, .). Walter Cray, C. I.. Fuller. Mrs. S. L. Nelson, Mrs. Maitie Mcdloek, Miss Ycargin, .1. .1. Dunn, Mrs. .1. W. Clark. Miss Corrinne Martin, Mrs. Mary Gaffe Miss Nannie Bramlett, Messer Dahl), H. M. Hill, W. II. Drummond, .1. W. Garrett, T. F. Babb, Dr. Boason, Augustus Hull', G? C. Hopkins. T. J: Weathers, Rev. B. C. Watson, W. C. Hipp. M. II. Fowler, R. W. Nichols, Mrs. Hut her Roper, ('apt. .1. M. Phllpot, F.. A. Sullivan, .1. A. Austin, .1. A. Franks. Miss Agnes Boyd, Mrs. A. s. Easter by, I). A. Davis, T. D. Hake, T. Mack Roper, M. A. Summerei, T. 1?. Brown, Mrs. .J. Warren Bolt. .1. W. A. Boyd, B. C. Burns, Adolph Shayor, .1. L. Hopkins, Mrs. Mattie Lindsay. S. J. Riisor, .1. I.. Boyd, Mrs. L. A. McCord, Mrs. Alhert Burns, Mrs. Willie Walker, W. M. Myers, .1. I.ee Langs ton, J. 1. Coleman, Min. .1. M. Hampton, Miss Lydo Milam, ?I. T. Brown, Miss Irene Ray, First Presbyterian Church S. S. Mayor C. M. Babb, O. C. Cox, J. W. Thompson, B. C. Crisp, W. F. Cleveland, Mrs. Monte Dagnnll, City Graded Schools. And others, besides many scores of organ purchasers which will be mentioned at another time. Write i.? h im if yon Want a l'iano: it is to your interest, L. A. McCORD, The Piano Man. April 22, 1908. LAURENS, S. C A Beautiful Woman. 1 lor surroundings should ho in har mony, and ran host ho made so by a well kopt homo. The I-, & M. Pure Paint makes the home beautiful. It presorvOS it and prevents decay. The cost per gallon readv for use is only SI.20, 11 wears for ton years and longer. Thirty-three years of contin uous use is evidence. 11. & M. Paint Agencies; J. H & M. I-. Nash. Laurens. Clinton Pharmacy, Clinton. 4!l-2t Or. K ina's New Lit e Pills The best in the world. J. L. M. IRBY CIV IL EN U 1 N i: s: I! Office over Laurens Drug Co. Boyco Stone, a young while man of had reputation, was shot and killed last Monday night near the town of Qroer by a negro man named Henry Fowler. It is claimed that Stone attempted a; sault upon the wife of FoWlor.