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LAURENS LAD HAS GAINED NATIONAL FAME. Master T. K. Hudgcns Whitewashes the (i. 0. P. Elephant Caricatured by Brantley Smith in The State. On Sunday of June 7th the Columbia State printed on its first page a cartoon depicting the Republican party in the usual G. O. P. elephant form, but with three dark blots upon its back and Hanks. These blots or splotches repre sented "Hard Times," "Panic" and "Campaign Fund Publicity Fiasco." Accompanying this representation was this notice: "Wanted ?Someone to Whitewash the Elephant," and in the picture .vas offered a $150 reward to any person who could explain why the G. O. P. should remain in power. Laurens had within her borders a bright young man with an idea, which he at once carried out. He is the young son of Mr. T. K. Hudgens, T, K. the junior, aged about six. Clipping the cartoon from The State he proceeded to | whitewash the elephant according to direction, sent it to The State and claimed the reward. However, young Mr. Hudgcns had only whitewashed the "picture" of the G. O. P. elephant, an easy task, while whitewashing the real' tiling, the spotted G. O. P., would have proven an elephantine undertaking. Hut the ingenious idea of the lad at tracted a great deal of attention and comment, not only in this State but elsewhere. The following article ap pears in the Washington Star: Myriad are the reasons given why the Republican party should be continued in power in letters received at the head quarters of the Republican congres sional Campaign committee in the Met ropolitan National Bank building in this city, responding to advertisements tainted all over the country offering $150 for the best essay on the subject. Novel was the response sent in through the courtesy of The State, a Democratic paper of Columbia, S. C. The State printed a cartoon entitled "White Elephant," and showing a pic ture of an elephant, emblematic of the Republican party, all covered with spots labeled "Panic," "HardTimes," "Cam paign Publicity Fiasco," etc. Under neath the picture were the words, "Wanted Some One to Whitewash the Elephant." A reply was received by the paper from a little lad of Laurens, S. C, who signed himself "T. K. Hudgcns," and said: ' J whitewashed the elephant. And I hope to get the reward, for I want to buy me a pony with it." Sure enough he had whitewashed the elephant. Inclosed with the letter was a clipping of the cartoon covered with whitewash. The black spots were still discernablc, but a brave effort had been made to obliterate them. William E. Gonzales, editor of the paper, under date of June 11th, sent the exhibits in the case to Chairman Sherman of the committee with the following letter: "Dear Sir: Amid the serious work of the campaign this glimpse of simplicity with its unconscious touch of humor may not be unpleasant to you. A white ele phant would not take the place of a pony for him. Very truly yours, "WM. E. GONZALES." A clipping from The State was also inclosed giving an account of the epi sode and saying the editor was sending the boy's letter to the Republican con gressional committee. In reply to Editor Gonzales the fol lowing letter was written a few days later by Francis Curtis, who is in charge of the committee rooms in Mr. Sher man's absence: "Mr. William E. Gonzales, Editor The State, Columbia, S. C. "My Dear Sir: I certainly appreciate to the full your kind note of June 11th with enclosure from the little lad who whitewashed the elephant and the clip ping from your paper concerning same. I have taken no little pleasure in show ing it to both Republicans and Demo crats, all of whom have fully appre ciated it and enjoyed it. "Our partisanship here is not so acute that we cannot tak'' pleasure in such incidents. And I sincerely wish that it was in my financial power to send the little fellow the pony he so much dc aires. "When he gets big enough to vote ho will .lcarn that a 'live elephant,' hlack or white, Is far preferable to a 'dead donkey.' And we are even hoping at no distant day the editor of The State will come to the same conclusion. "With highest regards, believe me to be, "Yours most sincerely, "FRANCIS CURTIS." "Health Coffee" is really the closest Coffee Imitation ovor yet. produced. This clever Coffee Substitute was re cently produced by Dr. Shoop, of Ra cine, Wis. Not a grain of real toffee in it cither. Dr. Slump's Health Coffee is made from pure toasted grains, with malt, nuts, OtO. Really if would fool an expert who might drink it for Cof fee. No 2n or 80 minutes tedious boil ing. "Made in a minute." says the doctor. Sold by J. M. Philpot. LOCAL AND PERSONAL MENTION. Mrs. J. j. Ragan. of Summerton, ia in the city this week visiting Mrs. Mary E. Bowen. Prof. I. E. Curry, of this count v. a teacher in Lander College at Green wood, was In the city last Thursday shaking hands with Iiis many friends here. Mr. Gus. W. Cunningham, of Mad dens, and a recent Ph. 1). graduate of Cornell University, was iure Thursday. Mr. Cunningham "lias accepted the chair of English in Middlebury College, Ver mont, for next session. Mr. Alma B. L?ngsten, of Madden, left last week for Nashville, Tenn., where he supplies a pulpit for the sum mer. In September he returns to the Louisville Seminary to take his Master of Theology degree. Mr. E. II. Wilkes, who has been un well for some days, left last Thursday for a short stay at Glenn Springs. Mrs. St. Clair Lee and daughter, Miss Ella, and Miss Mary McGhee, of Green wood, spent a few days last week with the family of Mr. W. II. Gilkerson. Mr. Frank McCravy left last week for Greenville, where he will take vocal music lessons under Prof. W. F. Barnes, of the Greenville Femalo College Rev. C. F. Rankin left Friday for Red Springs, N. C, to be present at and participate in the dedication of the new Presbyterian church there on Sun day. Mr. Rankin was pastor of thai church for a period of six years. Mr. Ernest Huff, of Greenville, was in the city Friday visiting his father, Mr. A. Huff. Mrs. Herbert Martin was the guest of Mrs. C. H. Roper last week. Miss Gena Byrd, after spending some time with her cousin, Mrs. C. II. Roper, has returned home. The Advertiser received a cotton bloom through the mail on Thursday, the 25th, from Mr. S. A. Leaman, of Cross Hill. While not the first of the season this is yet early. We congratu late Mr. Leaman. Wants Real Estate Here. The president of the Chamber of' Commerce some days ago received communication from a real estate dealer in Greensboro, N. ('., inquiring about, real estate in and near Laurens. He states his desire to purchase from eight to twenty acres of town or suburban property suitable for residence lots. This letter indicates an outside estimate of Laurens and shows the desire of I outsiders to come here for business. Whether or not this dealer has made a purchase is not yet known, but these facts are stated here to show the kind of work the Chamber of Commerce can do. Death of a Little Qirl. Mr. and Mrs. Berry Crawford, of the Brewerton section, have the sympathy of many friends in the death of their little five-year-old daughter, Myrtle, which sad event occurred June 19th, the child being ill only a few days. Over Thirty-five Years. In 1872 then* was a great deal of di arrhoea, dysentery and cholera infan tum. It was at this time that Cham berlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy was first brought into use. It proved more successful than any other remedy or treatment, and has for thir ty-five years maintained that record, j Prom a small beginning its sale and use has extended to every part of the United States and to many foreign countries. Nine druggists cut of ten will recommend it when their opinion i^ asked, although they have other medi cines tuat pay them a greater profit. It can always be depended upon, even in the most severe and dangerous cases. For sale by Laurens Drug Co. Two Weddings of Note Clinton, June 23. Two North Caro lina weddings of the past month of in terest in this county were tin SO of Miss Chester Hell, of Brovard, N. C, to Mr. J, R. Withers, a prominent merchant of Davidson, which was celebrated in May at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Hell. The other was that of Miss Ellio Fur man Copeland, of StatCSVille, N. C. to Mr. Frank Wallace Webster, of New York city, a successful civil engineer. This wedding was very quiet and was celebrated on the 10th of Juno at the home of the bride's father, Capt, .1. W. Copeland. Both these brides spent much of their girlhood in Clinton. Mrs. Withers being a graduate of the college here. Both are widely and prominently connected. Dr. Puller in Washington. Following is an item by Mr. McGowau in the News and Courier of Juno 26th: Washington, June 25. Dr. L. S. Fuller, 01 Laurens, has been one of Washington's interesting visitors dur ing the past week. He is brim full of enthusiasm for his home town and pre dicts even better things in the future than she has achieved in the past. While here Dr. Fuller visited Mr. Jos. Holmes, one of tin- big men in the United States geological survey, lie, like Dr. Fuller, is from Laurens, and long ago achioved success in the world of letters and science. Boy's Life Saved. My little boy, four years old. had a severe attack of dysentery. We had two physicians; both of them gave him up. Wo then gave him Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy which cured him and believe that saved bis life. William li. Stkomno, Car bon Hill, Ala. There is no doubt but this remedy saves the lives of many children each year. Give it with castor oil according to the plain printed direc Hons and a cure is certain. For sale by Laurens Drug Co. TRY THIS FOR DESSERT. Dissolve oho package ?f n y flavored JRLIrO In ono plnl "f boiling water. Wlion partly con gealed, i -at until light adding one oui> \\liii>|u><l twain ?>:i?i *i\ crashed i in ??nroans. Whlj. ?11 to? K-tlior thoroughly and wmr It Inton mold or bowl. VVtionrnol.il will jellify .111.1 maybe Berved with whipped crontn or nuy Rood pudding sauce. 'i'll" .iK.l.i.o costs 10c. not package and can bo obtained ?t nuy good grocer's. REGISTRATION BOOKS TO OPEN FIRST OF .H I, \ The attention of the public is railed u> the Act of the recent Legislature, approved the 24th day of February, 1908, which roads as follows: AN ACT to Provide for the Re-Enroll ment and Registration of the Quali fied Electors of this State During the Year 1908, and to Provide Compensa tion for the Supervisors of Registra tion. Section 1. Be it enacted by the Gon eral Assembly of South Carolina, That the Supervisors of Registration in ? ich county of the State are required to re enroll all the qualified elector in this State during the year 1908. Now, in conformity with said Act the said Registration Books will lie opened at the office of Supervisors of Registra tion, in the court house, between the hours of nine a. m. and li p. 111., dur ing the months of .Inly and August, pius. All persons will govern themselves accordingly, and not fail to re-enroll as provided by law. The Books will be opened on Wednesday, 1st day of July, 1908, and continue open every day in the week, Sundays excepted, during months of July and August. .1. P. Cai.dwki.i., Clim'n. T. S. LANGSTON, B. W. Landkoku, ?17-1 f Board of Registration. I Henry Clay Flour THE BEST. You can always lind rood Corn, Oats, Hay, Bran, best Cotton Seed Meal, fresh water-ground Meal, good stock of Molasses and Syrup, Green and Roasted Coffee, Tobacco of all grades, Heel Sweep and other Farm Hani ware and Implements, and don't forg< l -all at LOWEST PRICKS. J. H. Sullivan! We know how to manipulate quality. That is why the Buggies we si ll are so much better than every Other make. In every shaft and wheel and body there is the proper quota of quality. Ask some of our patrons how wi I! our Ruggies wear. They will tell you. For Ruggies with quality see ts. Barksdale & Franks Laurens, S. C. Indigestion fitomach trouMo li but a symptom <>f. mi l not In Itself ii true rlliioAih'. Wo think ol l>ysi'<'i>?la, lionrtburn, and Indigestion at real diseases, rot Ihoy are symptoms only ol a certain swolilo Nerve nloknos*--nothing bin. It was this fact that lim corrootly Wl Pr. Shoop in tho oreatlon of thai now vors popular Stomaen Remedy?Dr. Slump's Kcstornll vc. Going direct to tin- Monmch nervo?, alonv brought that lUCCesi mul favor to i>r. shoopanti i.t4 Restorative, with out that orlxinAl and highly vital prlnelpl>\ 110 Buch lusting a<'Compllthments were over to bo had. For utoinaoii owtros*. bloating, biliousness, bad breath ami sallow romploxion. try I>r. Snoop's RestoratiTt?Tal.let* or Liquid?and loo for your self what It can and will do. Wo sell and choor fully rocomnit-nd Dr. SKoop's Restorative PALMETTO DRUG CO. The Largest and Best Line of Agate, Blue, Grey 1 and Tinware Consisting of preservingjjkettles, pans, plates, boil= ers, coffee pots, buckets,' muffin rings, strainers, dippers, measuring cups and many other articles that we have not got the space to mention, all at prices cheaper than you can buy the same quality of ware at any other place. Clcmson Agricultural College Examination. Tho examination for the award of Scholarships in Clcmson Agricultural College will !>?? held in the County Court House <>n Friday, July 3rd, at ;? a. m. Applicants must fill out proper forms, to bo secured from the County Superin tendent of Education, before they will bo allowed to stand the examinations. For detailed information apply to the Supt. of Education or to the President of Clcmson College. Applicants for admission to the col lege, who are not seeking for the schol arships, will also stand entrance exam inations at the court house July 3d. The Scholarships are worth $100 and free tuition. The next session of the college opens Sept. 1908. For catalogues and information apply Ot P. 11. -M ELL, President. ' <!6-3t ROCKFUuT. iHl.'.J " ecu: .?!.;.' 11 Y N( IT HUV llic best nir? It will pay you every time. "Colum bian" I*lour is made from the pick of the wheat. The sweetest, lightest, cleanest :m<l most perfect Hour is "Columbian" Plour, Try it. There's a reason quality will tell. h J. S. Machen & Co. % L. A. McCORD The Piano and Organ Man A few words which you cannot help believing unless you are prejudiced. SELL AS RENOWNED PIANOS for tone, quality, elasticity of touch and skilled workmanship as are made. I have no schemes to sell a piano. When I sell a piano it is direct from the factory to the purchaser, there being no unnecessary ex pense. The price is the very lowest possible and the profit shorter than of any dealer in this section. I do not have pianos drayed around arid left on trial, which adds to the cost and the buyer pays it. If you know these facts and do not buy of me (For I sell for less) then you simply prefer to pay from $75 to $150.00 more, which is nothing hut robbing one's self or of your loved one.--. Lin Ml: TELL YOU ABOUT THESE PIANOS The Starr McPhail Richmond Chase Peerless Electric And several makes of Player Pianos. \\ ith every Piano sold from this date I will give free of charge a twenty-lesson piano course in music. L. A. McCORD The Piano and Organ Man. Laurens, S. C.