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rURMAN MI!N (iATIIhR AT BANQUET BOARD. (Continued from first page.) praise; the value of the contribution in manhood which Furman University has made to the good of the State, the na tion and the world. THE PRESENT day OBLIGATION. "The splendid record of the past en joins upon us, as no mere exhortation could do, the obligation of maintaining in tho enlarged I'urnran of today the ideals andthespirit <>f the earlier years. Who are the mon upon whom this re sponsibility rests? The present faculty of course; and we wish we could intro duce these men one by one to all our Baptist people. In their special train ing for the positions which they occupy they represent Harvard, Yale, Johns Hopkins, Cornell, Colby, U dvcrsity of Chicago. University of Pennsylvania. University of Virginia, University of Wisconsin, in this country; and Cam bridge (England), Paris (trance), Leip zig and Herlin (Germany), abroad. "It will be seen that these men are fully competent to maintain the stan dard set by Furman, Judson, Reynolds and Edwards. The arts degrees offered by the University today are standard and represent a sound, liberal education. POUB LINES OK EXPANSION, "There are four lines of expansion which lie before us calling us to In creased devotion to the largest single enterprise conducted in coin mon by the Baptists of South Carolina. These are, viz.: 1st. Endowment; 2nd. Loan Fund; .'Ird. Courses of Study; and Ith. New Buildings, of course expansion in these lines will be accompanied by a steady, but we hope not too rapid, in crease in the number of students. " The present endowment amounts to about $150,000. Before the last pay ment on the 1903 subscriptions falls due, December 1st, 1907, wo shall have collected upwards of S'.l?.noo on those subscriptions. The Ceneral Education Board of New York has ottered to add $25,000 to our general endowment in case we collect $125,000 in full on the 1903 subscriptions, and $50,000 for a new Science Hall by January 1st, 1909. It will be seen that success under these terms will carry our general endow ment to $200,000 and beyond. This looks like a large sum. but it will still be inadequate t;? the enlarged needs of the institution. We need at once a gymnasium, to which a single subscrip tion of $1,000 has already been receiv ed; and a building for our science de partments. It has been suggested that this latter building be called "The James C. Furman Hall of Science." It should include laboratories for chemis try, biology, physics and electricity, astronomy and psychology, and a mu seum of natural history. Here is in volved an increase in the professorial stair of at least two full professors with an assistant for each. Another full professor in history and political science is an immediate and pressing necessity. So that it will be necessary for US to press on with the endowment of tin- institution as rapidly as possible to the $500,000 mark. "With the increase of the student body which this material expansion will certainly secure, it will be increasingly necessary to provide aid for worthy young men who have brains and pluck and no money. At present our availa ble loan fund, for others than ministe rial students, amounts to about $3,000, and only the interest of some of this money can he distributed. The ideal plan for the aiding of the young men is to lend them without interest sufficient money to put them through college, the loans to hear interest from the date of their graduation, hi t!,;s way a con siderable capital could he invested in the best of all securities, vi?.., manhood. A sum of $20,000 could he administered by the faculty in litis way in the very nobles? service In the' Kingdom of Christ. TIIK NE\N l.tlUtAUY HUM.DING. The new library building was opened for inspection on Juno 5, 1907. It rep resents in cost and endowment an addi tion of $38,000 to our plant. It has been much admired by nil who have seen it. In interior finish and general appointment for library purposes, it is probably unsurpassed * in South Caro lina. Its one remaining need is books! books!! books!!! These will be purchas ed by the faculty, after consultation with library committees throughout the country, as rapidly as the funds will allow. Several classes of the alumni have already sent in contributions for the purchase of books. There is no director way in which the alumni can help the institution just now than in gathering class contributions for the purchase of b > >ks. a CALL a CHALLENGE. The facts here brought together con stitute a call and a challenge. The South Carolina Baptist State Conven tion has hero a great enterprise in its hands, a great and growing and qurte incalculably useful enterprise of funda mental and essential importance to the progress of our people It en?hrines as no other enterprise does or can ever do the traditions and spirit of our history in this State: the great names of that lustory are forever linked with Furman University. These great spirits of the past who rule us from their urns and who invested hero their love and pray ers and gifts invite us of the present generation to join them in their service of all coming generations by like investments of love and prayers and gifts. A prosperity such as they never su.%' has dawned upon us: resources beyond their dreams arc at command. And they challenge ur* to do with our means as well as they did with theirs. Men and women of South Carolina who love Christ and their fellows can win no, surer title to the gratitude and venera i tion of coming generations than by linking their names with Furman Um-i versity, and joining hands to make the | University what the opening future demands. As compared with such a use of our resources, the building of private fort unes is despicable indeed, which, as Mr. Carnegie has lately said, "ministers not to any taste worthy of man." Sure ly the time cannot be far off when individuals, some of whom are reading I this article, will of their own judgment las to wise investments and without solicitation put their thousands into Furman University. Of all such we may be sure that generations to come will rise up to call them blessed. Personals From Mt. Olive. Mt. Olive July 7. The incessant rains are delaying the farm work very much in this section. July -Ith was spent very quietly around here. A few hungry farmers went to the barbecue at Ware Shoals, fresh meat being somewhat a magnet to the farm boys at this season. Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Knight have a very sick child. The barbecue at Martin's Spring which was to be on the 4th was post poned on account of the rain until some time in August. We are expecting Mr. W. C. Irby, Jr., to address our Union next Satur day, the 11th. Other unions are invi ted to attend. Scholarship Examinations Held. On Friday in the court house, the County Hoard of Education held exam inations for the Winthrop, Clcmson and the University scholarships. In each of these schools there is one vacant scholarship and the contest Friday was to award these. The result will be de clared later, after the examination of the papers. For the Winthrop scholarship there were thirty young ladies who stood the examination; for Clcmson thirteen young men, and three for the Univer sity of South Carolina. Base Ball at Lydia Mills, Lydia Mills. July 7. Despite the in clement weather a very interesting pro gram consisting of sack races, hurdle races, w heel barrow races, foot races, banana contest, greasy pole, egg races, etc. was carried out at Lydia Mills on lhe Fourth. Every one seemed to enjoy the day. Perfect order was maintained, and all I had a good time. Lydia defeated Cross Keys in two games of ball. First game ?Lydia, runs 5, hits 4, er rors 7; Cross Keys, runs 4, hits 6, er rors Batteries?Lydia: Barksdale and Young; Cross Keys: Stephens and Stephens. The visitors scoring three of their runs on Lydia's errors. In the second game Lydia made 8 runs '.? hits and 1 error; battery, Bailey and Young. Cross Keys made 1 run, 2 hits and 3 errors; battery, Stephens and Stephens. Hailey was in fine shane and pitched a good game yielding only two hits, and a wild throw gave the visitors their only score. Officers Re-elected. The board of directors of the Lau rens city Chamber of Commerce met last Thursday afternoon and re-elected last year's oiiicers to serve for the en suing year. They are: Dr. IL K. Aiken, president; Dr. W. IL Dial, first vice-president; O. B. Simmons, second vice-president; W. R. McCuen, secre tary, and S. J. Craig. treasurer. I SOCIAL AND PERSONAL. f r A Little Miss Carrie Jones entertained a large number of her friends at her home on North Harper street Friday afternoon. 0 o o Mrs. E. H. Wilkes was at home to a number of friends Saturday evening. Even the inclemency of the weather, nothing deter, i d 'he seekers of an evening's pure enjoyment at so hos pitable a home, nor did the down-pour of rain at all dampei the spirits of thoi'o who braved the storm. At Mrs. Wilkes' request, Miss Lena Cannon, of Cambridge, Maryland, delighted her hearer? with several musical, both in strumental and vocal, solos, after which Dr. and Mrs. II. K. Aiken received hearty applause for the selection ren dered by them. The three young daughters of Mrs. Wilkes entertained the guests with several well-selected and well-rendered recitations. Punch, ice cream and cake were served. Those who enjoyed the evening at Mrs. Wilkes were: Mr. and Mrs. Flem ing Jones, Mr. and Mrs. C. II. Roper, Dr. and Mrs. IL K. Aiken; Misses Hattie Bentley and sister, Miss Bent ley, of Maryland, Miss Cannon; Mr. Ceorge Balle, Mr. S. E. Boney, Mr. J. A. Simmons and Mr. S. M. Wilkes. o o o Miss Kate Smith, of Union, is the guest this week of Miss Lillie Miller at her home on Chestnut street. On Tuesday evening Miss Miller entertain ed a number of friends in honor of her attractive guest. o o o Monday afternoon at her elegant home on West Main street, Mrs. J. S. Bennett was the charming hostess to the members of the John B. Kershaw Chapter United Daughters of the Con federacy. Heretofore during the sum mer the Chapter meetings nave been discontinued, but the pleasure of Mon day afternoon's meeting assures the members that the order adopted for this year will be productive of unusual pleasure. Mr:;. Bennett always suc ceeds admirably in providing entertain ment in a marked degree for the guests who enjoy her hospitality. An excel lent program was rendered, among the numbers being some recitations by Mrs. Bennett's two little daughters, and two papers read by Mrs. John F. Holt and Miss Mayme Ferguson. Mrs. Bolt's paper, an excellent sketch of the life os John B. Kershaw, was received with especial enjoyment by the ladies pres ent, as was also Miss Ferguson's selec tion on the life of Jell'erson Davis, a defense of his life and public acts. The guests were served delightful refreshments in the form of cream and cake and grape juice. The ladies of the Chapter present were: Mesdames T. 1). Darlington, C. C. Featherstone, J. F. Bolt. R. E. Copeland. W. E. Callender,II. H. Aiken, R, B. Bell, W. H. Dial, J. W. Bolt, J. N. Richardson, C. M. Clarke and Misses Mayme Ferguson, Bettie Walts, Minnie Babb, Hattie Roland, Beulah Balle and Julia Cilkerson. Negro Killed on Sunday. Sunday afternoon at Christian Hope church, near Ware Shoals, this county, Ceorge Teague, colored, was shot and mortally wounded by Bob Henderson, also colored. Teague died Monday af I ternoon. The sheriff's office was noti fied of the shooting early Monday morn ing and Deputy Sheritr Sullivan spent the balance of the day in Waterloo ( township trying to apprehend Hender son, who lives near the town of Wa-; terloo. Yesterday afternoon Henderson was delivered to the shcritf by his father, who brought the accused up from ' Waterloo. Box Supper July I Ith. Mr. .1. B. Benjamin, of Moutitville, requests that The Advertiser announce the box supper to be held at Beaver dam Baptist church Saturday night, July 11th, beginning at 8 o'clock. It is for the benefit of the Sunday school and the public generally are invited. Mr. Moses Roman, manager of the electric theatre, is running a voting contest, for the most popular girl in Laurens. With each ticket purchased is given one vote to be cast for the girl of your choice. The prize to be given the winner is a handsome rocking chair. The contest began Monday, the 6th. You will find the largest and best line of Hall Racks made of solid oak, beau tifully finished in different designs and sizes. S. M. & E. II. Wilkes & Co. I LOCAL AND PERSONAL MENTION. | Mrs. Cora Wharton, of Kockingham, N. C, is visiting Mrs. J. A. Copcland. Mr. J. C. Smith, of Waterloo, spout Monday in the city. Misses Madge and Willie Harris are visiting Miss Willou Gray. Miss Jessie Scott, of Augusta, is vis iting Miss Reth Shell. Miss Minnie Babb has returned from a visit to Greenville and Bickens. Mr. Henry Cathcart, of Columbia, spent Sunday in the city. Mrs. Allie Irby is visiting Mrs. Clyde Puller in Greenwood. Mr. Jared 1). Sullivan's announce ment for the Legislature appears in this issue. Mr. W. R. Ridley's announcement for the Legislature appears in the can didate's column this week. Mrs. Krank Ferguson has returned to her home in Greenville alter a visit to Miss Willou Royd. Mr. B. W. Martin's announcement appears in another column of this issue declaring his candidacy for the office of coroner. Mr. R. Dunk Boyd's card announcing his candidacy for the legislature ap pears in this issue. Miss Lena Barksdale will have this week for Chautauqua forseveral weeks' study and attendance upon the lecture courses. The Laurens base ball team plays Spartanburg here Friday and Saturday, July 10th and llth. Let everybody come and help our boys lo victory. Games at Carlington's pasture. At the Flectric Theatre today w ill be shown an excellent picture of the now notorious Guinness murder horrors at I LaPorte, Indiana, discovered sonic j weeks ago. Sec the picture. The Laurens County Summer Insti tute closed a successful session last Friday. There were ten additional teachers enrolled the last week, making a total of fifty teachers enrolled during the session. Miss Hattie Rentley and sister have returned to their home in Laurel,Mary land. Miss Rently has been the very popular milliner at Davis and Roper's for the past season. Miss Lena Cannon, who has hern in charge of the millinery department at O. R. Simmons and Son's during the past season, returned lo her home in Cambridge, Maryland. Miss Cannon will be back at the opening of next season and will again fill the position at Simmons'. Miss Josie Sullivan, with her friend, Miss Etta Brand, of Willmlngton.N.C, left today for Rrevard, where they will be guests of Miss Nancy Clark at a large house-party. A camp in the Mountains will be one of C10 treats Miss Clark has in store for her friends. Be sure you see our line of Organs and Pianos before you buy as \v have them at prices that will be money saved for you. S. M. & E. II. Wilkes & Co. Original Jesse James Show Comlt.?. The original W. I. Swain "?)> I James" shows is billed lo nppcar in 1 Laurens next Monday night, July I under a mammoth rain-proof canvas ' theatre capable of seating 2,(M ? \ < r | sons. The enormous pavilion will bo erected on the vacant railroad lot and the performance will be given at night only, rain or shine. ?s an added feature the celebrated Swain Silver Cornet Rand will give a free concert on the show grounds at 7.4") p. m. The big show will start at 8.15 sharp. The Athens Banner of June 23rd, in commenting upon this company, has this to say: "An immense audience, numbi .: f close to two thousand people, wit lie; sen a line performance of 'Jesso Jan s' last night at the big Swain rain ; of pavilion next to the Y. M. C. A. I) I Ing and several hundred were turned away unable to gain admission." Prices of admission for this date only have been reduced to 25 and 35 cents. I See our line of Toilet Sets in diff< designs, colors and decorations at m n saving prices. I S. M. & E. H. Wilkes & C ? The largest and best line of Jnrdinien in different designs, colors and si > Also plain Flower Pols in all six. S. M. & K. H. Wilkes & ( ... OUR SPECIAL NOTICES. WANTED?Desirable boarders. For further particulars apply to box No. 241, Laurens, S. C. 49-2 FOR RENT at Ware Shoals, a good storehouse, x 70 feet; well adapted for general merchandise. Fine location for business with mill town and large section of surrounding country. Apply with references to J. C. Cook, Rock Hill, S. C. 48-4t FOR SALE ? Two hundred and fifty bushels of corn in the ear. S. J. Davis, R. F. 1). 5, Laurens, S. C. 48-3t FOR SALE Hay, Oats and Fodder. Will deliver the above. W. P. HARRIS, 48-2t Owings, S. C. WANTED-20 girls to sow; board paid while learning. We want steady workers not for just a few weeks. Anderson Overall Factory, O. B. Van Wyck, Manager. 48-2t WIFE STOLEN-Will Chandler, col ored, height 5 feet 5 inches, with short mustache, ran away Saturday, July 4th, with my wife, Mary Stoddard, dark complexioned, height r> feet. Send in formation of whereabouts to Dull Stod dard, Laurens, S. C. Fl >R SALE?Three milch cows,fresh l in milk; oldest calf six weeks?young is', two. Prices reasonable. It .!. T. PEDEN, Gray Court. Por Legislature. I htfrcby announce myself a candidate for tho Legislature, subject to the will of the Democratic primary. R. D. BOYD. [ hereby announce myself a candidate for the House of Representatives, sub ject to the will of the Democratic pri mary, .1A RED 1). SULLIVAN. Notice. There will be an election by the qual ified voters of Waterloo special school district, for tax or no tax, at Waterloo, S. C, on Saturday, July 18th, from 1 to '.\ o'clock p. in. <19-2t W. H. WIIARTON, Clerk. Tor Magistrate. 1 hereby announce myself a candi date for re-election as Magistrate for Y< ing's township n approaching pri nu ry ei< ct ion. C. T. COOK. 49-lt People of Laurens County: i reby declare myself a candidate a* the approaching Democratic primary t ! . ii for tho office of one of the members from Laurens county to the of Representatives of the Gen eral Assembly of the State of South Cai' 'ina. I nave decided to run for said olllco purely from a sense of duty. I am opposed to the liquor dispensary ; po to be able with the help of a large number of good people to satisfy a 1 o majority of the voters that it oil] ht to bo dispensed with. I will chi ? rftllly abide the result of the pri m?r.,- election and support the nominees of tl I lemocratic party. Respect fully, . 1. W. R. RICHEY. REGISTRATION BOOKS To OPEN FIRST OF JULY 'I I > attention of the public is called loll A i of the recent Legislature, approved the 24th day of February, \ \ 08, which reads as follows: AN At T 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 tio!: for tho Supervisors of Registra l tion. Secli n 1. Bo it enacted by the Gen era! Assembly of South Carolina, That . . < ? of Registrati n in each e< iinly "t" tho state are required to re* enroll all the qualified elector m this Sti to 'lin ing the yoar 1908. ? ' . in conformity with said Act the lid I! . '.ration Rooks will be opened I at tho olllco of Supervisors of Registra tion, in the court house, between the I ira of nine a. m. and t> p. m., dur ing the months of July and August, j 1008. All persons will govern themselves accordingly, and not fail to re-enroll as oVided by law. The Rooks will be oj ied on Wednesday, 1st day of July, 1908, and continue open every day in the week. Sundays excepted, during , months of July and August. i. P. Caldwell, Chm'n. T. S. I/A.NC3TON, B. w. Landford, -IT-1f Board of Registration. Mrs. Denereux Tur ner, Vocal Instruc tress, will teach at Mrs. Barr's, 229 Lau rel St., Monday's and Thursday's, after noon and evening. Circulars of refer ence can be had upon application. Henrv Clav */ Flour THE BEST. You can always find good Corn, Oats, Hay, Bran, best Cotton Seed Meal, fresh water-ground Meal, good stock of Molasses and Syrup. Green and Boasted Coffee, Tobacco of all grades, Heel Sweep and other Farm Hard ware and Implement-, and don't forget-all at LOWEST PRICES. J. Sullivan ?wain.Mill? III I Ml We know how to manipulate quality. That is why the Buggies wo sell uro 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 well our Iiuggies wear. They will tell you. For Buggies with quality see ts. Barksdale Franks Laurens, S. C. Chamberlain's Cough Romeily Cores CoUs, Croup and Wjtooplng C< l>. Wail! We \n ill make money for you.?J. C. BURNS & CO. Get yourself ready for the Clean Sweep Sale of Red Iron Racket! $35,000.00 STOCK TO BE THROWN ON THE MARKET July 18th, 19 08. This Clean Sweep Sale will make money for you ! Remember the date?-Saturday, July 18th. 1OO8I "Clean Sweep Sale" OF RED IRON RACKET Laurens, S. C. i