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Subscription Price is $1.00 per Year Payable in Advance. S. K. imm;v, Kdltor. puiu.i8heo by advkktiskk pkint1no company laurens.s.c. Kates kor advertising. ? Ordin?rj advertisements, per Bquare, one inser tion, fcl.oo; each subsequent insertion, 60 cents. Liberal reduction made for largo advertisements. ?bituam - r Ai! over 50 words, one cent a wore Notes of thanks: Five cents the line. Entered at the postoflice at Laurens, S. C. as second class mail matter. LAUREN'S, S. C. APRIL 2n. PC). \ PAI.SK VCCTSATION. Our good neighbor, Abbeville, Is in the throes of Ito/uOr fight, similar o that waged in Laurens last summer and .settled on November 3rd. The Abbeville Press and Manner Is strong ly in favor ol the dispensary, princi pally becun ? it "prefers the legal tale ol whiskey to blind tigers"? the argument used by every advocate of the old system. Wo hear the thing froth the Itlchmond News Loader, hi it-; light against prohibi tion v.ay hp in Virginia. Our con temporary n luces the discussion to ,Ylii< wot th?i legal or t:ie Illegal i ;nle of Intoxi cants", and ao s on n> say that the ? i pei i alien" Yes, \\ recall the Words of the . , > i ?? hurt i ha liohbH feels." ?;u* thai i - . ? for tin exist nee a;;'! ha rlestoii blind t Ig r. of law-breaking that ilieiuiioti; imperii argue thai the ad ? roe the violation of the laws, The .Leuth r .- tyn that every man who voxi ?- for prohibition votes for blind Igers. and the Charleston |)aper : iv? are responsible, together with namely thai when a innn voles for prohibition he \..t..., du- blind tigers and is thereby responsible for vial it tion of tin law. we mils? ad.nit our In ability to gee ; and wo can scarcely believe that mir Intelllgi n| contem poraries betlove their own argument. I 1 '!.<? Stttlo of Motltll Carolina has made a law prohibiting the killing of a hu man heil.:; iiOUtO Olle Slft.Vfl hi-! follow Me for the killing oi that man, a< ? Ord ing to (he logic of Otic friends. The nun logy is perfect, ftoth are prohl* foi Thin does nut appeal to us. or of The \.>" am! Courier ??i sidOl hi:;; e|. f pnnslblQ for all the C elts. arsons ai d killings, jiist heenu'.te as a voter In- upholds the laws prohibit ing these deeds? We nro glad we do not beat thai bur den. Why can not the advocates of whlskoy gel on a little higher plane and argue facts Instead of advancing such flimsy theories, Dy no moans, is The Ad vertiser in sympathy with all this wild tommy rot that some of our pro hibition friends deliver themselves of. Inn we do think some of our oppo nents are guilty of similar follios, ? * ? The lovely si jhl of the Improve ment work on the court house square has prevented us writing n naughty paragraph. Such is life. ? ? ? Somehow, In spite of Moll, Minus, Brother Mann, the board of trustees, cl a!, v. i- believe ClOUlSOII Will Jog ..!( at a pretty good gait and cou titi ? ii< <u? some excellent work. ? ? ? thing Wrong at Cicmson" lias ah" for The coai dust no longer nils our nostrils, but the Ice mun and the BQUitd present their bill.. it*s > i:::<- tO take, 'em off. * .? ? The principal difference between a maided and a matron is that tho ; ld< .. sits down and waits tor a husband, ami tin? matron sits up ami Walts him. Everybody is kicking ugaiiist the Increased tariff on women's hosiery; bill highest kickers nr.- the chorus girls. ? * 4 There was once an awfully mean man. (he lived in Newborry) who said that an oyster had more sense than a woman because it knew when to ? * ? Those Furman students, who. ilqued at. their jus: punishment by the faculty, refused to play that gamo ? I.' ball s< hedulod for last Thursday, should In? spanki I every night tor two weeks. KiM'ii a ta! :,pooi::?u! of castor oil lm.i! sent to bed at sun tariff blush ?air of silk *iu sidi it o is :? liotneh ss wan* ?er on the fabe of the earth* despls and rejected bi' all ntitions. if tic 1 come to Laum, we will try to ke errang, meats for him to run frillf .'land bel'e in The Advorthjor ok. And the editor or this paper, hs '?specially-commissioned man fatherly When one man has ri ?: 'udge against friendly to his eiioiuy. that enemy is never mentioned when the two friends . ? brdlbg to the etl les of South Clemson is minus M". Minus, and Mr. Minus is minus a job. * ? * When Roosevelt Iamb i in Italy,old Mount Aetna had a fit. * ? ? s 'itafor Tlllman called at the White House last week for tho first time in seven years, explaining Iiis long ab eiice by saying ? that ho hrtd waited for a gentleman to occupy P." it would be interesting to hear Tillmtui's deli nit toil of a gentlem, I'revliou'My acknowledged .. $10u.*?0 . . . . i . 1 ?< I i > ? . I .00 fk I'. Albright 1 00 < . If. ItOpef. I .00 I.. (1 1.00 S II ?I . 1.00 i. I. I lopklns. i. 00 if, A. Franks. I .00 i. s. Dennett. i ,00 I. J. Adams. 1 .00 T. !. SV, Onllcy, Clinton .... l.00 i i:. Tcague. i ,00 u. W, Tribble. i .00 lt. F. Jones. i. 00 ; ,00 ('. i:. Hobo. 1,00 Total.$I2G.*>0 Make Old TlllllSfS Neu. A door, (i ninntol, kitchen chairs, beliebe . any :-mall old things to be made new is quickly done by painting With ft pound or two of our I., tc M. Home Finish Domestic Paint In all color?! Have you an old carrlago? Mako ll flew With a small can of I., ft M. Hone- Finish Carriage Varnish Paint. Wont cost more, than about ;i dollar and saves a hundred. Wo supply everything In paint ami nave yon money. Sold by ,f, II. M. L, Nash, Laurohs. Memorial Horvices ?t Unban. Uov. B. C. Watson, pastor of ftabun Crook church, announces that on the first Sunday In May, memorial ser viles for Messrs. J, J, Shumate and Martin Woods Will 1)0 held at that church. A number Of speakers will take part In lh080 e\e:clses. The public are invited. OL Ii SPECIAL NOTICES. Fron Ii Slrawberrios, Tomatoes. Po tatoes and Beans?Thursday, Friday and Saturday. J. W. Fayne> the Cash Urocor. For lie Ii I Furnished rooms with all mod rn conveniences. Apply nt the Episcopal Rectory. :;:;-tf Ith the For Iteiit Seven ro< in house, w modern conveniences, to rent on re onnble terms. Laurel Btreet. Ap to J. V. Wallace, at Postofllce. For Sale -HockI I am now r sentit;;; tin' Cray Court rock quUl and il" yon need any rook or wiah purchase th ? finest quarry in world, call on .!. Wade Anderson. Lau rens, s. "C. :'.7-tf For Kent Do yon want a nie?! place fo live. .". rooms for rout. Call at R0d Iron Racket. Nice location. Wanted To buy .)?? sell for you. Cotton .Mi!! and Hank Stocks. I buy and se|l outright or on commission. Name lowest prices. Address Paul a. Potty, Box 32L Spartanburg, S. 0.2 For s-tte Rhode Island Red Eggs for hatch.r.g. $].<?? r s-.-tting. Ap i?Iy to John Terry Pool?. Laurens, s. C. 30-lt Wanted -To rent Typewriter for a short while; single keyboard; will take pond eare or* machine. Also want copying or other work to do. Address Box 75, II. F. D. No. ':. Lau rens. S. C. 39-1t For Solo?-FIfly bushels Improved King Cotton Seed for sale at 7-"> c ents per bushel. J. Wade Andersen. Lau. rens, S. c. 39-tf. ( om Mill Tl 0 Eur -!ca Foundry and Supply Co, has installed an Up-tO dat ? grist mill and Is ready ro serve the public. Bring us all your grind. Inn: give us a trial. Eureka Foun dry & Supply Co.. Lamer..-. S. C. t: Ordination Services \t I'ltion. R v. \v. i> I lammet t announces that ordination seiHiccs will be held at Union chur< h, on Saturday afternoon, :; o'clock, .May 1st. .Messrs. .1*0(1 (1 Odell, Frank Walker and Calvin Cul hertBon wil*. ho Ordained deacons, Ilov. W. E. Thttyer < f 1.aureus preaching I Use Any N Canned Goods Try our [.Sweet] Corn, Ivarly June Pea-, Fine California Pie Peaches, Fine Apricots, Fine White Cherries, Pine, Apple, sliced, grated and chunk. All kids of canned meats. I jjj Fresh Vegetables every 1 J. W. Payne The Cash Grocer Next Door to Palmetto Ba i k. Looking around us we see many persons in middle life struggling along with poor vision, who might be enjoying normal sight to day i." they had consulted a competent optician and wore glasses when there was yet time to preserve the sight. lie on the safe side if sou suspect that your eyes are failing, let us advise what is best for the eyes. Room 6 Enterprise B'lcPg. Laurens, S. C. Dr. F. J. In man oiiiec days, Friday and Saturday %9 Our stock is now complete in every department of the store. Consistingof Dry Goods, Notions, Shoes and nillinerv. Ask to see the specials throughout each and every de= partment this week. We will assure you if you are interested in style quality and new stock of merchandise you will find what you want. Awaiting your inspection as to quality and price. X X Jig Next to Enterprise Bank Learn the Way $j May?The Month for Greatest Values in Clothing. See Our Great $12.50 and $15 Suits. In a Class by Themselves "Your Spring Suit is Ready for You J. E. M1 NTER & BRQ. The Greatest Values in Spring Suits for Men and Young Men obtain able in the city arc to be had here. 'I'his yon can easily prove to your satisfaction by comparison. Look where you will, then come see us for the best in Clothing, Hats and Furnishings. We call your special at tention to the following. ..it 00 ,00 ">0 00 "?0c .00 ( 0 (II) Men's Smart prcssy Suits worth $18.60 at.Slf Mi ll's High Grade Hand Tailored Suits worth $22.50 at.$20 Special. Men's Fancy Worsted Suits worth $12.50 at.$l<> Melt's Bluo Serge Suits worth $10.00, special at.$7 Sec our grand lino of Pants at $2.60, and.$6 Hoy's Wash Knickerbocker Pants..i Men's Wash Pants.$1 Men's Straw Hats.."-??c to $3 Boy's Straw Hats. . . ,25c, 60c and .-?! Shoes! Shoes! French, Shrlnor & Urner Oxfords for men.$5.00 BoStonian Oxfords for men $:;.""><) and.$4.00 Beacon Oxfords for men.$3.00 Ladies' Oxfords $'2.00, $2.60, $3.00 and.$.1.50 Zfl'^Dhuh Children'8 Oxfords 7.r)c, $1.00 and $1.60 I1R08. A CO. _ _ Specials from all Dept. Men's N'egligeo Shirts, value COc to 75c, special at.40c Men's Negligee Shirts, value 40c, special at.2">c Men's Odd Pants, value $2.00, special at.SI.GO One lot Men's $3.50 tan and black Oxfords, special at.$1.PS Yard wide Sea Island .fa yd, Good Calico. Yard wide Percale, value 10c,. . ,6ftc yd. Fancy Lawn, vaUm 10c, special..6c yd. ?10c inch colored I.awn 12JC, " 10c yd, 40 inch white Lawn, " ioc y(| 40 inch white Lawn in mill end apodal.V)C y(] White Skirts, special.<)K0 I.awn Waists, special.4?C and 08c Path Towels, value PJ c. special 10c each 86 inch Panamas, special.! .2">c yd. 60 inch Black Batlsto, special, ,60c yd. Dutch Collars, special. .10c, 16c and 26c Yard wide Bleaching, special_6c yd, Remember we always sell as cheap as goods of same quality uro sold and most generally yotl will find you save considerable by making your bill with US. Lei US supply your many wafltS and see how pleasant it is to trade with us. J. El. Hinter (EL Bro. 4 > inch White I.awn in Mill Pauls 5c yd. Agents McCall Patterns ioc and t-<