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The Best Food for Workers. The best food for those who work With baud or brain is never high priced. The best example of this is found in Quaker Oats. It stands at the top among foods that supply nourishment and vi>*or. without taxing the iliges tiou, and yet it is the least expensive food one ean eat. This great food value and low cost make it an ideal food lor families who want to get the greatest good from what they eat. Laborers, factory or farm hands, fed plentifully on Quaker Oats will work better and with less fatigue than If fed on almost any other kind of food. All of these facts were proved and very interesting information about human foods were gathered hy Pro fessor Fisher of Yale University in 190S. You'll lind Quaker Outs in rog ular size packages, and hermetically sealed tins; the latter is best for hot climates. * JOHN LAURI-NS To the Fdltor of The State: Having scon by the papers several accounts of the celebration of the lusih anniversary of America's vic tory over the licit Is-11 at Vorklown, and not one hint tha' .lohn I.aureus con tributed in any way to the success of our arms ami the result im; capture of Cornwnllls, the Polusott iind the Knvcncl Literary societies of the <!. S. M. A. at once met ami passed the following resolut ion: "Resolved, That we spare no effort to bring the services of .lohn Laurens to the attention of the American peo ple before the next anniversary of the capture of ('oruwa)lis at Yorktowu, that in the next annual celebration of this great day in our nation's history the name of Laurens may have its proper place and reach its deserved honor in the annals of patriotism the world over." Ami we mean what we say In this resolution, lor according to the In formation wo have, Laurens is be yond all question the most Interest ing I'm are in the memories of that bat tie. Was it not Laurens who was sent by Congress, at Washington's suggestion, to secure French aid, and did lie not return in a lew months, bringing that aid in money, men ami ships? And can any authority be found to the effect that the victors could have boon won without the presence and services of the French? And had not Franklin failed to secure this indis pensable aid? And does not this put all the horn," for the contribution to the success of the day by the Ameri cans on the man who brought the French help? Now, will some one tell us how much longer we have to wait than il's years to sei- Laurens recognized properly for his matchless services at this most critical hour in American history? 't here is no uncertainty about Lau rem.' services in the American cause during the Itevolutlon, ami there is no i uncertainty about the Ignorance of the American people in respect to Ids ser vices. In ! mil a case I hero should bi> no uncertainty about the duty of South Carolinians to bring the world"s attention to |he character ami far reaching conse<|ueuces of those ser vices. And this task ss ill not be completed until a suitable monument is erected in the city of Washington to his mem ory. We are glad to know that there are those in South Carolina who arc mak ing this achievement one of the ob JeCtS of their lives. (Signed "Polnsott Literary Society." Statesburg, s. < .. Oct. 22,1909. To the Kdilor of The .Stale; It has been said that republics are ungrateful. The writer does not be lieve so much, but there is certainly an apathy or lack of appreciation e\ 1st lug for i he services performed fur the United Slates by .lohn Laurens of South Carolina during the Itcvolution. It Is an almost unheard of Speeles of illgrntltudo to think that the American government and the Stale of South Carolina also, for that matter, should have Ion tin- life ami achievements of this greal man iiticomiucmorulcd by some proper attestation in bronze ami stone. As in the lives of some families of ten it may be seen thai the actions of one member save the whole from pov erty and ruin, and bring ponce ami happiness around the fireside, so it is in the history of nations; the task assumed or assigned to one Individ uai and fully accomplished by him at the licht lime may lie the regenerit ting power or 'he creative force ol the nation Itself, Thus it was in the ease of the work nssiglied to Laurens hy the continent at government on the recommendation ot Washington, to wit: that he should proceed to France and gel money, men ami a naval armament. We had about exhausted all three. Where the great Franklin failed, this South Carol Infi genius for dl|dontncy won ! tralghl out and in a short time brought l>a< k enough men to renew the courage of the American soldiery, ellOURll money ami letters to eise eredlll to the struggling republic ami a fleet of war that overawed and over powered Cornwnllts. n grout soldier and general. Had there been no .lohn Laurena, there would have been nu consummate French alliance; hud there been no French alliance there would have been no surrender at Vorktown; laid lliore boon no York town tlie work ami mlssiun the re public today is engaged In might bo carried on now by a number of petty provinces of different European na tions, which should there ever have come a yellow peril, it is hard to say w hat inlghl have been the consequence to (be civilized world. I suggest to our representatives in congress (senate and house) that they bring this South Carolinian's work prominently before tin- country and have the gOVerUinelll to place his monument on Jackson si|tinre, in the city of Washington, If I remember aright, the statue of the French ad iniial. Ilochmnhcnu, is erected on the east section of (his beautiful sipiure and no where else would a monu ment toi.aureus lie so lltlingly oi- de sirably situated. II South Carolina does 'iot take the matter up and have ii done. Will it he likely that any other Stale will do so? W. \V. Dlxon. (?'usvip, || PoisOIKMIS Weed Of all the sins known to humanity probably scandal iiioiignriug is the worst and meanest, as mi fortunately it is the most enjoyed fuHhiouable ami general. Columns ami volumes without II Ulli bei Iiiivo been written against (lie scandal monger, hut they llUVU tailed lo repress the evil. Kvorj day char actors are ruined, lives hi 1Kb ted, hearts smitten tilld llllioeenoo made io bear the heavy burden of guilt, Crom physical wounds olio may re cover, hut an Injury done one's char unter is irreparable; explanations and apologies may follow, hut the original beauty is affected, just as an injured piece of gluss in both the cliaractci and glass some usefulness may re. main hut the llrsl perfection Is tor evei blenitsbed. in the knowle<lge that "to err Is human, to forgive divine.'" ones own frailties should inspire lenience, and. wen? most gossips to devote the en ergy they spread in criticising their neighbors to correcting their own mistakes, there would he little n.I of reformers, Kvory human heilig is vulnerable somewhere, if only like Arc.hillcs in the heel; and ii WOllhl he the part of wisdom lor all to remember tie' true secret of nobility is not in contempt hut sympathy. .lust as a garment, made Imperfect by a rent, is worthy of lllClldlUK, Ho in all lust Ice should human mistakes not only In- condoned, hut also in spire sympathy. No physical bounty, is absolutely wrecked by one defect, such as near slghtedness, lameness etc.. and nolth er should a partial moral ol))l?|Ull> or imperfection make us denounce our friends, or acquaintances as useless or e\ ii. 'I he habit of Kosslpllic is a form of conceit and an indirect passive way of stlKKCKlillg one'., own superiority. One who constantly crltlces one';; I'el low loan us belli); helow one';; o\\ n per sot.al standard, is as eeiiernily Willi no \irlues as is the man who is for ever prating nboiil his own noble in sprat ions and characteristics. Tin- habil oi criticising, which Is imi the natural beginning or slander ami g< i dp. almost Invariably springs from Idleness, for the busy, active i< s pou si Id c man has little lime lo de COle to thin;- that are w.u e than Useless. '(lood name in man ami women. dear my Lord, hi iln- immediate jewel of their roul; Who steals my purse. slCliltt I rash; 'i is solltet hin.!', imi hing : "I'was mine, 'tis his, and has he>n slave io thousands. Kill In- who lllehes from me my good name. Itobs me of that which nol nnrichC: him. \ml make:-, me poor, indeed." Weekly Ballot IO VOTKS CREAT POPULARITY CONTEST I Vote for SC I Not fiood After November 30th.) Teller, Sdli Rheum and f</<ma ,\o-. no .1 l?y i ii.iini,. rlnhi'n Salve < rtpplli * ... .,1 icIU Vi il>- Ilching und bill iuhh >en?i?oc,u Be it ever so Humble there's n<? place like home ii it is your own. It isn't necessar\ that it should be so humble in your case, however. We'll sell you a Home for a little money down and lake the balance in easy monthly pay ments. Von can move ii.?,ht in and free yourself from paying rent at once. Ilring your wife when you come to see us about it. She'll appreciate the oppor tunilv. ANDERSON & BLAKELY. Todd Building I inurens, S. ('. PHOTOGRAPHS I he McCord I I Studio I X will copy any Photo, 011- << jjj large any picture and >> I make High Grade Pho- ? ? tographs for you at the ? ? very lowest prices. No | ? photographer can do ? I more nor offer any i$ morespecial inducement & ? than the ? ricCord Studio has always done. The McCord Studio's motto is ? "Best Pictures, Lowest | Prices" | Come to see us. << Do You (iambic? Some people put the saviup,." of a lite lime into a home, and tuen trust to I,l'CK to avoid tin thousand and one- daggers ol fire Do you? Others invest theii entire assets in a Store and then carry the whole 01 a part of theii insurance themselves, thinking they can do so as well as the insurance companies, I ><> yon! Insurance is based on the law ol averages, and can be safely con ducted, but Olllj when based nil the experiences of tens of thous ands of cases scattered ovei the entire country, \'outs very truly, J. j. Adams at Bank of 1.aureus What about protecting your property against loss by fire. Wo have as good as the best in the way of Insurance. Laurens Fire In surance Agency C W. McCRAVY, Mgr. Just arrived a solid car load of Foster's Ideal Crib Accident* Proof ^ B.ihy cant gel out Ol blick its head ?ikjuwJi _ Iron Beds X I Springs ^ consisting of a beautiful line of IRON BKDS in different designs and colors, also a line of the JjJ host quality of BED SPRINGS, this is the largest ? and best line that you will find anywhere to /E O select from. I II ? ^1 And on account of buying in car load quantities, we *Q arc offering I hem at prices that will be money saved J* for you il you will see our line bei ore you buy. % LAUREN5, S. C. Scrip! hi ill Prc< I'dcill. Jonah stepped a hm i>, "I Iii I ln> lee.nil:, hi II,.- v. 11:11.--* he observed. "An.? limp who \vunti hi see I In in ran cu a 11' i I llt-ln It was noticed that liullC questioned hi- ox phiit. Now Vim I? Sun. \ Methodist Minister Itccoiiiiiiciids ( h a in !?<? rla i It's I lllie, t llulcril ami Iliarrlnicu Itemed). "I liijvii ii. eil Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera ami IMarrhoca i: ? 11 ? ? - ? I \ I'm < \i-ial years I'm diarrhoea I con : iihl it I hi' In' i i.I> I have cvci 11 ic?i Im I lial I rouble I Im.hcIiI a ItolllC Hi it a l< v. ? I:i . acn from Olli ilruniilsi, Mi ii. it. hniiiU i hall ever Im clad li> ! jiOa'H a word in it piai.i' when I hiivc tin- opportunity Kev .1 I ?. Knapp, far Im M 10 Church. Mil. ji tjiovo, l'a Sohl bj tin' I .a ii rem; Inn" Conipu uy. Tili' l.unkiui? 1>\ Mail System ol The Germania Savings Bank of Charleston, S. C. ? 'isc. iheii depositors careful SCI \ i< <*. itc Them Isf.ihii< es ovei $2,900,000.00 \i Uroad Street P. O. ho^-80> Charleston, S. C. For Sale Cypress Shingles all heart hand drawn, car load lot? Write for prices. Jos. Bell Augusta, Oa. i j, j ili Stivc'l. -ixxxxxxxxxxxxu,-.? X X X X X X At Public Outcry x SALE! SaSesday in December S ember 6, 1909 X 2oo acres of valuable farm lands within 5 miles of I.aureus. A four horse farm in cultivation. X This property is owned by iHrs. Hartin and is ^ Y bounded by lands of Mrs. R. L. Gray, Jno. I). W. ' jj^ Watts and others, lies well and desirably situated. J? Will be knocked down to the highest bidder ^1 next Salesday. J. N Leak ? The Real l-state Man XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX*;