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At Meeting in Richmond of Trl-State Medical Society. QUACKERY IS ROBBERY l? Uli iikiihI Newspaper Prints Compli mentary Synopsis of tho Lnn reus Doctor's Paper. In the Richmond Tlmes-Dispntch of last Wednesday morning was an ac count of the Trl-State Medical society meetings. Most prominent among those mentioned in connection with tho proceedings was Dr. R. E. Hughes Of this (i'y. who read a paper on "Quack Lectors and the Religious Press." The fact that among the 600 | members of the society, and among all those who read papers, but two of them were especially mentioned, one of those being Dr. Hughes, is more than an ordinary compliment. In fact, from all reports, Dr. Hughes' paper was the "hit" of the meeting. A brief synopsis of the paper will be published next week. Following is what tho Times-Dis patch has lo say of Dr. Hughes' paper: Holding that a quack is no better than a thief. Dr. Rolfe E. Hughes, of Laurens, S. C., in a paper read before the twelfth annual convention of the Trl-State Medical society, at the Jef ferson Hotel yesterday, sounded a warning to those who read the ad vertisements In religious papers, most . of which, bo said, teemed with the paid matter of lniposters, who, asserting that they could cure any and all hu man Ills, duped 85 per cent, of the readers. "They believe," said Dr. Hughes, In referring to thoso who read such perl, odlcals, "every word of it and go on through lifo from childhood with un derlying faith pinned to their church paper, and would as soon doubt their mother or their clergyman. A quack," he continued, "is no better than a thief lie is a robber, and tho religious pa pers are helping him by pious editor ials, and while the readers may have some difficulties in recognizing the degree of quackery, per so, ho finds no such abstacle in the case of plain stealing, and though thoughtless enough to tamper with his physical condition, ho does resent the theft when he realizes that the quack is robbing him. Quackery and robbery aro synonomous." While apparently in no sense an advocate of Christian Science. Dr. Hughes much preferred It to the forms of quackery advertised In the religious jOUnals. He said that it possessed "a salutary and redeeming fenture, by j making the patient forget and believe that disease and death do not exist?no i fear of troubles here and assured of eternal bliss above. There being no foar and no nervous tension, they be come self-reliant, and are considered good risks by Insurance companies." "As to tho quacks," he continued, "wo must have some admiration for thoir gnll and gulling; for the reading public, pity and prayer, but for the re ligious press, they stand indicted. 'When my lovo says she is made of truth, do believe her, though I know she lies.' " Ry unanimous vote Dr. Hughes' speech was ordered printed and forwarded to every religious paper In the three states represented by tho association. A PLEASANT MEETING. Daughters Of the American Revolution Met With Mrs. A. D. dray. Tho Henry Laurons chapter D. A. R. was delightfully entertained on hist Tuesday afternoon by Mrs. A. D. Gray at her home on South Harper street. There was a largo attendance and a most interesting program was carried out. Five new members wero receiv ed Into tho chapter. Mrs. Laura Hud gens, Miss Nannie Kate Hudgens. Mrs. Lou I a P. Simpson, Mrs. Harrlotto F. Watts and Miss Willie Mao Chlldress, Miss Julia M. Maeforlan was elected Regent's alternate to represent this chapter at tho approaching congress which meets In Washington In April. After the business meeting a delightful r.ocln1 hour was enloved with the host ess w no served delicious refreshments consisting of a salad course, coffee and mints. Two Very Interesting papers were read: "A Sketch of Rnron De Kalb and nattle of Camdon" by Mrs. W. L. Cray and "John Laurons" by Mrs. T. F Simpson. SENATOR TILLiYIAN'S CONDITION BETTER Following Paralytic Stroke 1U? Lifo For Several Days Hong By Sleudor Thread. Dlspatchos from Washington last Wednesday told of the sudden Illness that afternoon of Senntor B. R. Till 1 man. Although there wero symptoms of a recurrence of his old trouhle. hardening of the arteries, his condi tion continued favorable until Friday when he experienced a decided and most alarming change for the worse. After thorough examinations by physi cians, it was announced that the sen ator was suffering f.-om progressive parnlysis and aphasia?the loss of speech. This apopletic condition, it was stated, was the result of a rup tured blood vessel, followed by a slow oozing of blood into the brain. On Sunday Improvement was noted In the senator's condition, and accord ing to the latest advices from Washing ton, the distinguished patient steadily improves. GERMAN CLUB ORGANIZED. Young People of the City Perfect Or ganization For Amusement. Quite a number of young people met ' in the armory last Wednesday evening for the purpose of organizing a ger man club. An Initial membership of thirty-five was enrolled and the fol lowing officers and committees elect ed: T. D. Darlington, president; W. ' R. Rlchey, Jr., vice-president; Albert Dial, secretary and treasurer; lloor committee, E. D. Easter by, G. A. Eich elberger, and Y. S. Gilkerson; re freshment committee, F. K. Spratt, J. W. Danklin and F. W. Greene; invi tation committee, R. II. Rlchey, R. G. Franks and H. M. Shell. It was decided to have the first dance on March 28th., to be known as the Easter dance. The club stipulated that the Spnrtanburg orchestra was to be engaged for this occasion. From the present outlook, this dance prom ises to be one of the biggest and best ever had in Laurens. WASHINGTON'S BIRTHDAY. Young People of Eden Community Hare a .lolly Time Personals. EJden, Feb. 21st.?The pupils of the Eden school departed from the usual manner of celebrating Washington's birthday, by observing it. not during school hours and just a little ahead of time. They bad a party at Mr. Walker Gray's on last Friday even ing, and a jolly good time it was too. The house was decorated in the na tional colors and with many pictures of Washington and scenes connected with his life. As souvenirs nil the guests, were given little hatchets. Horace and Booth Gary, the hosts, were assisted in entertaining by Miss es Sudie Gray, Claytie Rahh. Vivian Owens, Ella Belle Copeland, and Dr. and Mrs. J. W. Reason. Among those present from other schools were: ! Misses Edna Owens and Reatrico; and Messrs Lawrence Stone, Archie Owens. Clyde Curry, 'Tandy and Charlton Babb, Meli Willis, John Adalr, Vance and Francis Gray, and Clarence Hel lams. The young people of this community had a pleasant party at Mr. W. R. Martin's Saturday evening. Mr. T. B. Reeves of Greenville spent a few days here with relatives laol week. Mr. Ersklno Babb visited his father ; here last Sunday. Miss Estelle Babb is visiting Mrs. I R. W. Nash In Greenville. Mr. M unit a Speaks. A large audience heard Mr. Murata a Japanese student at Wofford college, lecture last Sunday night at the First Methodist chureh on his home country. Although Mr. Murnta speaks with some difficulty, he made Iiis auditors understand him, and conveyed much interesting Intelligence concerning his native land. The lecture was Illustrat ed by stereoptlcnn views. Dairymen To Organize. A call Is issued by representatives from various parts of the county for a meeting of all the farmers who are Interested In the dairying business or in the raising of live stock for March 1st. In the court house here at |J O'clock. Messrs Anderson. Myrd and Harris have been much interested in the organization of an association in tills county and considerable interest has been manifested In the undertak ing. Let all the farmers be on hand in st Tuesday. SENATOR TILL MAN'S COMMENTS. Accepts Dcclslou of Court But Time May Prove Ho Was Right. Washington, Feb. 15.?Senator Till man, upon learning to-day that the supreme court of South Carolina bad decidod against him In the habeas corpus case brought by Mrs. B. R. Tillinan, Jr., for the possession of her two children, and had awarded them to her, said: "I pray Cod's guidance to tho mother In rearing my little grand daughters, and that He will shiold thorn from contaminating Influence and examples. Thesupreme court justices have lifted a great weight of responsi bility off me, and shifted it to their own shoulders," he commented. "My j only motive in accepting the guard - lanship was the welfare of my little granddaughters. I knew all of th* facts and circumstances, many of which were not brought out at the i hearing, and was actuated solely by a sense of duty. The final result can alono determine whether the court has acted wisely. "Fifteen years hence, when I am dead and gone, the character and type of women that my granddaught ers will have become will show wheth er It was best to have given them to their mother or not. 1 pray God's guidance to her in rearing them, and that He will shield them from con taminating influences and examples." He explained that the decision was rendered by the highest court in South Carolina, and that he will abide by that judgment. "1 submitted to the jurisdiction of the State court so that tho question could be decided by my own state court. It has decided and I shall, of course, abide by the deci sion. Beyond that statement I do not care to say anything more until I see a copy of the court's decision." TUE NAZARENE SUNG. Largo Audience Pleased WItii Sacred Cantata?Receipts ifaO.uO. The Nazarene, a sacred cantata, was Bung at the First Methodist church on last Friday evening, Thursday being so inclement a day as to necessitate the postponement. An unusually large audience gathered at the church and '< seemingly were highly pleased with the singing. A free wlil offering was gathering, amounting to $50.06, which 1 will go into the treasury of the Ju nior Aid society. Much praise for the success of the undertaking is due to .he able direc tion of Mr. ("has. II. Ilicks, who as signed the parts and conducted the Binging. For the advertising and the financial success, tho committee of young ladies from the Aid society, are responsible, together with tho de lightful reception tendered the mem bers of tho chorus, and for the re freshments served. Among the features of tho evening was the beautiful trio by Miss Annie Rlchey, Mrs. C. F. Rankln and Mrs. H. K. Alken; this was especially good and elicited many compliments. Equal ly praiseworthy was the solo, "He Not Affrighted" by Miss Annie Rlchey, as was the solo by Miss Jennie Shealy. Messrs Casque. Franks, Danford, Thomason and Chlldress had solo work which was rendered in line style. The solos by Mrs. McCravy, soprano, and Mrs. J. II. Boyd, cantralto, were beautiful and sung with much expres sion. The duct by Mr. Franks and Mrs. C. II. Hicks was excellent. Miss Jessie Holt presided at (lie pipe organ, and her accompanlaments were of the Usual high order and excellence that characterizes all her playing. As a whole. The Nazarene was a decided success, and those who heard it were highly pleased. Prof. Barrow Speaks. Prof. I?. X. Harrow of Clemson col lege delivered two addresses to the farmers of Laurens county, at the court house on Tuesday and Wednes day of last week. On tho first day, Prof. Harrow spoke on the fertilizer question and on the second on tho cul tivation of corn. Farmers' Union Meting. Secretary O. P. Goodwin, of the Lnu rens County Farmers' union requests the announcement that the union will meet in the court house on Saturday of this week, tho 26th, All the sub unions are requested to send In their regular dues and a full delegation, as business of importance is to bo transacted. Mr.Thomas Avory and Miss Mlllo Martin of the Laurens mill village were married Fob. Hi, at the pasonage of the Second Methodist church by tho Rev. I). R. Roof. Marlin* A very, WARDS ARK COMPhlMKNTKP. Annual Report Praises The Tmynbaml Guards of Laurens. Following Is tho annual report on the mllttla of tho state, recently Issued In which local military company Is highly complimented. It Is In fact about tho best report made. It Is as follows: Company D. Physique of officers and men is good; no physical exami nation of men prior to enlistment. All are of good character. Intelligent, zeal ous and reliable; 100 per cent, can bo assembled, ready for duty, in one hour, in case of emergency (this waa done twice during 1908). In tho event of a call of the president 100 per cent, would probably respond. Discipline is excellent. Property well cared for; nothing is allowed to bo taken from armory except on duty. Rooks and records are admirably kept. There has been gallery practice, but no ranne prnctice. There have been no sight ing drills, no position and aim drills, and no instruction in guard duty; there have been recitations. Company was inspected in armory at 4 o'clock P. M.; ceremony of Inspection was cor rectly executed. Men were very steady. Officers were equipped with saher. belt, revolver and holster, and field glass; men. with rifle, bayonet and scabbard, cartridge belt complete, canteen and st t ap. haversack, and individual mess kit. Owing to its being a stormy day there was no outdoor drill. Drill in manual of arms was good. Captain reports that squad leaders are well in structed. The. captain has sei s ed in the regular army; he is an excellent officer and takes great Interest in his company. There is no better company commander in tho National Guard of the state. STORM AT CROSS HILL THURSDAY Thunder and Lightning and Denn. Pour of Itain -Other Hems. Cross Hill. Feb. 21st.?Mrs. VV. II. Leaman and Ml R. A. Austin were Clinton visitors hut Tuesday and Wed nesday. Quite a fine company of boys and girls enjoyed a Valentine party at the home of Mr. and Mrs. 15. A. Wharton, Monday evening, the 14th. Mr. .1. G. Brown of Ninety Six was ; in town last Tuesday. Mrs. Annie l'nyne of Greenwood was a Cross Hill visitor last week. Miss Llda Rudd has gone to Atlan ta and Baltimore to purchase spring , millinery. Cross Hill Mother to three year old; "Ethel, did you eat dinner with those dirty hands?" Ethel: "No mother I ate with a spoon." There will lie an entertainment at the school auditorium Tuesday evon I ing. An old fashioned spelling boo is to be one feature, the old folks of \ the town against the school children. Last Thursday evening we had a very heavy down-pour of rain with considerable thunder and lightning. Mrs. Bramlett of Princeton also Mrs. Poe of Williamston were tho guests of Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Hill last week. Miss Hortense Low visited her par entS, Mr. and Mrs. S. W. Low a few days recently. Miss Rebecca Crnlg, tearlier of the Vaughnvllle school was the guest Saturday and Sunday of Mr. and Mrs. ! 1?. A, Austin. FOIt.11 Kit KATHENS CITIZEN DEAD. .Hr. M. F. Johnson I'nssetl Away In Anderson Thursday. Mr. M. E. Johnson, a native of this county and until a year ago a resident of Sullivan township, died at his homo j in Anderson last Thursday at noon after a few days' illness from pneu monia, following an attack of meas les. The funeral and burial services were held Friday in Anderson. Mr. Johnson was about IS years of age and is survived by Iiis wife and four Children, two brothers. Messes S. II. Johnson now of Anderson and I William Johnson of Abbeville county, I and one sister, Mrs. Richard Black well ! of Due West. He was an uncle of Mr. Homer Blackwell of this city. Mr. 1 Blackwell Went over for the funeral Friday. Mt. Oallngher Woodmen. Mt. Gallagher camp. No. 171. Wood men of the World has elected and In stalled officers of the per sent year as follows: 1*. II. Baldwin, l'. C. ('.; F. B. Roland, c. C; M. IX Mltcholl, Adv. Lieut.; J. C. Martin. Hanker: .1. M. c.old. n. Clerk; Q. T. O'dell, K.; J. L. Marlin. W.J It. O. Martin, S.: Dr. W. C. Thompson. Physician; W. J, Jones, g. c. Boland, and J. is. O'dell. Manag ers, MOUNTV1LLE NEWS ITEMS OF THE WEEK Death <>f the Only Child of Mr. Lynch Salut Valentino Day Celebrations* Mountvllle, Feb. 21st.?The people here deoply sympathize with Mr. and Mrs. Kasuell Lynch lu the death of their only child, an Infant girl of 18 months, which sad event occured laut Friday, IStb lust. Sho had about re covered from a spell of pneumonia when other complications set in and, I after several days suffering, resulted In death as above stated. Death Is always sad, but it seems especially so when the llrst and only child is taken, and that too, when she had lived Just long enough to bring a thrill of Joy and happiness to the home and awak en that ardent parental love which is excelled in its affectionate warmth and depth only by that divine. The remains of the little one lie cold In the arms of death, but her sweet memory will still linger In the hearts of those alone who know the tender ness of a father's or a mother's love. The funeral was held at Liberty Springs cemetery, Cross Hill, Satur day afternoon. On Saturday evening. Feb. 12th., Miss Edith Toaguo entertained a num ber of her school males at a Valentino party. On Monday evening the young people enjoyed a similar gathering at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Conway Smith.. These occasions, celebrating St. Valentino's Day, were very much enjoyed by the young and life flowing hearts of those who attended them. Tomorrow, Washington Day, will be celebrated by the Mountvllle school with appropriate exercises. Among the many things on the program Is a debate on the subject "Resolved, that \ Washington was a Greater statesman than a Warrior." This will be dis cussed pro and con by four pupils on , each side, other papers, recitations, songs, and etc. mark the program for the day's celebration. Not tho least in tho estimate of the pupils in tho day's appointments is the dispensing of all regular school work. Mrs. Maude Mrysoii. who has been for three weeks In the hospital at Co lumbia for treatment, is sull'n iently recovered to return Inane. She Is ex pected home today. Mr. M. L Crisp, recently of Whit mire, has moved With his family to Cnlhoun Falls where lie lias accepted a position as telegraph operator, "TAG DAY" ON THURSDAY. Daughters of Confederacy Ask Aid on Monument Pimm] del Tagged. Many of the people here recall tho fun that was had on "lag day" two years ago. and how everybody was anxious to be tagged as many times as possible. There's to be another tag day. and it comes on Thursday Of this week. Only the tightwads will j walk the streets on that day without a few decorations in the form of tags; at least, that is what somebody said two years ago, hut The Advertiser will j not tell who. The daughters of the Confederacy will have charge of the affair this year and the proceeds will be added to the monument fund. Stations will be placed all over the city and at Watts mills, and the people are ex pected to visit those booths and be tagged. To get a tag, one must, make a contribution, no matter how great or how small. Thursday Is the day of the big sale out at Watts mills, when al! those fine lots ate to be sold at auction; be lagged, and the auctioneer will be nice to you. Remember tag day; it's tomorrow. Reclaimer's Medal Arrives, On April 22nd. the high school hoy s dednliner's contest is to be held in the court house here. Some days ago. a committee consisting of Prof, it L Parkinson and Dr. H. K. Alken was appointed to select n suitable design for the medal to bo awarded to tho winner of the contest. The medal was ordered through Fleming Bros.' and has arrived. It Is a beauty; let all tho boys call at Fleming Pros, ami take a look. It will be an incentive and an inspiration. Lyceum at Cray Court. The Ith number In the Gray Court Ly coum course Will bo on next Wednca day evening. March 2nd. Waiden and (loverly, noted magicians and enter tnlnors, Will appear and there is no doubl but that tho program will he good. The pcoplo Wl'.l do well to at t< nd. [Nichols, Roper & Roper the Principal Losers. JAIL ALSO WAS DAMAGED Fire Hroko Out Late at Night From ?'Ithin and Flames Made Quick Work. At two o'clock Thursday morning tho 1 Ivory stable of Nichols, Roper & Roper, located on the corner of Lau rens and Jail streets, was completely destroyed by tire, together with six teen bead of stock, the entire stock of livery equipage, feed stuffs etc., tho contents of several shops in tho build ing owned nnd operated by negroes, and damaging more or less adjacent property, including the county jail and Sanders' bottling plant. The loss entailed will approximate |ll,000, with about $5,000 insurance. The adjusters for the different inter ested lire insurance companies have arrived and are today engaged in making up their reports. The cause of the lire Is unknown, although II is stated that its origin was in the rear of the stable. Mefore the Iii?1 company could reach tho spot, which is about 200 yards from the city station, the stable was all aflame and all effort to release the horses ami mules were futile. The doors of tho stable were never opened. Oy Rood work on the part of tho firemen, the county Jail, which is Im mediately to tho rear of the stable, was saved from the flames, although considerably damaged. All the prison ers, IG In number were removed to the city station, only, however, after tho most piteous walls from those mi the Side of the building exposed to tho Homes. Deputy Sheriff Cttlbcrtson had much difficulty In removing the pris oners, owing to the fact that there so lew people on the scene and none to assist him. Policemen .lernlgan and Hudson state that in their rounds they had passed the stable on Latin ns street just about 15 minutes before the alarm was given, ami that tin y saw no hla/.O. When the alarm was given the hose wagon was rushed to the scene, but for ii lime there was pot sufficient number of people to mi nlpulule the hose. Tho losses were npprovimatoly an follows: Stable building, owned by Nichols. Roper ?V.- Roper, valued at $5,000, insurance $:{,000; ten head of stock, valued at $1,500 Insurance $1000 and $500 Insurance on feeds tuff 8, bug Mies and harness; A. II. Sanders' bot tling plant, damaged to tin- extent, of about $200, covered by insurance; C. I). Moseley, $100 loss on farm Imple ments stored In warehouse, no In surance; Molt & Hudgens, four horses and three vehicles, valued at about. $1,500, no Insurance; John V. Holt, one horse, no insurance; Dr. J. I. Donnan. horse and biiKK.v, no Insurance; J. T. Humbert, nemo merchant, loss about $200, no Insurance; damage to jail $500 covered by Insurance; Lauren8 colored undertakers, loss of hearse and sup plies, about $500, no Insurance; color ed pressing club outfit, together with several suits and other garments, loss unknown; LIston, colored music tench er. rented piano and organ, office fix tures, valued at .$70" no insurance. Mrs. Jcrnlirmt Died Vesterdii). Mrs. Mamie Adams Jernignn, wife of W. II. Jernignn, assistant chief of police, died at tl.e family residence in the eastern suburbs of the city yes terday about noon, after an illness of only a few days. The funeral ar rangements had not been completed yesterday afternoon, though it Is prob able that the Interment will take place here today. Mrs. Jernignn was. before marriage. Miss Mamie Adams and was about :!2 years of ago, Three children stirviVO including a two months old infant. Policeman Jornlgnn, one of the most efficient officers the city ever had, has the sympathy of all his friends and acquaintances, Pastors Fx elm ii go Pulpits. Rev. L. I'. McGee of Latirens and Roy it \i Diihosc of nrny Court will exchange pulpits on next Sunday morning at the II o'clock service. Mr. McOee Will preach a missionary ser mon to the Cray Court Methodists, at the invitation of the Woman's For eign Missionary society.