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THE STATE CAMPAIGNERS SPOKE AT CHESTER THURSDAY The state campaign party was ai Chester Thursday. Following is a re port of [ho mooting, as seal to Hie News ami Courier by Mr. s. 13. Honey,I staff correspondent: Cnnsler, of Tir/.nh, .lobn T. Dun. 1 can and I*. H. Evans wore Ibo real "noises" at tbo statt- campaign moot ing hero lodny, so far as the cheering went. Whether or nol this trio uro i the choice of the Chostcr yeomanry] for the offices they seek ?"1111101 with dcflnlteuesH ho stated; but thoy were the "big noises." or at least they pro duced most of the noise in the way of hand-clapping and cheering. Fach of these was listened to with marked attention, broad smiles, overspread* Ing the faces of apparently Interested listeners, and a look of expectancy plainly written on their countenances. L'unslcr Provokes Laughter. The assault 1??' Cansler, for railroad commissioner, upon his opponents, Whoili he terms as "kids," ami one of whom he addressed as "Huddle," pro voked much laughter, and when Can sler and his little black cap advanced to the speakers' stand loud cheers echoed in every corridor of the Opera house. II. It. Evans was even more vigorous in his denunciation of Lyon ami his administration today than heretofore.' harping especially on the fact, as con tained in this morning's news dis-' patches, that the trial of the alleged "graft" cases in Chester liexl week hail been postponed, The speaker I preached a sermon today, taking as j his text Daniel. R:S5; III which are the word.;. "Mene. ne ue, (ekel, uphar-I sin"' weighed in (ho balance, and found wanting." Mr. Evans received more npplauso I today than he lias received at any previous meeting. Ladles in Vudieiice. Doubtless the chief feature of th.0 meeting in Chester was the presence oi more ladles than have attended all the previous meetings combined, An-: other characteristic was the liberal applause accorded every candidate; they were all cheered as announced and the people were in no instances parsimonious with evidence of ap pro* al. Mr. Fealhorntono received Iiis third b0U(| let today. Cansler started a gubernatorial boom for Senator I'. 1,. Uni'dlll, of ?'bester, today and gave it his endorse ment, on the ground that Mr. Ilardin. Who had declined to enter the race for railroad commissioner against him (Cnnsler) had thereby evidenced stich marked sense ami judgment that he "was lit to be governor. .Mr. Evan's, rcforenco to "the monument to graft'! erected on one of your principal strcits," wiis. while lost on a number In the audience, a statement of some Interest to those acquainted with re cent incidents in the dispensary inves tigations. Culled l? order nl n o'clock by County Cluiirinnn W. I'. Cnldwell, the meeting, nt Ihe opera lions.- wuh open ed with prayer by the Itov i>. (!. Phil lips, of the Associated Reformed Pres byterian church. There were r.boui tour hundred persons in uttem'aneo ut the beginning, dwindling to nboul one hundred when the lasl two candi dates Tor Govornor wen- speaking. I'm- Attomej Generali Attorney Generul Lyon being absent Mr. M. 13. Evans was the first speaker of the morning. II.- made his usual attack upon the Incumbent, repeating his former charges ami denying that be bad said the treasurer of the State band paid Tow Fehler $100,000 in f.-es: be had said that be was paid this amount out of the tax-payers' pock ets. no matter from what exact source. Dealing with his record as a lawyer, Mr. Evans declared that in a certain Important case, he had defeated the uoted linn of Mordccnl ?v- Gadsden, of Charleston, the very firm that had de feated Mr. Lyon in one of the chief "graft." cases. Mr. Evans closed, re ceiving louder applause than In- has hitherto been accorded. The candldati s lor adjutant gener al came next, the lirsl speaker being c.d. W. \v. Moon-, of Ihtrnwoll. Mr. Moor.- was glad to h.- in Chester, for le- bad been fortunate enough to win I').- heart and hand of one of Chester's fairest daughters, Messrs Newnhani and Richardson followed, each urging his qualifications for the olllce. Mr. O. C. Scarborough was first speaker for railroad commissioner, i Cnuslcr of Tlrzah, following. Mr. Cansler paid his respects to "ib.- j kids who dare oppose me in this race," referring particularly to Million, of Greenville. Il<- was loudly applauded ii. I ley ward Million made a rousing, imeech, condemning the "damnable discrimination" against South Caroli na in the mutter of freight rales, lie said that some of the oilier candidates had stolen his campaign thunder, us ing the ligtires ami facts that he had been presenting from the very tirst. when they bad had nothing to place before the people, lie said he would like to remedy tin- condition which was now robbing the fanner., of the Siaii- of $27">,000 in over-charges on fertilizers. Messrs Smith and Duvall presented their claims in a straightforward man ner, discussing the several issues be fore the people. ??New Pood for Thoutrhl." .lohn T. Duncan said the newspapers were suppressing tho facts of the cam paign and not giving him a show, that [they are urging Ihe old threadbare is sue, while be is "giving new food for thought!" The people s0ciu to agree that there Is something new about his Candidacy for governor. One state ment of his was rather striking: "That Rlchlaud County would soon go Dem For Adjutant General. In Bad Fix "I had a mishap at the age of 41, which left me in bad fix," writes Mrs. Georgia Usher, of Conyers, Ga. "I was unconscious for three days, and after that I would have fainting spells, dizziness, nervousness, sick headache, heart palpitation and many strange feelings. "I suffered greatly with ailments due to the change of life and had 3 doctors, but they did no good, so I concluded to try^ Cardui. 'Since taking Cardui, I am so much better and can do all my housework." mCARDUI The Woman's Tonic Do not allow yourself to get into a bad fix. You might get in so bad you would find it hard to get out. Better take Cardui while there is time, while you are still in moderately good health, just to conserve your strength and keep you in tip top condition. In this way your troubles, whatever they are, will grad ually grow smaller instead of larger?you will be on the up-grade instead of the down- and by and bye you will arrive at the north pole of perfect health. Get a bottle at your druggists' today. Statement Jan. ist, ioio, to Conn. Ins. Dep'tm't National Fire Insurance Company OF HARTFORD. CONN. Capital Stock all Cash, $1,000,000.00 Funds reserved to meet nil Liabilities, Re-Insurance Reserve, Legal Standard, 4,686,677.28 Unsettled losses and Other Claims, 802,835.96 Net Surplus over Capital and Liabilities, 2,840,294.01 Total Assets January 1st, 1910, 9,328,707.2") J. J. ADAMS, Agent ocratlc for the first time in twenty years." He stated that Wade Hamp ton had voted for him for the United States Senate in 1896, and had de clared that all honest men should vote for Duncan. The people cheered Dun can at many points in his speech, and there was loud applause at if. ion. elusion. No Apologies. Mr. l'eatherstone had spoken twice in Chester, once during the campaign m' 1808 and again two years ago. when ihe county voted out liquor, he had no apologies to make for discussing the issue today, which he did in ills usual forceful manner. In refering to State-wide prohibition, Mr. I'eather stone said: "I want Charleston and Itlchlnild to take their dose along with the rest Of thom." In referring to the lax question, the speaker stated his belief that the in crease in values from year to year should provide for the increased costs of the government; that no increase of levy should be necessary. "Onlj Thoroughbred." Mr. Hyatt again stated that he was the "only thoroughbred" prohibition ist in the race. He made love to the farmers in fine style and told them how he had struggled from those days of poverty on the farm, when, to the obtain an education, he had studied by the light of pinowood knots after a day of toil, how he was trying to help every farmer in the Stale to rock ing chair existence, lie warned the people against the tendency toward extravagance, which pervaded not on ly Individual but public life, in the affairs of government. He promises, if elected to the gov ernorship, to inspect all the offices, and all Slate officers and see that bus iness is carried on properly.] Mr. Hyatt was well received. lias "railed Hell Cord." Mr. Mcl.eod has also "pulled the hell cord across old Balaam's back," and had done his share of work in be half of the dear fanners, lie wants to see the growth of the educational facilities of lb'1 Stale, the continu ance of prosperity, and the better ment of tax conditions. He was cheer ed when he announced his doctrine of local option as to the liquor ques tion. Mr. Mc l.eod spoke fluently to day, diiving home his arguments in forceful manner. "ttne Furnier?" Capl. .lohn (1. Itlchnrds said he was not going to insult the Intelligence of the people of South Carolina by devot ing nil his time to discussing whiskey, the people are tired of it. Ho was very much amused at Hyatt's claims as a farmer. "Yes." said Mr. Richards. "Ho rides to ids farm every morning In an elevator to the fourth or fifth story of the skyscraper, in Columbia." The speaker said there were five law yers in the race, one insurance man. and one farmer, the last being himself. Ho hooted at Hyatt's Claim on raising the price of cotton, declaring the. Farmers' Union and the Cotton As sociation did it. ('apt. Richards today' withdrew his batteries from toward Fentherstono and turned them on Hyatt. "Ncicr Meat in Home Count)'." Mayor ii ease varies bis speeches more than do any of the other candi dates. Tom lung the same themes, be nevertheless serves up his arguments in varying styles. He again attacked those persons in South Carolina who) were endeavoring to disfranchise thousands of white voters by the pro posed changes In the primary, declar ing it to be an effort to get back to the old way before the primary had been Introduced, when a few men ran the government. Mr. Biease boasted that he "had never got beat for any office in his home county; more than some of bis opponents could say." He predicts that the next governor will bo a Nowborrlan, He tombed on tho whiskey question, de claring for local option, saying thai "if the people of ehester want pro hibition (and if they believe they have ii.i let them have it." If" read from today's news dispatches of raids on illicit distilleries and the opinion ot officors that prohibition was a farce in several Southern States. Mr. ltlease closed amid loud applause. Tonight the campaign parly was tendered a smoker at the court house, their hosts being the local Wood Uli I) of the World, the Red Men and Odd Follows. UK AI I II I I II \IH. The I.aureus Drug Co. Sells the Great* est Hair Rcautlfler in the World. Parisian Sage, the grand and effi cient hair restorer, is guaranteed to permanently remove dandruff In two weeks, or your money back. Parisian Sage stops falling hair?It ' prevents the hair from fading. I It is the best, beautitier of ladles' I hair, as It makes harsh, lusterless hair fluffy, soft and beautiful. It is a most I refreshing and daintily perfumed I dressing, not sticky or greasy. Parisian Sage is sold and rigidly IIguaranteed by Laurens Drug Co. I Price fit) cents a large bottle. The , girl with the Auburn hair is on every I package. I "In the time I have used Parisian I Sage I have lound it very satisfactory I both as a grower and dandruff cure " I Miss Ada M. Bratt. Hoosick, N. Y., I Mar. 23, 1910. VIOLATED POSTAL REGULATIONS.] Young Clerk in Lauren* Office Chnnr eil ?Ith Tampering with .Mail. Charged with violating section ICO-I of tho postal regulations. Mr. .lames Y. Wallace, cierk In the L?ntens post ofllco, has been placed under n boh'd in the sum of three hundred dollars for his appearance at the next term of tho United States district court at Greenville In October. The charge was preferred against clerk Wallace by Postofllce Inspector Graham of Jacksonville, Pin., and the ca e was sent lip by United States Commissioner McGill of Greenwood, before whom Mr. Wallace appeared for :i hearing last Wednesday even ing. As stated, the east' will come up in the Federal court next October; mean time the services of Mr. Wallace at tlm local office will be suspended, so it is understood. WOMEN GROW YOUNGER. When Dandruff Goes and Hair (irons Abundantly. Parisian Sage, America's greatest Hair restorer will keep >ou looking young and attractive. It Is guaranteed by The Laurens1 Drug Co. to make hair grow, and stop falling hair: to cure dandruff in two weeks; to stop itching of the scalp almost instantly. Parisian Sage is the most Invigorat ing, satisfying and pleasant hair dress ing made, It is not sticky or greasy, ft makes the hair soft, luxuriant and handsome, it is especially praised by women who love beautiful hair. Pa risian Sage is for sale by The Laurens Drug Co. at .".a cents a large bottle. The girl witli the Auburn bait is on every bottle. Feminine Curiosity. Her husband was a merchant, and! one day while downtown she dropped into his office. "What are all those books on top ot tin- safe?" she asked. "Those are the day books, my dear." he replied. "And where are the night books?" she queried. "Night books!" he ochoed in sur prise. "Yes." she rejoined. "Those yon have to work over at night sometimes, I when yon are kept here until '_' o' clock In the morning." -Chicago News HOW TO CURE~RIIKUiRATium. It Is an Internal Disease and Requires tin Internal Remedy. The cause of Rheumatism ami kin dred diseases is an excess of uric acid in the blood. To cure this terrible disease this acid must he expelled and the system so regulated that no more acid will be formed in excessive quantities. Rheumatism is an internal disease and requires an internal reme dy. Rubbing with Oils and Liniments will not cure, affords only temporary relief at best, causes you to delay this proper treatment, allows the malady1 to get a firmer hold on you. Liniments may ease the pain, but they will no more cure Rheumatism than paint Will change the fibre of rotten wood. Science has at last discovered a per. I feet and complete cure, which is call ed "Rheumaclde." Tested in hundreds of cases, it has effected the most mar velous cures; we believe it will cure you. Rheumaclde "gets at the joints Iron) the inside," sweeps the poisons out of the system, tones up the stom ach, regulates the liver and kidneys and makes you well all over. Rheu maclde "strikes the root of the dis ease and removes its cause." This splendid remedy is sold by druggists and dealers generally at 50c. and $1 a bottle. In tablet form at 2.1 and 50c a package. Get a bottle today. Book let free if you write to Bobbitt Chem ical Co.. Baltimore, Md. Trial bottle tablets 25c by mail. For sale by LAU RENS DRUG CO. The University of South Carolina. Varied courses of study in Science. I.:!:;:::! Arts, Education, Civil and Electrical Engineering and Law. College fees, room, lights, etc., $20; Board, $12 per month. For those pay ing tuition, $10 additional. Tho holth and morals of the students are the first Consideration of the faculty. 43 teac h ers' scholarships, worth $158. For cat alogue, write to R. C. MITCHELL, .Ties.. ? Columbia, S. C, Notice. Any member of the Christian church now living in Laurens will please ?ml their name and address to Joseph W. Helms, BOX 381 Laurens, S. C, ancj learn of a plan looking forward to establishing a permanent work In this city. or xmnll headstones receive the same careful attention from our expert workmen. Wo l>uy carefully at the quarries and watch every detail of designing finishing and sotiinif of memo rials. Don't buy from travel ing ugent? or catalog*. Wp i:un nhow you the material, wheth er ii l>e granite c ? marble, an:! are glad to ad vi si with you a bout improving your cemetery lots. I?et us show you the dif ferent granites and marbles und tell you about them. P. F. BAXTER ? SON, Nfcwberry, S. C. The success of a man in business depends on his attention to little things. A thousand get rich by saving, where one gets rich by speculating. That person is wise who in youth makes provision for old age. A dollar saved today may be the foundation of your fortune. Begin saving to-day, tomorrow yon may forget it. Saving like spending is a habit. 1 he Place to Put Your Savings is Enterprise Bank Laurens, S. C. X. B. Dial, President C. H. Roper, Cashier i 11 GREAT RAZOR SALB $2.50 $3.00 $3.50 $4.00 $4.50 $5.00 IMPORTED RAZORS as low as 1000 fine imported razors will be placedonsile this week as low rc=07c. each. These razors are from one of the leading importers of razors in tin- United State?. Tin-: M. I,. BRANDT cfn.KKV Co.. of New York City. They are all high-grade goods. We secured a bigstock at a ridiculous figure, with It puts ns in a position to offer yon the following Roods nt nearly half the prii es. All razors are fully guaranteed; if not satisfactory, they can be exchanged. The assortment comprisesull of the following weil known makes: Wade & Butcher No. 150 Ben Mur No. 107 1 Your elioice f \ f~f Wo.tcnholm I. X. L. No. 148 Lttwti No. 105 fofnuyof 11/ Wo.tenholm Pipe No. 149 Brandt No. 100 \ thee V"1 / 117 J $2.60 Razors \J f Roger* Razor No. 110 Blue Steel No. 117 J J0.50 Razors \J ff 0 Also a few very high priced razors highly polished, and elabor ately finished, to go nt half price. ?3.00 Brandt No. Ill, $1.47 I $3.50 Brandt No. 115, $1.77 4.00 Brandt No. 112, $1.07 | $4.50 Brandt No. HO, $2.47 Brandt's Bett No. 119. regular price $5.00, our price S.'.?>*,? each Alt razors nrc full holluw ground, n:ul set ready for use, \>*e will nlso place on sale 1000 of tlie genuine BRANDT SLLr-llONING RAZOR STROPS TS&3teSZX?f?t& Our Price 970 each The Brnndt Self-Honing Razor Strop is the best razor strop on the , market to-day. The only razor strop in the world that hones and strops your razor at the same time and enables you to obtain an edge which only an experienced barber can give. The Ilrandt self. honing Kazor Strop will put u keener edge on a razor with fewer strokes than any other razor Strop. OUARANTKKI) never to be come hard or glossy. Special:?a $2.00 Brandt Snfpty Razor and Brandt Shaving Bruib fur 97c. each. M.U1. ORDERS i'il.^l.U. Laurens Drug Company $2.00 Razor Hones 97c. Mail Orders Filled Now is the time to ^ - = = Insure Your Crops of = = I Cotton, Corn, Etc., AGAINST HAIL or your Horses and Mules * Against Death From Any Cause J C SEK I J. F. TOLBERT LAURENS, S. C. In New Office in Todd Building, South Harper St. USED UNIVERSALLY CORTRI GHTshYnoles WHEN CortriRrit Metal Shingled were first introduced (24 years ago) you had som< excuse for being sceptical: Tint now? If you are sceptical it can only be because you do not know tbe facts in tbe case. They arc used today from the Atlantic to the Pacific for all kinds of buildings, under all conditions, They arc fireproof, stormproof; never leak and last as long as the building itself without needing repairs. For further detailed information apply to Apply to Local Dcnlor or C0KTKHJHT METAL U00F1NG CO., yblladclpbia, Ta.