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ELECTION ORDERED ON WOODRUFF COUNTY Proclamation Issued Mon day by Gov. Blease. SPARTAN BURG COUNTY MOSTLY AFFECTED A Slice of the Northern Section of Laurens County in Youngs Town ship Included in the Area Wanted by Woodruff. Election to be Held July 20th. Governor Blease has issued a pro clamation ordering an election to be hold on the question of establishing a new county out of portions of Spar tanburg and Laurent) counties, with Woodruff as the county, seat. The election is ordered to be bold July 29. If the new county is established, the the greater part of It will be cut off from Spartanburg. A large portion of Young's township, in this county, 4s included in the proposed new county area. Clerk of Court Power received a copy of the proclamation yesterday and furnished Tho Advertiser a copy of that portion of it which is of in terest in this county. The following are ti.. boundaries described showing the area to be cut off from Laurens county: Beginning at the corner of Greenville and Lau rens counties, on Bnoree river, thence following the Greenville and Laurens line to a stake X. ?. N. 13200 feet east of the C. & W. C. Railroad; thence a line parallel to the C. & W. C. Railroad in a southerly direction for a distance of 1% miles; thence a straight line (S 20\<. W) to a point one-half mile from the C, & W. C. Railroad; thence a line parallel to the said C. & W. C. Railroad In a south erly direction to its intersection with the incorporate limits of the town of Gray Court; thence the said incorpor ate limits the line in a southeasterly direction to a point one-half mile from the ('. & W. C. Railroad; thence a lino parallel -> the C. & W. C. Rail road in a southerly direction to a point eight miles from the court house building of Laurens County, thence the arc of a circle, with said num ber of miles as its radius and with said building as its center, the line in a southeasterly direction to its in tersection with the township line be tween Scuffletown and Jacks town ships, in Laurens County: tin ace the said township line the line to its in tersection with the Laurens and I'n ion county line. Mr, Power also states that the ' Woodruff petitioners 'have deposited nn additional $200 with him to cover the cost of the election. Representa tives of the petitioners have also been to the court house looking up other ?records. Pretty Shocks of Onta. One of the prettiest Holds of oats grown in this county this year was that planted by Mr. J. w. Wofford, on the cast side of Ihe railroad just be yond Maddens. *r'\ Wofford lias cra dled the crop a tacked It in a lino of shocks running lengthwise of the field and along the railroad, making a very pretty sight to look upon. Mr. Wofford has been buildin Up this land for several years by a -rotation of crops and ho has now gotten it Up to a fine state of cultivation where It yields large revenues from the labor and money Invested in it. BALL GAME THURSDAY. Traynham Guards will Again Tackle the Famous Chalr-Warmers. The next horsehide conflict of tho season will bo hurled at tho public tomorrow at .r>:30 o'clock, when tho Traynham Guards will attempt to take the third game of the series from the champion Chairwarmers. The gamo promises to be so exciting that folks with weak hearts aro cordially invit ed to stay away. I>adios are expected to come and enter free of charge. Reported Very Low. Mr. Lcandor Nash, of the N'arnle section of the county near Darksdale station, has been very ill for the past few Vlays and yesterday afternoon ho was not cxpootod to live. His num erous friends have hopes that he will ultimately recover and be restored to health. DEATH OVERTAKES DR. J. M. McCARLEY Died Suddenly at the Home of his Daughter in this City Friday Night. Dr. James M. McCarley died sud denly at the home of his daughter, Mrs. T. B. Crows, in this city Friday night about nine o'clock. Dr. McCar ley was advanced in age and rather feeble in health, though he had not been ill before the time immediately proceeding his death. He was at bis homo Friday evening when he sudden ly began to cough and shortly after complained of a pain in his heart. His relatives became alarmed at his condition and the family physician was sent for. Before the physician arrived, however, the patient was al ready near unto death and shortly af terward he breathed his last. r*he funeral services and interment were held at Old Fields church, near Ora, Sunday afternoon, being con ducted by Rev. C. F. Rankin. A large number of people went to the cemetery to pay the deceased a last tribute. The pall bearers were eight of his nephews, as follows: X. A. Cralg, Greenwood, S. J. Cralg, Laurons, J. S. Cralg, Clinton, Mac Bryson, J. Y. Bryi on and Hunter Bryson, Ora, ami Hamp Hunter and Mills Hunter, of Lau t ens. Dr. McCarloy was born and raised in the vicinity of Ora and spent most of Iiis life there. He enlisted in the Confederate army immediately after the breaking out of the war and serv ed there both as a soldier and phy sician. He was in a number of se vere engagements and brought homo several scars received while In con flict. At the time of his death he was 74 years of age. He married In early life Miss Delia Pitts, of this county, who died about eighteen, years ago. The following children survive him: Mrs. FC. \V. Kennedy, of Spartanburg, Mrs. R. F. Wade, Cross Hill, Mrs. ID. B. Wright, Ashville, A. R. McCarley, Manila, Philllpine Islands, and Mrs. T. 15. Crews, Laurens. TO ENFORCE BLUE LAWS. City Council and County Sheriff <?'<? lute Cahoot and Close up Soda Wa ter Stands. Sunday morning was dry as a chip at the soda fountains in the city and at Watts Mills. All owners of foun tains in the City were given notice scvoral days before'by the police'de partment that council had ordered them closed on the Sabbath. As the news had been already Widely circu lated, the refusal of the soda dispens ers to serve drinks occasioned no sur prise. Sheriff Owings issued orders that no soft drinks should bo sold .".t Watts Mills on Sundays so everything was quiet there also. The sheriff also states that he intends to close every soda fountain In the county mi Sun days and that he will give orders to that effect immediately. WON AND LOST. High Sch?oI Team Rroke Even 111 Last Two Games. Friday afternoon the local high school team defeated the Greenwood school team by a score of 1 to 2. The game was unusually fast and snappy, both sides putting up a good variety of baseball. The locals, however, were a little too strong for the vis itors, and captured the contest by a narrow mangin. Monday the Greenville scnool team Stopped over for a game and succeed ed in easily taking the contest with a score of 0 to 3. This was the last game of the season for the school teams. Change in Agency. I Thoro has been quite a change In the offices of the Metropolitan Insur ance V.o.' here during the paat few days. Mr. L. I<\ Grant, district agent, has been transferred to Greenville and the oflice here Is now in charge of Mr. W. A. Moore. This oflice will now bo a one-man office, separate from Clinton and the towns around Laurens. Mr. J. A. Wicks Will han dle Clinton. entrance Examinations. Examination for entranc? to the College of Charleston will he held In the county court house here on July 11th at 9 o'clock. The notice as re gard to the examination will be found elsewhere In this Issue. The notice also contains other Interesting data dn regard to the college. "UNCLE" HENRY DAY DEAD. PossHHy Oldest Resident of tlie Coun ty Tussed Away Sunday Night. Mr. Henry Day, familiarly known over the county as "Uncle" Henry Day, died at his home a few miles from the city Sunday night and was buried at the Taylor burying ground Monday afternoon amid quite a gath ering of friends and acquaintences who had known him in life. Rev. J. L. McLin conducted the servjees and short tributes were paid to the mem ory of the humble citizen by Rev. W. A. Clark and Rev. W. Ray Anderson. An appropriate song service was ren dered by Mr. S-. D. Franks, Mrs. Camp bell and Mrs. Hutchinson. Because of quaint and original char acteristics, "Uncle" Henry Day was a well known figure in the county, lb was the son of Bx-Sherlff Day and was said to have been 88 years of ago at his death, though he was quite re ticent on this subject. He was never married and at the time of his death lived with his sister, Mrs. Aleline Teinpleton, the our}- surviving mem ber of his immediate family. He lead a simple, unassuming and straight forward life, never speaking ill of oth ers nor allowing it to be spoken in his presence. He never attained to any considerable prominence in life, but he was honored and revered by all who kneV him for his uprightness and steadfastness of character. News Of his death was received with sorrow by all those who hau known him. AFFAIRS IN CLINTON. Commencement in Different Institu tions Holding the Attention of Citi zens and Visitors. Clinton, Moy 27.?The most inter esting events of the next week center about the commencements. At the graded school the Timrod Literary so ciety will hold an open session Fri day evening, the program inc luding n debate, a short play, choruses and declamations. Tuesday morning at 10::10 the graduating exercises of the tenth grade will be held and an ad dress will be made by Dr. Duncan D. Wallace of the Wofford faculty. Di plomas will he presented to the fol lowing: Misses Louise Austin, Essie Davidson, Allcnc Hipp, Mary King. Myrtle Norman. Nancy Owens, Louise Taylor, Blanche Kiddle, Carrie Voting, ami Hart well Hatten. Commencement at the Prosbytorlon college begins with the baccalaureate sermon Sunday and continues through Wednesday, which la commencement day. These two commencements the com ing week followed by that of the Or phanage the next week will draw a number of vlsltt r? to Clinton. Cornerstone Hay nt Orphanage. .May 2Sth is always a holiday at the t|hornwell Orphanage and is the day when cornerstones ore usually laid. Pom or row the cornerstone of the Lqsh Infirmary will bo laid. This building will he ;).< gifl of Mrs. Mary Loflh of Newton Center, Mass., and will be thoroughly modern in every respect. Entertainments; and Parties. Miss TallUlah Neville entertained at a large reception this afternoon. Mrs. W. J. Bailey has Issued invi tations to a reception for Thursday Afternoon In honor Of Mrs. Hunt ol Newberry. Tlie college Seniors and a number of their young lady friends went to the Enoree river on a camping party tills week. Mr. and Mrs. Leland G-illman have returned home from a delightful visit to the family of Mr. J. F. Jacob's Fire originating in the kitchen of Mr. A. C\ Miller about 9:16 last night assumed threatening proportions in a few minutes, but was put out by quick work on the pa.rt of the fire depart ment. The l ose wagon made a dash for the scene, making a connection ft the corner of Laurcns and Laurel streets and laying a line of hose Up Laurel street to the burning bouse. Quick connection was mnde and in a few moments the blaze was extin guished with si.;a)l 'loss. Representative Fortner Arrested. Woodruff, M?y 28.-?Representative C. D. Fortner was arrested in Wood ruff Saturday night, charged with drunkenness and* disorderly conduct. He was later released under $100 bond It Is alleged that he had a difficulty with a negro and fired his pistol three times just prior to his arrest. TO REPEAT PLAY. "Snow White" in Two Acts to ho Glv en by Children of Laurens Mill School Saturday Evening in Graded School Building. The little play "Snow White" which was presented at the Laurens Mills school Monday evening, proved such a success that it was decided to repeat it in the city graded school auditori um Saturday evening. The play will begin at S:30 o'clock and a large crowd Is expected. The admission Will he 10 and 2;"? cents. The performance given Monday ev ening was a success in evory way. The little ones knew their pnrts per fectly and acted with a great deal of effect. Those taking part In the play itself were . Donnle Barton, Mol lie Powers, Carl Putnam, Clarence Franks. Charlie Mott and the first and second grade children. Besides the play, several specialties were "put on": The Sick Holl, Five Lrtttlo Soldiers. Rock-A-Byc My Baby, Indian Song and War Dance, besides several songs by the school as a whole. In every way the evening was en joyable and at its repetition doubt less a large audience will he present .11 ROMS ARE I>R\W\. Court of General Sessions to Convene June Kith (hough it will Likely be a very Short Session. The court of general sessions will convene hero Juno ICth. As there are bill a lew eases to be tried, it is very likely thai the court will last but a couple of days and may not last but one. The Jury commissioners met yes terday and drew the following jurors: .1. w. Ileaton, Laurens. Thomas P. Poole, Scufllotown. 11. A. Coleman, Hunter. .1. \V. Prior, Laurens. W. F. Hill, Cross Hill. Geo. A. Copoland, Hunter. .1. 11. Wharton. Jr., Waterloo. .1. M. Pntton, Youngs. .1. W. llnnna, Cross Hill. B. IS. Martin, Laurens. Geo. S. Wham, Laurens. .lohn F. Gray, Dials. W. I.. Satteilield, Dials. P. S. Bailey, Hunter. F. P.. P.olond, Waterloo. .1.' F. rjcdcnbnugh, Hunter .1. M. Colllngs, Sullivan. II. .1. (i. Owlngs, Dials. Robert P. Wiide, Croi s Hill. .lohn A. Owens. I)i::ls. S. C. ?rownlOQ, Young. W. W. Davis, Sullivan. .1. D. Williams, Young. It. A. Royco, doss Hill, w. .1. Henry, Jacks 13. S. Hudgens, Laurens. .1. c. Tomploton, Hunter. ,l. P. Speaks, Hunter. W. R. Med!;:"!:, DlhlS, .1. H. Nance, Cross Hill. .). c. Hipp, Young, James Todd, Dials, p.. M. Wolff, Laurons, w. P.. Blnkcly, Laurens. W. C. White, Dials. P. R. OwillgS, Dials. Neu Insurance Ilalos. A new insurance rate book, ap proved by the South Carolina Inspec tion and Rating bureau, has boon is sued by the Insurance stamping office at Columbia, the rates in which ftp ply to the city of Laurens. The new or revised rates wen: into effect the 6th of May. Consequently all new business since that date and all old business renewed is written under the new rating. liefere the new rates were Compiled :< Complete survey of the city was made with the object in view of deriving at a proper basis on which to make revlslong. in some In stances radical changes were made, while in others the tales remain as before. In some placos rates were raised and in others lowered, though the tendency seemed to have been in the direction of "histing". In the business district, with a few excep tions, the rates either remain about the same or were slightly lowered. In tho residence section, however, the rates in a great many cases were raised appreciably. The new rates were made more as a result of a re classiflcation rather than an actual raise In rates. In many instances the risks heretofore have been wrongly classified, having been done In a rath er haphazard manner, but the new classifications are based, as stated above, on a survey by expert inspec , tors. ? WM. J. CATHCART CLAIMED BY DEATH Father of Mrs. >v. 1). Byrd Succumbs (o Short Illness at Her Homo hi This County. ? William J. Cathcart, a prominent citizen of Columbia and former sher iff of Rlchland county, died at the at tho ho*mo of his daughter, Mrs. W. 1). Byrd, several miles from this city last Tuesday night at a late hour. Mr. Cathcart was on hs annual summer visit to his daughter when he became ill several weeks ago and his condi tion gradually grew worse. In spite Of tho skill of physicians and the lov ing care of his daughter and other relatives death overtook him. Ills death had been expected for several days. ? The remains were carried to Colum bia Wednesday aftomoon. Thursday afternoon the funeral BOl'Vlces and in terment were held itl ISlmwood cem etery. t The following account of the funer al services appeared in The Columbia Record: "The funeral of William J. Cathcart was held this afternoon at ? o'clock at the residence, 1003 ltichlnnd street. Interment was at 191mwood cemetery. "Ileing a widely known man. the funeral of Mr. Cathcart was largely attended, lie was once prominent in county and city politics and served as city clork and sheriff for eight years. Ho was a Mason, Knights of Pythias, and a Knight of Honor. Rep resentative delegations from these orders attended the funeral. Tlie pall hearers were: "Honorary: it. w. Shnnd, P. It. Nel son, ('apt. lt. II. Jennings, Capt. C. .1. Bock, W. II. Colomnn, W. II. Qlbhos, Judge J. Puller Lyon and Dr. D. S. Pope. Actlvo: D. IT. Ooblo, L, L. Bultmnn, W. J. May, R. C. Keenan. P. 13, Splgncr, .1 J, Cain, Alex King and \V. I). Melton. "During tin- hour of the funeral the bell in the ( lock at the city hall was Struck in solemn measure. Mr. Cath cart was a member of the VOllllll. department, being connected with No. 2 engine company. The fornior cum r-ades of Mr. Cathcarl were among those present at tho funeral. Ho was secretary of the company for a long time. Tho members of Camp Hamil ton. Confederate Vi terans, al ended In a body, as the tribute of respect to tho de< eased." Mr. Cathcart was intimately and pleasantly known in Lauren, county whore lie was twice married and where he lived for d period of several years Immediately after tin war. Ills lirst marriage was to Miss Cornelia She!!. } Istor (.:' Capt. C. \Va ill Shell. She died |n Columbia n number of years ago, leaving tho following chil dren: Mrs. VV\ D. Byrd, of this coun ty, Mrs, L. <'? Llpscojfpb, Henry S. Can.can and W. Cllntol&Cathcart. Ills second ?Mfo was M^iss Sara shell, sir t0X-ol Iiis firsi -yrrur. ami ? urvivi him. Mr. Catlic'Sn move! bnek to Columbia from tin* Chestnut 11 di o Bceti mi of Hiicounty in I8C!). Mr. Cathcarl was a very popular man wherever known. Ills fl'lendl I i Ing without, number. hi Rlchland county ho was universally liked and i teemed, bavin:- been eh ctcd to I he office of county sheriff COnSeCUtivoly until he bad held tin- olllCC for eight years, at tho end of which ho vol untarily ga\e up public life. He took great interest, in fraternal orders and was a Mason, Knights of Pythias .and Knight ot Honor. He was a brave soldier during the war of the BlxtlOH and shared tho many privations and trials of thOSo days ssit'n the fortitude characteristic of the southern soldier. Many friends join with the bereaved family in sorrow at his death. Two I.iturens Count)' Graduates, Invitations have been receive! in the city to the commencement exor cises of tin- Fur man Kitting school. Among the graduates this year are Drayton Nance Barksdalo, of this city, and Fred Henderson PoarCO, of Wa terloo. Both of these young men took high stands in their studies and graduated with honors. Free Scholarship. Examinations wdll be held in the court house here on July 11th at 0 o'clock to decide the winner of the free scholarship to ClOttlSon College. The value of the scholarship Is ? 100.00 per year and free tuition. This Is an excellent chance for some ambitious LftUrens county boy and many are expected to stand the examination. THE CONFERENCE WELL UNDER WAY Methodist of Greenville Dis trict In Session Here. BISHOP KILGO PRESIDING OFFICER Interesting Address Laut', Night by Bishop John C. Kllgo, Othor Noted \pcnkors ?Hl gl*?* Short Talks nt the Conference. About 100 Dele gates nro Present from (he District The Groonvlllc District Conference of tho Methodist church oouvenod here yesterday with Bishop John ('. Kilgo presiding, Tho Bosslons arc be ing held in the First Methodist church, where about one hundred del egates, roproi ontlng the various churches in this district, assembled yosterdny at three-thirty o'clock for the opening session. Rov. J. F. Kilgo. Presiding FDldor of this district, is proscni for the cdhforouco and is staying at tho homo or Rev. L. 5*. McGoo, pnstor of tin? First Church. The afternoon session yesterday was mainly taken up with the regular organization work. While there was an excellent showing as to delegates, about Kin being present, it Is expect ed that many more will arrive today. There are ?!0 churches in I his district and the number of regular delegates is 110. Last night Bishop Kllgo addressed the. conference on the subject "Tho Laymen's Missionary Movement". As usual tl.e Bishop handled bis subject in a most entertaining and illuminat ing manner. There will be a session this morn ing at 0:30 and again Ibis evening nt 8:30. The early part of the morning session will be lukon up Wll'h business and will be followed by an address by some Woll-kiiown speaker. In all ptfaibablfUy, Dr. Snyilor <>t Wofford College will be the speaker in tho morning, At Die evening session! BiKhop Kilgo will again addross tho conforonco. Tlie.ro will ho anotl < r esalon Tiitirs tlay morning, al wi n ? i.m< there will bo several short addresses by promi nent members of the chinch. Anton/! those who uro oxp <' d to deliver nd drct < ? Hi one ': > ? ona fir 'Jv. S. /?. NoH!es oi !?' rf.niburg. editor of The. Christ' . A 1 ??<*.: ale, Dr. Juo. O. Will on, prcsl !? in <-r Li od.- Col-, lego, hud De Dan pi< ?. bj< til of '? lunR la Female (loll -re as hot, bb ? Ided Upon. To all of il /in be cordial icro have exlendi d h m i m, in vital lob p the members of the other church s to at 'end tho conferences. '' bo mblic will.be welcome to 1! the Ibis VVATTH VS t L1NTOX. Liu Maine of (he Season Next Stilur? (Inj at WnitH Mill Bark. Tho next game of the C. X. ft L. league will he played on the Watts Mill grounds riexl Saturday at 1 o'clock between tho locals, and (Min ion Mill. Since the game last Sat urday, in which Clinton was tho win ner by a score pf 7 ro f., tho Watts team has been somewhat strengthen ed and every indication points t > a Close game, t'cilly will play third for the locals find By id will again be in the box, with Buff handling the big mit. LACHENS RICH Li: HEELS. Will he Shown Again at (he Opera House Here. The motion pictures taken In Lau rens during tho school fair will b<* shown here on Saturday, May 31st, afternoon and night and again on Saturday, June 7th In the afternoon and night. These pictures will be ex ceedingly interesting to those here on fair day and will be partieuarly so to those who have not yet seen them. Tho prices to the picture show are still 5 and 10 cents. Bosides the Laurens pictures several othor good! reels Will he sllOWIl.