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Chemistry; ^O1^ V^VUIB^. Mechanica', and Klootrloal Engineering; Civil Engineering; Textile Industry; Architectural Engineering. ?ftint*t rVmraoa* On?-Yoar Course in Agriculture; Two Year Olllfl h VUUI ?^?. Course |n TextUe [npUfJtry. Kour-Weeks Win tj'f Course in Cotton Orading; Four-Weeks Wintor Course for Farmers. ?^J\tit* ^ost Por 8ession of nino months, including all foes, boat, light, V*J8L? walcri board, laundry, and two comploto uniforms, $133.45. Tuition, if ablo to pay, tl?.OO extra. Total cost per session for tho dne yuur Agricultural Course, $117..r>5; Four-WeeksCpurso, all expenses, $10.00 Scholarship and Entrance Examination: The College maintains 1117 four-year Agricultural and Textile Scholar ships. Value of Scholarships $100.00 per sossion and Free Tuition. (Stu dents who have attended Clemson Collogo, or any other College or Univer sity, are not eligible for the Scholarships unless there are no other eligible tpftitcaou.) Koholarship and Entrance Examinations will be hold by the County ftapasin ton dent of Education on JULY 11th, at 9 a. m. Next Session Opens September 10th, 1913. Write at once toW. M. JUGGS, President Olcmson Collogo, 9. C, for Catalog, Scholarship Blanks, etc. If you delay, you may be crowded out. * MILITARY MUDDLE STILL HANGS FIRE Gor. Blease Write? a Letter to the Secretary of War which hau not yet been Replied to. Columbia, July 2.?Acting upon the suggestion of Secretary of War Garrison that tho governor of South Carolina address a "proper n?>" to the war department to bring about a settlement of military affair*. Gover nor Dleaso lato today, upon receiving a letter from. \Jen. Jones and Cel. Oogawell telling of their conference in IffMdjiington, addressed the follow lugaHE-r to .Secretary of War Garrl son^^^ "The Hon. lx M. Garrison, the Sec rotary of War, Washington, D, C.? Sir: On June 28, certain military* of flccr8 of South Carolina, including the brigadier general and tho three colo nels commanding respectively the throe regiments of the National Guard of South Carolina, met and forwarded to me a communication, copy of whloh is attached to this letter, annd marked '.Exhibit A.' "I thereupon wrote a letter .to each of the members frtfm South Carolina in the national house of representa tives, copy of which letter Is here with attached and marked 'Exhibit B.* "I also wrote a letter to Gen. Wille Jones and Col. Julius iE. Cogswell, copy of which is attached to this let ter and marked 'Exhibit C "Today I am> in receipt of the fol lowing Jotter from Gen. Jones and iCol. Cogswell: Letter to Gov. Blease. , " 'Washington, D. C, June 30, 1913. " 'Governor Cole L. Blease, 'Colum bla, S. C.?Dear Governor: We bog leave to report to you that wo had a conference with our congressional del egation and wit'" them called upon the secretary of war, and we are much pleased to enclose you herewith the agreement by the secretary of war, He says ho cannot act unless ho has an qfflclal communication from you as commander-in-chief, as the ordering of the encampment is entirely in your hands and he cannot recognize the re quest of any one else. " 'We were most kindly treated by our delegation, as well as by tho sec rotary of war and Gen. Mills. ' They seemed only too anxious to do all we asked them to do and In fact, they did more than we asked them, to do. We are very much pleased with the result and congratulate you upon the manner in which the matter has turn ed out. " 'The secretary of war simply ex pocts you to make an official request to carry out What he has agreed to do, as he could not recognize request from delegation or from us. "'We will return home in a day or, two. " 'Again congratulating you upon the result of today's work wo are your friends, '"Wille Jones, "'Julius E. Cogswell.' "I presume, therefore, from their letter, and from your communication to the representatives from this state, that you are willing to do the follow ing as stated by you In said communi cation: " 'The militia of South Carolina will have its transportation paid to the ex tent that Federal aid is used for that purpose to the various encampments this summer. They will*have subsis tence while there, paid under similar conditions. The companies' which passed the last inspection will have their pay paid under similar condi tions. The pay for the deficient conu panles will be retained. The deficient companies will be given another op portunity to measure up to tho test, at an inspection to be held at least three months from this date. If at that time they pass the inspection they will then receive their retained pay.' "This 1b all I have been asking, and It is entirely satisfactory to me. Very respectfully, (Signed) "Cole L. Blease, "Governor." It is believed here that Governor Blease'a letter to Secretary of War Garrison Is the last word in an inci dent whloh has been of national Inter est. Rid Yoar Children of Worms. You can change fretful, ill-tempered children Into healthy, happy young sters, b yrlddlng thefm of worms. Tos sing, rolling, grinding of teeth, cryr lng out .while a/seep, accompanied with intense fchlrsjf, pains in the Storni ach and bowels, fcverlshness and bad breath, are symptoms that indicate worms. raAarpO Worm Killer, la pleasant candy 1 lozenge, expels the worms, regulate! the bowelsfl restores your chlldrenw health and happiness. Mrs. J. A. Brlsbln, of Elgin, III., says: "I have used Klckapoo Worm Killer for years, and entirely rid my children of worms. I would not be without it." Guaranteed. All druggists, or by mall. Price 25 cents. Klckapoo Indian Medi cine Co., Philadelphia and St. Loujs. Smile and be Happy. 1 Your troubles disappear when you buy your goods at J. C. Burns & Co.'s big cut prlco store. WATTS MIIIS ? ? Watts Mil). July 8.?On last Tuesday evening July 1st, at 3 o'clock, Miss Janie Templeton and Mr. Liuhui Pat ton, both of Wtatts Mills were happi ly united In marriage at the home of the bride's parents, Rev. J. A. Marler officiating. May a long and happy journey be theirs In life. 'Rev. B. A. Lowe of SiMirtnnburg will lecture on "The Church of Christ" at Lucas Avenue Baptist ohurch next Wednesday night. (Everyibody, is in vited a?u It is hoped *hat a large crowd will be present to hear him speak. Rev. and Mrs. G. C. Hedgepeth re turned Thursday from the Fork Shoals section of Greenville county, whero they had been at the bedside of Mr. Davenport, Mrs. Hedgepeth's father. -Mr. Davenport died Sunday evening. He had been sick for several months and the end was not unexpected. The deepest sympathy of tho people here go to Rev. and Mrs. Hedgepeth in this, the time of their deep sorrow. Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Godfrey and llt " tie daughter, Nellie, visited at tho home of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Bishop near. Wham's LaWn during the latter part of last week. The Fourth passed off quietly at Watts Mills. Tho Watts ball team came out victor at all the games play ed. Rev. W. H. Lowls preached at the church Sunday morning and also bap tized several candidates who recently joined. At tho night service Rev. G. C. Hedgepeth preached and also bav tlzed four new converts. Mr. and Mrs. John Martin and fam ily visited at Enoree Sunday. Mr. R. H. Donaldson and grandson, ?Charlie Thompson visited at Enoree last Sunday.' (Mr. M. C. Godfrey and Mr. Wra. Kennody visited at Clinton last Satur day. / It Is presumed that quite a crowd went from Laurens and vicinity to hear Gov. Cole L. Blease speak at Woodruff last Friday. Your correspondent in traveling through the Gray Court and Dlal.3 sec tion of Laurens county finds some of tho cotton crops looking fine while others did not look so well. Most all of tho corn crops seemed to be in a flourishing condition. Mr. Robert Donnftn and family of Greonvlllo were down to spend the Fourth With relatives and friends. Lit'le Helen, the daughter cf Mr. and Mrs. Ruf us Carter, who has been quite 111, wo are glad to report Is much improved at this writing. This correspondent was In a mile or so of Hillside during the Fourth and was aiming to pay a vlolt to that community but on account cf heavy rains did not do so. But anyhow, some day soos ho hopes to pass through that way. Everybody at the mill, after a sweet rest of three days, and fooling very much refreshed, are back at their work again this morning (Monday). NEW DIMNG CARS OX SEABOARD. Modern in Every Hespert and Equip ped with the very best. Atlanta, Ga., July 7.?Tho Seaboard Air Line Railway has received 3lx of tJhelr new steel dining cars, and same are n service on through trains. They are tho latest production of Pullman art, purchased by the Sea board at approximately $30,000 for each car. They are full steel con struction both wlthlni. and without except for some necessary inside or namental woodwork. Tho Interior finish Is a bright mahogany. The lights are furnished from squares Inj the ceiling and a iboautlfully soft ef fect created. The cars weight 80 tons and arej 72 feet long. They have electric gen erators whloh create light an dheat and operate the fans. Tho floor Is tiled. Tho tables and chairs are of heavy upholstery with cushioned legs whloh prevent netee as they are moved about. This absence of unnecessary fix tures gives the dining room the ef fect of a largo living room with plen ty of space and a suggestion of com fort and home life. There are ro/DrlgJefcatlng closlets for cigars, for cooling drinks and for moats and vegetables. The kitchen has the capacity of that of a good sized hotel with charcoal broiler, ovens, etc. The Ice. water and other accessories are put Into the far from the outside. There are slides in tho window screens so as to lot In light and air as one chooses'by mere pres sure of the thumb and without rising and struggling with tight frames or waiting for the porter.?rAdv. The Kng of all - Laxatives. For constipation, headache, Indlgos tlon and dypcpsla, uso Dr. King's New Life Pills. Paul Mathulka, of Buffa lo, N. Y., says that they arc the "King pf all laxatives." They aro a blessing to all my family and I alwtys keep a box at home. Get a box and get well. Price 25 cents. Recommended Tho Laurens Drug Co., Laurens, I S. C I PROCLAMATION. State of South Carolina, Executive Department. Whereas, petitions have heretofore been filed with me uud bigncd by more than one-third of tho qualified electors of those portions of Spartan burg and Lauren8 Counties proposed to be cut off to form the" now county, and em?oaced in the following lines, to wit: Beginning at a point where Fair Forest Creek intersects the Union and Spartanburg county line; thence the run of said Creek tho line in a north westerly direction to a point whore a public road croasos Fair Forest Crook at Foster's Mill; thence the road to Glenn Springs the line to the incorporate limits of the town of Glenn Springs; thence the said in corporate limits in a southeasterly direction to its Intersection with the Glenn Springs railroad; thence said railroad the line to Its intersection with tho public cross roads near Phila delphia .church; thence the public road In a southerly direction to the Burnt Factory road; thence a straight line in V northerly direction to a point where a branch crosses the public road near the "old B. Hammet place"* thence a straight line in a northerly direction to tho fork of the roads near J N. Coffin's house on the Glenn Springs public road; thence said Glenn Springs public road the lino to a point eight miles from the court housa building of Spartanburg Coun ty; thence the arc of a circle, with the same number of miles as Its ra dius and the said building as its cen ter, the line in a westerly direction to its intersection with a road leading from Lanford's bridge towards Fair mont Mill; thence the said road to Us intersection with a road about one half mile south of Fairmont School; thence a, straight line to a point on a public road one-half mile south west of a bridge at Fairmont Mills; thence due north a straight line to Middle Tyger River; thence up Mid dle Tyger River to its Intersection with the National Highway near Tyger River Mills; thence said. National Highway in a westerly direction to its Intersection with a road near the house of H. I. Cannon and J. A. Had den; thence a straight line (s-57 % w) to a brfdge over South Tyger River; thence up South Tyger River to Maple Creek the line, with its va rious course-, and distances, to a branch of sa'.d Creek which heads at or near Victor Mills; thence said branch to its intersection with a road west of Maple Swamp School House; thence said road to Its intersection with a road at the Spartanburg-Green-1 vllle county line; the., o the said county lino In a southerly direction to Enoreo River; thence the said En oroe River, with its various courses and distances to the Greenville-Ivau rons County lino; thence the said Greenvllle-Laurens county line to a stake X. 3. 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 20VL? W) to a point one-half mile from the C. & W. C. Railroad; thence a line parallel to tho said C. & W. C. Rail road In a southerly direction to its In tersection with the incorporate limits of the town of Gray Court; thence the said incorporate limits tho line in a southeasterly direction to a point one-half mile from the C. & W. C. i railroad; thenco a line parallel to the C. & W. C. Railroad in a southerly direction to a point eight miles from the court hous? building of Laurens County, thenco the arc of a circle, with said number of miles as Its ra dius and with said building as its cen ter, the line in a southeasterly direc tion to Its intersection with the town ship line between* Scuflletown and Jacks townships, in laurens County; thence the said township line the line to its intersection with the Laurens and Union county line; thenco the said county line the line to a point where tho Spartanburg and Union county line intersects the same; thence the said Spartanburg-Unlon county line to the beginning point. And whoreas, the boundaries of the proposed new county, the number of inhabitants, tho taxable property, as shown by the last tax returns, and that the proposed lines do not run nearer tban eight miles to any court house building now established, are as set forth in said petition. And whereas, the report of the Com mission appointed by me to ascertain the facts- as provided for in the Act of 1905, now known as sections 636, 637, 638, and 639 of the Code of Laws of South Carolina, Volume I, as to whether tho requirements of the Con stitution as to area, distance, wealth, population, et cetra, have been com plied wltb, has been filed, stating that the law has been fully complied with, and the number of square miles In the proposed new county is four hun dred and seven square miles, leaving to the County of Spartanburg more than five hundred square miles and to the County of Laurens more than live hundred square miles. Now, therefore, I, Cole L. Blease, as Governor of the State of South Carolina, by virtue of the power con ferred upon me by the Constitution and laws of this State do hereby or der: 1. That an 'olection be hold in the territory embraced within the pro posed new county on tho 29th day of July A. D. 1913, upon the question of creating the said new county and that at such olection tho qualified electors within the proposed area shall vote upon said question, those favoring the proposed new county to vote ''Yes", those opposed to vote "No". 2. That the Commissioners of the State and County Elections of the Counties of Spartanburg and Laurens respectively shall make all necessary arrangements for holding said elec tion and shall appoint managers and do all other things necessary for the holding of the same. 3. 'That tho County Supervisors of tho said Counties respectively shall have prepared printed tickets .as per the following form, and as provided for |n section 236 of the Code of Laws, 1912, Volume I, and furnish the same to the .Commissioners of Election to be sent by them to the Managers of Election for the use of the voters, to wit: (Form of Ballot.) Special Election upon the question of the formation of a new county out of \ parts of Spartanburg and Laurens Counties, held July 29th, 1913. Shall the N*W County be Formed? Where shall the County Seat bo lo cated? What shall ks name be? 4. That at said election the ques- . tion of a name and a county seat for said proposed new county shall also bo submitted to tho said qualified electors. 5. That said election shall be held under the same rules and regulations as are provided for by law for regu lar general elections: that the man agers shall be appointed as provided in section 641, Code of Laws, 1912, Volume I, and be sworn before en tering upon tho discharge of their duties, and they shall open the polls at seven o'clock in the morning and keep tho same open until four o'clock in the afternoon, whereupon tho polls shall be closed, the votes counted, a written return of tho number of votes cast for and against the formation of the proposed new County, also tho name thereof and the location of the county seat therein, shall be made, signed, and certified to by the Mana gers of Election, and, together with the ballot box, ballots, and poll list shall be turned over to the Commls- , sioners of Election as required by law; that the Commissioners of Elec tion shall then tabulate the votes and make return thereof as required, by law to the Governor of the State and to the Secretary or State, and also file a copy of the same in the office of the Clerk of Court of Common Pleas for each of said counties of Spartanburg and Laurens. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Great Seal of the State to be affixed, at Columbia, this 26th day of (SEAL) May, in the year of our Lord One Thousand Nine Hundred and Thirteen, of the Independence of the United States of America the One Hundred and Thirty-Seventh. (Signed) COLE L. BLEASE, By the Governor: Governor. R. M. McCOWN, Secretary of State. Notice of Election. State of South Carolina, County of Laurens. Persuant to the proclamation of His Excellency, Cole L. Blease, Gov ernor of South Carolina, and in ac cordance with the terms and provi sions thereof;? We, the undersigned Commissioners of County and State elections, for the County of Laurens, In the State of South Carolina, do hereby order an election on July 29th, 1913, for the purpose of voting on a Now County to be formed from certain territory to be taken from the Counties of Lau rens and Spartanburg, a full and com plete description of which Is set forth in said proclamation. Now, therefore, v e, the said Com missioners of County and State elec tions, for the said County and State, do hereby appoint tho following Man agers of election at the precincts herein below named: Lanford Station J. M. Fleming 'E. H. Moore, . W. H. Drummond. Cooks Store. J. B. Cook W. P. Patton A. G. Edwards. 1 Grays Store. B. B. GoBsett E. F. Plncher Will Irby. Gray Court. Zeno Wilson W. W. Yeargln J. H. Ball. Pleasant Mound. W. P. Little . W. C. Crow Izzio Pryor. Youngs Store. C R. Wallaco . , J. R. Dial Jes3 Cheek. Stewart's Store. C. B. Leonard C. C. Jones Cook Henderson. Power Shop. S. E. Gentry S. C. Hill Brooks Cooper. Langston Church. W. M. Meyers A. E. Cleveland F. L. Donnon. That only the qualified electors re siding within that portion of Dials Township within the proposed area of the s M New County shall be allowed to vote at Gray Court and Power Shop, and that such electors Bhall vote at the place at which their Rc-'^-t. tion Certificates entitles them to?vote That only tho qualified electors who reelde within that portion of Scuffle town Township within tho proposed area of tho said Now County rtaB Church!"611 l? VOt? at ^K^'s And that only the qualified electors who reside within that portion of Youngs Township within tho proposed area of said Now County shall be^en titled to vote at the place which their to vo8teatl0n Ccrtlflcate entltlos thorn The Managers of the election shall require o any elector offerlr to vote at this election, and before allowing him to vote, to comply with the ton oral election laws of this state * The polls shall Opon at 'seven o c ock A. M. and close at fo,? o'clock P. M. rour Jno. M. CANNON, J. C Mc DAN I EL, L, B. BLEASE, Commissioners of County and H?at? ass?for Lfturena Buy your goods at J. C. Burna" Big Cut I*rice Department Store rons, S. C.