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HON. R. A. COOPER ANNOUNCES PLATFORM Education, Good Roads and Law En. forcement his Principal Planks. Filed Pledge. lion. It. A. Cooper, candidate for governor, filed his pledge with the state chairman and sent his assess ment to the state committet the latter part of last week.. Shortly after doing so, he issued a statement' as to his views on the question of the day. Ile said: "The people of the state seem to ex pect that each candidate shall give out his platform. I wish to say in the outset that I sincerely trust that the campaign on which we are about to enter may b.e free from factionalism :and partisan :;it rf, and that each can .ialte may b1.e iteasured by ihe stiand aryd of his Iittness for pubhlic service. :'There arc too many tuestins of vital mportance to the people of this state, which should be discussed in the cai paign, for its to devote ou1r time to a wrangle over factional differences. "I am simply stating a self evident proposition when I say Ihat the most tmn ortant q'iesti on hefore olir people today is the edunation of the white hiildren of the state-providing the oipportunity for every white child it the state to secure the rudiments of an education. fitting Itim or her for lie duties of life. We should continue to raise the standard of our common schools until they each provide an ed teation equal to that now afforded by our best graded and high schools. It is a sad commentary on our state, but it is, nevertheless, true. so I am in formed, that we could not acconmo date in our schools the white children of the slate. I believe the state should at once provide ample facilities for the education of the children, and then we will be in a position to enact and enforce a compulsory school attendanc law. It would be useless to attempt to compel the attendance of all chil dren of school age when we are with out facilities to accommodate them. Compulsory educatino is well in its way, but tirst let the state give the people the opportunity, and provide the facilities, and then the compulsion hart of it. A majority of the children of this state only receive such eluca tion as our common schools afford, and they should be the very best in our power to give them. Attention should be given to our present system of assessing property for taxation. It is impossible to go fully into this question in a short ' tatement of this kind, but I believe 'hat some plan can and ought to be devised by which we can approximate 'y secure equality in our assessments. It is conceded on every hand that there is no nore Important matter than the improving of our public high ways. The farmer's transportation 'ax is one of his chief difficulties. The building of good r'oads will not only enhance the value of farmi property, :'tnd a'l to the comfort sand conve niences of far'm life, but will increase the pirospterity of the nattioni along all 'ines. lai this connectiont, I think that Clemsoni College, which Is, or ought to be, the sourtce of' our1 agricultural 'raininug, shold establish and operate demonstration farmt schools ini ever'y ounty in the state, In this way, the 'iverage farmer' could Imnprove his method of farming aind also take ad vantage of themany ecotnics in the 'ireparation of soil, use of fertiliz~ers, etc. Clemson is (101ng a gr'eat work( hult Its benefits can lhe futere extenid rd along the lines I have suggested. I hope that the nationaal government will, with as little delay as possible, enact a r'ural cr'edit law, so that our farmers, many of whom do not now oiwn their t farm'tis, mtay btecome home owners. 'Tese, andt many othier mat ters whtioht look Iit our mat erial pros 'mrity, ought to and~ will lie consid 'ered. "The chief function of the govern:or of the state Is to l(ook after the en 'orcement of the law. If elected gov ernor, it shalu ihie mny contr'olling pur ntose, withtot fear otr favor, to see 'hat the laws ar'e dully enforced, not 'n some sectionis of the state, butt from itho mnountains to the sea; not in a epIrit of harshness anid vindictiveness, but in mercy. This blinlg the chief duty of the governior, it shoulId lie thte oaramount Issue in thle campaign for the selection of a govern'tor." Mlissionatry Fromit (inagi Mirs. Geor'ge Garty-Leke, wihio has spent a numbher of y ar's in missionary work In Chlino, Is expec(Nted Int the city today to vlsit Mrs". IIh K. 1uijluphries. Sh le will lie accomtpttiiedl by a youtng 'Itinese Ilady, Miss Woo(t l~o-Sung, wuhto is being eduicatedl to become al missioni ar'y. It Is expected thtat .\rs. Gary-L ee, nasisted by Alsa Woo Ldoo-Sunig. wuill rivo a lectutre in one oif the churtches befor'e they leave. In cease shte does, she will show gorgeous costutmes of cilk, sat in and1( goldh worn by tho Clhi meso women. Mounti'lle Schoo Clese. Mountville, June 1.-The commence ment exercises of the Mountvillo schol was begun last Thursday night in the new school auditorium. A large crowd witnessed the exercises which con sisted of a few recitations by the pri mary grades, "The Babes ' in the Woods" by the primary grades, a drill containing sixteen of the largest girls in the school, and a play, "The lest Man" by students from the high school department. There were several beautiful piano duets which were play ed by 'Misses 'Mildred Simons and Jayne Boyd Iludgens. The others that added to the attractiveness of the ev ening by furnishing music were 'Miss es Ida May Crisp and Vashti Fuller. . The crowd assembled again on lri lay morning at ten o'clock, and was entertained for about an hour by six girls from the Wilson Literary society. This society offered two medals-one for the best essay and one for the best declamation. ''he - following was the program of the contests that decided the medai winners: iEssays: "The Souith o: 'T'oday" by Ethel Smith; "I'nion" by Josephline Thornton; "Philanthr opy'' by 1)olly Puller. I)eclamations: "The iottman Senti nel" by Marguerite Fuller; "Old Ace" by Zelane Sullivan; "A Soldier's I)e fense" by 'Marie Teague. I in mmediately after this' contest, Ihe 11ev. Frank P. .lones, pastor of the first Presbyterian church of Clinton, de livered an excellent address on the subject. of "ligh .\indedness". lie was optimistic in his views concern ing the present day conditions, and he held up 11igh .Mindedness as being the all-important essential to success. Fol lowing Mr. Jones' address the differ ent medals were very attractively de livered by ODr. George Delano. There were several prizes offered to the pu 11ls of the grammar grades, and sev eral medals offered to the high school pupils. The medal given for the high est average in the eighth grads was won by Marie Teague, who also won the declamation medal and a prize for perfect attendance. The essay medal was won by Ethel Smith. While there were only two in the graduating class to receive diplomas, Misses Dolly Ful ler and Fay Nelson. there were seven teen to receive perfect attendance but tons, and nineteen to receive library certificates. Edna Warlick deserves sliecial mention, as she has not miss ed a day from school for five years and a half. The crowd went from the school house to the park and enjoyed a de licious picnic dinner. In the afternoon the people were entertained by a very interesting game of ball between Mountville and Waterloo, and as a Mountviile boy would say, "Waterloo beat us." Error Corrected. In giving the names of the "Diamond Button" winners at the city schools in last week's Advertiser the name "Francis JLke" should have been "Frencis Davis". These buttons' are given to the pupil in each grade who makes the highest average in scholar shipfi deportment and attendance for the entire session. Store-Rtoom Improved. .The store-room occupied by W. Sol onmon, the jeweler. has been over-haul edl during the plast few (lays and no presents a very pretty appearance. The salesroom has been lengthened and the entire room re-decorated. Jn the rear' Mr. Solomon has fitted up an optical parlor which wvill conipare fa vorably with those in cities much larg er thman this. NOTIC'E OF ELE('TION. State (If South C'arolina, C'ount y of Laurens. Whereas, petitions signed by a legal nlumbe'r of the jualified electors and fi'ee-holder's r'esidling in D~ials school dIstrict No. 2. L~aur'ens county South Carolina, asking foi' an election upon the question of voting an ,additional I mill tax upon the prop~ rty in said school district to be use for' school purp'ioses, have been file wIth the county hoardi'( of educatiouj, an election is hereby oirdered uipon 4d qu (~estion, saidl election to lbe he tjon the 20th day of .June, 1914 at Adeun school house in said dlistiit, undecr the man agement of the trustees of said school distr'ict. Only such elector's as retur'n real or ier'sonal priopert~y for taxation and who exhibit their tax r'eceipts aind reg istration certificates As requir'ed in the gener'al election shall lbe allowed to vote. Those favoring the 1 mill additional tax shall vote a ballot contalninig thme word"YES" wr'itten or' printed ther'e on. Tlhose against the I mill addition aul tax shall vote a ballot conltatr.inig the word '"NO'' written or printed ther'eon. Polls shall open at the hour of 8 o'clock in the forenoon and~ shall remaini open umntil the hmour' (It 4 o'clock in the fater'nooni wheni they shall, be closed, andI the ballots couinte:l. Theli tr'ustees shall report the result of the election to the county auditor andl county suiper'intenident of educa tion within ten (lays theieafter. JAMICS H. SUIiI~VAN, By order of (County lBoard. 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8,8 S 8 8 OWINGS NEWS. 8 8 8 11 8 8 8 8 888 888 8 88 8 888 8 Owings, June 1.-Mr. and Mrs. It. J. Stoddard were visitors at the home of their son, Dr. J. F. Stoddard, near Pelzer last week. While there, they were accompanied by their son, in a machine, to I'elzei', where they took the trolley line for 'Anderson to at tend a reunion. While in the city of Anderson they visited Col. Brown and family. They returned home on Fri day last, and have since stated that this was the most enjoyable visit. spent by them in many yTars. Miss Sue A. Owings accompanied ,y her father, Mr. F. It. Owings, returned to the sanitarium in Ashville last Sat urday, where she is being treated for her health. It is not yet known when her .fatther will return.. Mr. Frskine Stoddard was in town on business last Thursday. lie was ac comipanied back that afternoon by i'u gene Power" who spent the week-end with him. 'Mr. and Mrs. .1. T. Owings were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Dolfus Owings last Sunday. miles lunter, who holds t perma nent position in the Mountain city, was a visitor at home Sunday. It was stated last week that J. J. Iiunter would run an ice wagon in and around this town for the ronve nience of the people. but now the plan is changed, and there will be no Ice wagon for a while longer. Dr. and Mrs. Mauldin of Greenville, accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Dupre of this place went to Woodrttff :ast Saturday to the bedside of 'Mrs. Dupree's sister, who has been tinder going an operation for appendilcitis. J. C. Dupree returned Monday morn ing, and reports that Mirs. Dupree is Mi BI La We have a will clean them terest to see wh Ladies' Pattern Ihats, woni iLadies' Pattern inats, -won1 Ladies' Pat-tern iats, wvort Lad(ie s' Pattter'n Hats, wor't JjtLie's' Patterni Hats, wort Big reduction ir price sc ti BIG BARGAINS IN hLD $1.00 Parasols at .. .. .. . $1 .50 Parasols .. .. .. .. $:2.00 Parasols a t. .. .. .. . $2.50) P~arasol~s at...... .. .. $3.00 Parasols at .... .... $V3.50 Par'asols at .... .... Cor MI] 00I'l- EFFOIl.TS AllE TO Oli IIE RENT V'AIlUEM FOIL ill at present, but we hope for her a speedy recovery. Little Floy Owings, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Owings, was sick last Friday and unable to attend the clos ing exercises at the G. C. O. Dr. Brium filled his usual appoint ments at the Presbyterian church last Sunday. Ills text in the evening was "The Beatitudes". Dir. lUrimm preach ed in his usual pleasing style, and his sormon showed thorough preparation. Miss Iulee Power, of Laurens, at tended the school picnic at G. C. O. last Friday. Miss Power is not a stranger, and her frienls here are al ways glad to welcome her back. The Gray Court-Owings. Institute closed its session of schnol for the year nineteen and fourteen last Fri day. and all the children will endeav or to enjoy their vacation, and be re freshed for the oncoming session, which, without the shadow-ofi a doubt. will open in the new school building, whleh will be erected during the sum mer. .\r. and .i rs. Dolfils Owings were the guests of Mrs. Eillen Stoddard on 'Tuesday last. ('onghs and ('olds Wcaken the System. Continued coughs, (o!ds and bron chial tiroilk are depressing and wealen the, system. i.os of weight and appetite generally follow. Get a ,lc hottle of )r. King's New Discov ery today. It will stoy your t cough. The first dotse helps. The best medi cine for stubborn conghs, colds and all throat. and itung troubles. 'l r. O. Ii. Brown, l ntiscatlIne. Ala., writes: ".ly wile was sick during the hot sum mer months and I honestly believe I)r. King's New Discovery saved her life." Good for children. 50c-and $1.00 t your druggist. Fish's Strange Method. The fish Paratilapia . multicolor hatches her eggs in pockets in her nouth. NTER C WE OF 6 REI I1 dies' Fine big assortment of si out at Big Reductio, at we have to offer. *h $7.00, sale price . .. . .. 4.49 hi $8.00, sale price .... .. 4.98 h $9.00, sale price .... .. 5.98 Ii $10.00, sale price .~..... 6.48 $11.00, sale price . .. . .. 6.98 SLadies' and Misses' that we can save y, ie kind of shape : [ES A ND MISSES PARASOLS .... ... ... -. .89 .... .... .... .... .... 1.19 . .. .... .... .... .... 1.59 .... ... .. . .- .. . . 1.98 .... .... .... .... .... 2.39 ... .. . ... .. . . .. 2.79 ne to see us; we NTER C EYOU Lue 'li ABSTRACT OF NEW REQUIREMENTS. ('Tlhe State ) The State Democratic convention has declared exist ivg rolls of Democratic clubs null and Void. IDemnoerats must re-enroll themselves Oi the book of thle club district inl which they reside in order to vote in priman-y next .August. White )emoerats, 21 years of age (or those who will reach that age before 'the next general election) who have lived in South Carolina for Iwo years, in the.eomtty six months and in the club (listrict () days are entitled to emrollment on the books of their club distriot, provided they are citizens of the United States and of the State. The book of en rollhnen t for each Democratic cilub in the State will be opened by tie seeretary of the u1111b on olbfre the second 'l'lesday in ,1une, 1914. Democrats who wish to enroll in order to vote in the p ri mairy elet otins must, present I hemuselves in personi to the see reta ry and1l sign the roll, giving their age, oeen pati on alnd postolli(e address and street and the numiher of their house where these desig-natiiions exist. In case he is nimble to write, the aippllicatii for enroleicnt must make his mark oi the book of Ile chili district in which he resides, and the secreIar n will pit his unie on the book. Notice will he given by couty chairmen of the naimes of the secretaries of 'labls amid where books of enirollient are to be opened. The hooks of en rollmaeit will be closed and filed with the clerks ot court on the last 'T'uesday in July. OMPANY FERA )UCTION Pattern Hats yles in all the newest makes and 1 n prices. It is greatly to your in It means money to you. Ladies' Pattern Halts, w~orthi $12.00, sale pr'ice .... ...8.48 Ladies' Pattern Hats, worth $13.00, sale price .......8.98 Ladies' Pattern Hats, wvorth $15.00, sale Price .... ...9.98. Ladies' Pattern Hats, worth $18.00, sale price .... ...10.98 Straw Shapes. We have cut the u money and 'can show you rou are looking for. S[PECIAL V.ALUES IN PAJAMA CHECKS. We ate showinmg extr a good value 36-inch wide, special* pric .... .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10, BIG VALUE IN PLAIN WIlIT'E FL~AXON. 15e to 20e quality, while the lot lasts, special price ......10 can do you good. OMPANY s, S. 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