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LANFORD NEWS. Lanford, June 9.-The many friendf and relatives of Mr. Boyd DoShield )will be pleased to learn that he baf returned from overseas and gladly welcome him home. It will not bc long until all our boys have returned home and there will be many joyoui reunions. Messrs Yates and Charles Waldreil are at home from Wofford. Mr. Fred Cox came home from Fur man University Sinday,. but returned Monday morning on a business trip to Greenville and will be there part of the summer vacation. Mr. Leon Patterson graduated with honors this time at Wofford, and is at home to spend his vacation. The first division of the V. M. U. met with Friendship Baptist church Saturday and Sunday. Great Interest in the work was manifested at every exercise to the last. The Y. W. A. and Sunbeams reflect much credit upon themselves and their leaders, Miss Sara Lou Bobo and Miss Emma Hen derson. The woman's work was en couraging and important toi)ics freely discussed, giving encouragement and stimulus to the varioui churches rep resented. Mrs. T. A. Drummond, Mrs. C. ). Cox, irs. Holmes and Miss Carry Lou fHiggins represented our society and enjoyed the unbounded hospitality of the Friendshi) ladies and having the pleasure of visiting in the good homes of Messrs. 0. F. Cox. W. M. Lo mas, J. A. Martin and W. E. hobo. Friendship Is In a prosperous and thriving section of the county and ev erbody seemed so hapiD.y and content ed. These conditions prevail 'partly from the fact that their church and .the Kingdom's business comes first in their lives. If some of their mem bers twho have gone to their rewarg -could see the splendid work they are doing, it iwould rejoice their hearts. We could not help hu'. think of two, whom all have felt their influence, that of Dr. M. C. Cox and that of Mr. Foun tain Martin. The dead yet speaketh in the lives of their children and oth ers. Miss Carrye Lou Higgins and Miss Carrie Fowler were the guests of Miss Pearl Martin this week-end. Mrs. C. L. Waldrep and Miss Eula 'Osborn are at Winthrop College this week, attending a short course of demonstrations. -Mrs. J. B. Williams s hi Greenville hospital for slight operation on her tonsils. Mrs. J. T., Bobo Is at Steedly's hos pital In Spartanburg undergoing treat mont. Mrs. Toy Crow went to Greenville Saturday to have Dr. Carpenter to treat her eye, which Is much improved. Some hope of the recovery of Mrs. Massey, who was hurt in an autoio bile accident. is entertined by her at tending 'physician in Rock Hill. Little John Cannon is reported as Improving rapidly. M.i. W. D. Patterson and family and 'Mr. and Airs 0. C. Cox were guests at the home of Mr. J. M. DeShields. *Air. and Mrs. Walter O'dell and little dlaughter have returned to their home in Atlanta after a pleasant visit to Mrs. Ethel Lanford. -Misses &.lary Higgins, Grace Dc Shields, Nannie Lanford and Audry Franks have returned home from their schools to splend vacation With their parents. Mrs. M. W. Fowler is Contemplating an extended visit to her mnother, Mrs. Watson in Troy, this week. 'Mi. and Alms. Hall and Mr. and Mrs. Owings, of Greenwood, s)ent Saturday and Sunday with Mr. W. A. Thomas. TERMS OF TREATY RE3IAN SECRET Amerienn lelegation Will Keep Forth. In SPile of Semnte. Remers of 5is. son Says That AlIes and Associat ed Nations are Pledged. L'aris, June 7.--The American dole gation to the Peace conference appar entiy is firm In its decision not to au thorize the publication of the German peace treaty until it is signed and not even to commiunieate the official text in Its present form to the United States senate. A member of the American delega tion, in discussing the complaint made in the senate concerning publication of the treaty in Germany and charges that copies were in the iands of New York bankers, said the delegation had not violated the pledge made to other powers not to give out the treaty until it is completed and will not do so. i1e added that ro far as he knew Germany had not been reqitested to keel) the traty secret as such a request to an opponent Would not be in conformity Witih accepted (iploialic practtces. The delegate, in reply to an iquiry why the covenat i of the Ievague of na tions- ha-l bee:a p'ulli:-iel, said that while the covenant was part of the t realy it does not actually deal with the ternis of peace and consequently is (ssentiallv of a different character. a'inlly Gathering. On Sa tu rday morning, June 7th ci cle a numbeir of Invited friends, iPighborg and kiispeople gathered at Ilie lcie of Mir. and A1rs. Wash Ow ens to celebrate the home-coming of Iheir sol, Charlie. Two of their neigh bor boys, Charlie Powers and Dock Stimoerel, who have also recently re turned from overseas. were also, pres vill It imakes omr hearts lad to have our noble boys I'ack with us again and to se(. tle dear good m ndoths' and fatiers' faces so 1illed withI Joy over the hay )1) tIhought of their dear boys being at home again. A hountifi picnic dinner was spread tinder th huade. After a few hours pleasantly spent toget her, the men wen t. for a pleasure ride, while Ilie la divcs spent the afternoon in a social way. This is.Ihe second home-comning cel cbrat ion tle writer lias had Ihe pieas iel' of altending. ('.od bless I iltim all anl hasten the day w te all nn lhe restoied to their homeA. "J. A. M." An Eight Ye Mastic Paint Won Out Longest I li brder to determine which paint would stand best the test of time, the Pacolet Mfg. Co., of Spart nburg, S. C., painted some sixty ho les for an eight-yeas endurance tea using the leading brands. HerM iS their opinto of Mastic Paint: ' "After eight years-w ' find that Ahw ten cottages covered % th WATIC PAINT' are In better tion and stood the test better th any of the other paints we used. 'Wil say further that the houses were all of the same architeeture, weather-hoarded with long yellow leaf pino Of tho same grade, lI.|URNNS I iAlD\\AItE ('), l2arens CASH When sen Meal and not forget are sellipg Laurens ir Paint Test Over All Other Paint 'n 'ndurance. having same exposure tolthe sun:' thal is, none of them were partially protect. ed by shado trees, but fully exposed." "We are well pleased with the re sults of tho 'MASTIC PAINT' and can heartily recommend same to any one who is a buyer." MASTIC PAINT contai.s highesl ,percentage of zinc. It is the unadul terated combination of the finest Pure White Lead, ZINC-OXIDID and gonuinc Linseed Oil. MASTIC PAINT presents a uniform, beautiful, enamel-like finish, that will resist the weather conditions in any climate. For color cards, estimated and practical advice call oi ASIS ding for Hlls do that we for cash Oil Mill REFUGEES' HOT WATER LINE IN SIBERIA !P: 11 1.r- ' 4-.. Ph~oto er ' esen New$=pe Un- ------------ y s'rR~ -Slbe'luni imoad has eei crrying refugees fro mn the bo ihev4~i for the latit few inontlmq. Seenes i~ this are coamnon all alonlg the line. The Uussian people are large tea duinkers, and at the depots they got off wiherever possible to get hot water 'for their tea. *BUY FOR LESS * J. C. 1URNS& CO. * * AND SELL FOR LESS. * Two Stores it Lauirens. Red Iron Racket's SPECA JUNE SALE 487 Palm Beach Suits, for Men, worth $12.00 to $16.00, June Sale at $8.39, $9.90 and $12.00 2,900 pairs Men's, Women's and Children's White and Palm Beach Oxfords, all going in June Sale at money-saving prices. All Straw and Panama Hats going at "Red Hot" June Sale Prices. 1,000 yards Sea Island, worth 15cts per yard 1,500 yards Bleached Muslin, 36-inches wide, June Sale 10cts worth 25cts per yard 2,000 yards 36-inch Percale worth 25cts per yard JnSae1csMen's Straw Hato- Guaranteed Quality, FtadWrmnhp JuneJune Sale 79cts 98cts up to $2.39 Special 900 yards Fancy Lawns worth up to 25cts a yard Mohair and Imprte $re June Sale 12 1.2cts June Sale $1.98 up to $4.39 Dress Skirts, June Sale Prices MILLINERY Men 98cts, $1.48 up to $7.39 Special Silk Dress Skirts, June Sale Prices $7.9 aPrices $1.89 up to $3.99 These are Special valu Price $4.98 Worth Double get you Come to this June Sale. Goods are going fast at our lower prices. Now is your time. Bottom Prices. Don't miss these wonderful values. Come this week. M ORE GOODS U J@C UNS &COMPAN' TWO BIG DEPARTMENT STORES SAME MONEY No. I Store 2 10 West Laurens Street; No. 2 Store Northaide of Square in Burns Block., ES OE LAURENS, SOUTH CAROLINA