The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1902-03-19

NOW II q OK Gov. Altgelu, OF HlnOl
is dead, the press throughout the
country are saying just lots of fine
things about him. They took occasion
while he yet lived to score him for al
most every political sentiment he ever
uttered; but he was of that strong,
hardy type that cared not for the
plaudits Of men, and feared not the
consequences TO himself when his
duty to the public convinced him
that certain acts were Wise and
expedient. He was an Independent,
candid man, having the courage Of his
convictions, and as q fitting finale to
his rugged, up hill life, he died just
after delivering q powerful pro.Boer
argument. he was a splendid example
of o self-made man.
XIV
The Charleston Exposition seems to
be growing in popularity as 1t truly
deserves to do. The attendance we are
informed is daily increasing. To-
morrow is Carolina Day, and 1t be-
hooves every man, woman and child
who can possibly do so, to be there at
that time. Every person who has Wis
tied the Exposition proclaims 1t to be
the best ever held in the South. 1t is
an education in itself, for nowhere
else can n learn, Of the resources,
progress and possibilities of this South
land Of ours better than at this great
industrial Exhibition. 1t shows what
marvellous advances we have made and
what wonderful strides In the march
OF progress We can and undoubtedly
will make from now on.
s*x
The decision Of the United States
Supreme Court that declared the ILL
nois Antitrust law unconstitutional
because the farming and wool indus
tries were not included in the scope OF
its operations, effectually makes waste
paper of similar laws in thirteen other
States, u neighbors, Georgia and
North Carolina being among them,
This proves that the farming class OF
our people are not only the backbone OF
our Republic, but that the legislator
who would not have his law become ar
historical relic, must not omit the
farmer from his considerations. He
must realize hat the farmer Is OF more
consequence than some people seem tt
think.
Xxx
Our government is about to vacats
Cuba, and let the Islanders work
out thier destiny for themselves. 1
strikes us that the Cubans were mo-
bettered in their condition very mate
rally when they CHANGED to have thu
yoke OF Spain taken from them ant
placed under the maternal care OF thii
great government. They are hardl,
better off in the "frying PAM thar
they were in the "fire ~ At any rat,
when u military regime has finished
with them there will be scarcely an.
blood left in the turnip. Our olde.
citizens may remember something
about carpet bag rule.
*x*
The Senate has passed the Ship Sub
sidy Bill by q vote Of 40 to 81. Thus
big steal is sanctioned. The ship com
panies may new stick their paws int.
the treasury and take out a handsom
slice OF that surplus. 1t seems to hav,
bothered the Republicans anyhow, blu
possibly their fears will be assuaget
when they see the raids made on Uncl,
Sans strong box. Senator McLauril
voted for the measure. That fact
however, is not startling.
*x*
The past week has been favorable t,
work on the farms. From the amour
of commercial fertilizers hauled ava,
from here every day, we would thinl
think the cotton acreage will be full.
as large, il not larger, than usual. W.
should bear In mind that a very larg,
Gotten crop at 6 cents is about as bat
as a half crop at 8 cents. Diversified
farming will pay better.
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Congress has done one sensible thin,
lately at any rate. 1t decided not t.
put the Rural Free Delivery under tn,
contract system. Doubtless had i
done SO the Star Route scandals woul,
have been repeated, and the service
which is now surprising all expecta
tions, would have been seriously i'm
paired.
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