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The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1903-10-21
MERCHANTS NEWS.

New line of fine chiua closets snd
sideboards just arrived. Ste the
Board we offer for $23.5O.
s. M. 81 e. II. Wilkes
Hats! WE'LL we can fit your head in
the very best Derbys, soft, regular
shapes.
Davis, Roper s. Co,
We are now SLOWING aome new and
pretty designs in mantles, tiles and
gratis. Cent we in:e, est you? Re-
member we give you fac'o"y prices.
S. NJ e. e. H. Wilkes.
Have you seen our Black Beauties?
We always have in stock an elegant
line of mems black suits for dress, for
ministers, wedding outfits and regular
dress. Don't fail to see them when
you are in Jown.
Davis, Roper & Co.
Remember that the line OF stoves
that give the best service and least
trouble is the Bucks Great White
Enamel Line. Sold only by
S. M. & T.. III Wilkes.
Shoes! No matter what your taste in
footwear may be, we can suit you, The
Portla ana the Regina are the perfec-
ton Of style, comfort and durability.
The Hub.
Our line of Cut Glass surpasses any
ever brought to this part of the state.
Call, write or phone us we have what
you want.
S. Nj. q f.. III. Wilkes.
Distinction in dress goods Is one of
our leading features. You see 1t
sticking out all over our store. Then
the price is no hi.her than for the
shoddy kind.
Davis, Roper & Co.
Ii you want nice bedroom suit re
member that Wilkes has the best and
most up to.date line to be found in up
per Carolina, and at prices that are in
reach of all.
S. M. & e. III. Wilkes.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1903-10-21
Cotton Yesterday.
T. best cotton yesterday brough
about o 81 /.
An EXPLANATION,

In The ADVERTISER Of Octob"r,
18th, appeared an article contributed
by "Civics" which contained much
that was sound and true. 1t also con-
tanned structures on the judiciary Of
the state which THE ADVERTISER do IS
not endorse. In the absence of the edi
tor, the article was placed accidentally,
in the editorial column on the secoad
page. While we heartily approve o.!
much Of its contents, part we disap-
prove of with equal heartiuesI AID We
do not wish the article to be Under
stood as an editorial u!terance. The
contributor, OF course, did not so un-
derstand it and this statement Is made
solely because the place in which it
appeared gave it sort of editorial en-
1Orsamept
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1903-10-21
See the Big Ad.

We cal, attention to Davis, Roper &
Co.'S immense adv. this week. 1t
takes lot of space for them to tell of
their great values, then not half has
been mentioned. They carry such an
immense stock to supply an enormous
trade that is cons antly on the increase
and growing larger and larger each
year. Va'ue and merit or your money
back is their motto. Fair treatment
to all, snd then they buy in such large
quantities that they can always offer
Inducements to the public that few can
offer. A call at their place OF business
will be worth time spent.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1903-10-21
WILL BE A FINE
MUSICAL EVENT.
The Saxophone Company to Appear
Here OH Next Wednesday Night
What is Said of 1t.

The Saxophone Company will appear
at the opera house on Wednesday
October, 2S Of it The Scranton, Pa,
Republican, says:
"The American Saxophone Quar-
tette gave an entertainment at the Y.
Nj. @. A. Hall last ev, ming, assisted by
Signor Cortese and Soprano. A large
audience greeted the company, and in
sisted on encores for each number.
The saXophone is an instrument seldom
heard and q aquartette OF these sweet
tened instruments is o novelty here.
In quartette work it resembles the
deep toned organ, and the first number
last night was on imitation of West
minister Abbey pipe organ. The
Hsrpist Played his difficult Instrument
with much skill, and accompanied the
quartette in all selections. What BET
ter programme could be selected for
all audiences.
This company Is highly endorsed
everywhere by the press.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1903-10-21
Notice..

All land owners in Laurens County
are hereby given notice that all streams
running through their lands must be
cleaned out on or before the first day
of December next, as provided by law.
Streams not so cleaned will be cleaned
at expense OF owners.
II. B Humbert, Sup. L @.
Oct. 10, 1923.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1903-10-21

Our Millinery speaks to all lovers of
refinel taste. Grace, not gaudiness;
Appropriateness, not guesswork, char
acterizes every hat sent out by us.
The Hub.
Neckwear and shirts. Well you can't
afford to pass us on this line. All the
newest styles, best and nobbiest silks.
Your girl will say you did right when
you tell her you bought it from
Davis, Roper g. Co.
Our Dress Goods department is br'm-
full OF the most stylish weaves and
co,orings woven this season. Season
able waistings in all styles and fabrics.
The Hub.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1903-10-21
S II 4 Il K T 4 < z i.
COLUMBIA, S. @.
LOW RAT1IS via Q. N. 81 Il.

Tickets on 29t inclusive and for trains
Columbia prior to October 30h limited
Rate from
Guiding one admission Fair grounds, $$s 90
Snecia Trains Will run Wednesday, Thursday
Friday 3Oh Saturday, October 3 leaving Iaurens
arriving Columbia and returning leave Co,
nma D. m daily Friday night will leave 10
ing ample witness the great Trades Display parade
Barnum's Circus, Saturday, October 3lst
For further information. call OH Agents. or address
H. NJ, ENERSQN, Is. NJ. ---- j. F. LIVINGSTON, s. A.,
Columbia, S. G..
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1903-10-21
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Sunday School Rally Day.

The Sunday School Of the First
Methodist Church will observe Rally
Day on next Sunday at IL O'Clock. The
exercise will be OF special interest.
Public invited.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1903-10-21
Underwear! We do not take back

Underwear! We do not take back
seat for any. All the newest things
and best things here for you.
Davis, Roper 81 Co.
This is shoe time and we know that
we can give you reliable shoes, cheaper
than you can buy them elsewhere.-
Then you run no risk We are here
to substantiate what we say.
Davis, Roper 81 Co.
Cloak selling was never so easy with
US as it is this season. Lockers are
Invariably buyers. Our garments are
made by the best tailors in the land
and the prices are no higher than
others ask for inferior goods.
The Hub.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1903-10-21
v-erre jury.

Lexington, Oct. 9.-The defense close
man this afternoon and the State com
menced its testimony in reply. Th,
prisoner was on the witness stand unit
the recess for dinner at 1.30 %. m. ant
again for few minutes after the re-
cess. No noticeable change appeared III
his demeanor from that of yesterday
he has displayed the same composurt
that has characterized his behavior
throughout the trial, and even when IN
the cross examination he was con
fronted with a letter addressed to the
late editor in 1892, written by himseli
and containing more or less direct
contradiction to a positive statement
he had Just uttered, 1t did not seem tC
disconcert him. The letter and the
statements appear in the stenographic
report. Asked to illustrate the manner
In which he drew his pistol, the pris-
oner complied readily and displayed 8
familiarity with the weapon I'm evil
dence. the weapon with which he shot
Mr.. Gonzales, which was interesting to
observe. 1t must be confessed that the
prisoner appeared distinctly graceful In
the manipulation OF the deadly instru-
ment which Is still comparative
stranger even TO experts In handling
firearms In South Carolina. AS far as
the audience could judge, the prison
er's mastery of It's fine points was suf-
ficiently exemplified. There was no
awkwardness. no hesitation and seem
ingly no reluctance. Indeed, from the
prisoners point OF view there was pos
sibly no reason for any. Mr.. Bellinger
was courteous but unsparing In his
cross examination, and the prisoner
was courteous In his replies. What
Mr.. Bellinger accomplished and what
the prisoners chief counsel and law
partner, Mr.. Croft, accomplished, for
their respective sides to the contro-
versy, and what the prisoner himself
accomplished In the results of his or
deal, are fully disclosed in the detailed
report
w. Il. Hyatt, head fireman and as
sistant to the engineer at the State
capitol, was sworn. He created q
small sensation. He swore, and swore
1t with emphasis on his cross examina~
tion, that the late editor of The State
was four and half feet tall or less.
He also swore that on the day preceae
ing the shooting he saw Mr.. Gonzales
in the State house, Cleaning over to
spit" with pistol, little pistol which
might have been 32-calibre pistol,
from his hin nocket "nid rE---
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1903-10-21
The Tapp COmpanys

Attention is called to the advertise
ment of the Tapp Co.. Call on them
when in Colum bia at the fair.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1903-10-21

The best that money can buy should
be your aim in choosing n medicine,
and this is Hoods Sarsaparitla. 1t
cures when others fail.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1903-10-21

Every bottle of Our New Discovery
guaranteed.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1903-10-21

New line of fine chipa closets snd
sideboards just arrived. STE the
Board we offer for $23.50.
s. M. 81 Il. II. Wilkes
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1903-10-21

Our line of Cut Glass surpasses any
ever brought to this part of the state.
Call, write or phone us we have what
you want.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1903-10-21

DeIOre fou buy OF OeII
any Kind of
Real Estate, or Business.
Write us your wants.
]. Y. GARLINGroN s. Co.,
Laurens, S. C.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1903-10-20

Take home with you a box o
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1903-10-20

The rich prairies along the Red
River OF the North, on which not long
age no trees whatever were TO be
found. says the Hope Pioneer, are
gradually becoming dotted with
groves. These are most frequently in
the form of wind-breaks planted near
the farmhouses and sometimes sur
wood and pOplars are most frequent
ly planted, on ccoun of their rapid
growth. but inside the rows of these
are frequently to be found naples.
boxelders. elms and sometimes fruit
trees. No very large development OF
tree planting can be locked for in that
section. however, until the vast wheat
fields shall be broken up into smaller
Notwithstanding that is inevi-
table in the not distant future. from
the growing recognition of the superb
GRITTY of diversified over the one-crop
farming. and of the larger compare
tive results c%btainable from the
smaller farm. Then the prairies Of
the Red River will be as completely
transformed by groves as have those
of Illinois, Iowa and Southern Mime
sofa.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1903-10-20
IT,
WELCOME TO THE IRRIGATION
CONGRESS.

Bismarck, the capital city OF North
Dakota. extends a cordial welcome to
the delegates and visitors to the first
state irrigation congress. The doors OF
the city have been thrown wide open,
and Mayor Register this morning pre-
scented the key to the distinguished
guests, who will find Bismarck a grow
ing community, with a salubrious eli
mate and warm hearted citizens. APP
preciating the Importance Of the work at
hand. the citizens committee has en-
deavored to leave nothing undone that
may contribute to careful consideration,
prayerful elaboration and wise discus
sion Of the matters to come before the
congress. May the congress be fruitful
of much good to North Dakota. May
its deliberations be earnest and its reso-
lutions wise. And may the delegates
and visitors, during their visit in the
city, feel that hospitality is u~nbounded
and that charity, brotherly love and
peace are prevailing, now and forever
one and inseparable.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1903-10-20

the Northern Pacific in 1883. Little did
anyone dream at that time that ten
years later another transcontinental line
would be completed north OF the North
ern Pacific. What a development. In
stead az one transcontinental line we
now have three running through North
Dakota for the 500. in connection with
the Canadian Pacific, is practically a
transcontinental line and now the
Grand Trunk is pushing through to the
Pacific coast still further north, beyond
the Canadian Pacific. Look at the map
of North America. Bismarck, the cap
ital of North Dakota, is nearly midway
east and west. and north and south-the
very center Of the greatest and wealth.
lest empire on earth. And, while irriga-
ton is not needed in a large portion of
the northwest, there are vast stretches
of semi arid land where, with the appli-
cation of just a little water at just the
right time, would provide thousands Of
homes and add millions upon millions TO
the wealth of the nation.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1903-10-20
Extension Chicago Great Weston
Railway.

The townsite department of the
that an opening sale of lots will take
place at Wightman, Calhoun county
Ia. Oct. 9th. Special provisions will
be made to accommodate those who
wish t attend the auction: including
a one fare round trip rate from all sta
tiOnS on the Great Western to Fort
Dodge, Ia, and excursion trains leav-
ing Fort Dodge at $50 a.. m. and Oma-
ha, Neb.. at $40 a. m on date of sale
For particulars address E. B. Magill
Manager Townsite Department, c. G
w. Ry. Fort Dodge, la. :.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1903-10-20

of soil. | would concede that If a half
q dozen or more railway lines ira
versed the Assiniboia, if timber culture
had been in progress there fifty years,
the winters too Ion and cold. it might
eventually make a successful farming
and cattle region.
But without wishing to detract
from a single just merit it may possess
for settlement purposes | would say
that North Dakota. not subject to the
monopoly of a single railway. with
more facilities than even old and
staid Arkansas. or Louisiana possess,
with less i%lliteracy, with a soil and
sub-soil of permanent richness. with
two of the greatest streams of history,
the Red and the Missouri. within its
borders, with Ignite in the west. with
u~nmistakable indications of vast coal
deposits, with excellent grazing
grasses. with a longer and cooler sum-
mer and a shorter and less severe win
ter than the basin north of it. offers
to the creative soil tiller, the farmer
of the twentieth century. more legiti-
mate opportunities for permanent sue
cess than any land between Winnipeg
and the Pacific ocean.
.Jt today agriculturally gives the
world more beef and cereal food than
all the Philippines do; its population
is less illiterate than that of many 9th
err states; and II per cent of her farms,
Sc per cent of her range land, and 81
per cent of her commercial establish
ments are operated by their owners"
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1903-10-20
MOST IMPORTANT SUBJECT

elizabeth c. Pease, in Opportunity
The subject of irrigation is coming
largely to the front. People who a
few short years ago passed this sub
ject over as something that might
possibly mature in the dim distant
future. are now eagerly perusing every
article to be found on this subject.
and philosophical papers and maya
zines are filed with instructive arti-
cles on this great question that mean
so much to III country.
Available lands that are within
reach ofthe poorer and middle classes
are growing scarce. Therefore it be
IN the duty of every father
throughout this great land to look in
to this subject in a thinking and IN
telligent manner, and lend his aid. no
matter how small. in the development
of IA system of irrigation that will
redeem vast tracts of arid and semi
arid lands in tn ewes tand turn them
llOIl llclI ~ ulIplOuu'tlN tHt
into practical use in the worlds
economy.
Look for a moment at III crowded
cities. tenement houses filed to over
flowing with a surging mass of hui
mainly, crying out against their bar
rem and fruitless existence where the
Nh. aI;IJ,a~ -, 1a; az,
sacrificed for the wan tot pure air and
healthful foods. and then look around
us at the vast tracts of lane awaiting
1.-THE magic touch Of water to make
them bloom into healthful, happy
prosperous homes.
Should this not, indeed. become ar
international question of importance
to us all? 1t is becoming a grave
question as to what shall be done
with this Over-plus OF humanity
crowding our cities. trying to exc Out
miserable existence. developing dis
Ease and crime filing our poor-hOuse'
and jails, a standing to socj
ETY.. Every thinking ma nand woman
knows many Of these poor creatures
dwarfed in body and intellect dy thei
environments, who would IL given al
opportunity, make good law-abidinI
citizens.
The public domaoin available TO
> free homes is fast disappearing. I'm
! der the national irrigation law it i
: estimated that GO.OOO.OOO acres Of Ian
I will be redeemed, but it will requir
forty years time in which to do II
During the same time 4O.OOO.OOO acre
will be reclaimed by private enter
prise. This means homes and EN-
s ployment for Ave millions Of people
who can estimate the value OF thi
new real property?
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1903-10-20
NORTH DAKoTA's STANDING.

The president of one OF Chicago's
largest investment companies in dis
cussing North Dakota recently, said:
Since 1898, while the farmers and
merchants of the state have been
heavy buyers in the Chicago market,
there has been less and less demand
from them for loans for home invest
ment. This means that their lands
have zone up in value, that their crops
are profitable, that their stock is re-
munerative, and that they have bank
accounts. 1t is less than fifteen years
ago that my corporation had a little
over 5 5000, 900 placed in North Dako-
ia, all drawing interest, and all Sc
cured by Dakota land. We have to-
day less than a million dollars in the
same district, and this is not due to
any desire of ours to withdraw from
the state. but because the farming
and mercantile population there is no
longer borrowing.
North Dakota is dividing itself in
to two great natural producing sec
tions. The Red River valley and the
country east to the valley of the Jim
is being given over to diversified
farming and blooded stock raising.
The soil, the water, the ground con
figuration north from Sargent, Rich
land and Ransom counties is all favor
able to this kind of development. AS
Duluth on the east and st. Paul and
Minneapolis on the southeast have
grown in population and mercantile
importance the markets for eastern
North Dakota have steadily grown in
value, until today the skilled stock
breeder and the intelligent diversity
ing farmer finds little difficulty in
placing his products.
The North Dakota just east of the
Missouri n also west of it is more
and more passing into the range cat
tie industry. Here the beef products
WI IL CutoiuS " uclhS ioloCu
A harder steer is raised than in the
southwest, with the result that a SUI.
perior beef Is secured. Great attention
is being paid to water areas and water
distribution, also conservation of sup
ply and the extension of the natura
grass districts. The settlers who ar
coming in, whether stock raisers o.
farmers, are bringing new ideas will
them and applying them to the soil
The school house, the church, the tow
hall, the public library. the open roa,
are everywhere.
The population is of a very higl
character, sturdy, strongly American
extremely intelligent. l regard Mort
Dakota as one of the most favorabl
locations in the west for permanen
settlement"
Continuing. r. F. Cable says, i
Western Progress:
From my own personal observa
:. tons, which cover some twenty year
of travelling through the regions re
z ferred to, l would grant to the Car
9 adian northwest all that is claimed Il
its openness. and superficial richnes
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1903-10-20
A DISTINGUISHED VISITOR.

For the first time in its history, Bis
marCk citizens and those of the sur
rounding country had the opportunity
this afternoon to hear Mr.. James j.
Hill. easily the foremost figure in the
world of transportation. For the
of entertaining Mr.. Hill. for he was
here in 1888, at the laying of the
corner stone of the capitol. The asst
development of the Northwest since
that time is due largely to Mr.. Hills
intelligent and we'll directed efforts.
1t is almost a work of supererogation
to speak of Mr.. Hills achievements in
The world OF transportation. He is a
national figure and his career is a
matter of northwestern history. with
which the people of the northwest are
familiar. A character and biographi-
cal sketch of Mr.. Hill. appearing else
where in this Issue, conveys succinctly
and clearly the more important facts
of his operations in the northwest. 1t
is not the purpose of this article to
review the achievements of this genius
at transportation. but to call especial
attention to Mr.. Hill as a northwest
ern figure. His foresight and I'M
bounded confidence in the northwest,
combined with genius at organization
nd ,,rn,,ittinn irJ,tcfr,- anob1nJ him
to build a railroad without govern
ment aid or land grant from st. Paul
to the Pacific coast. With that he
linked a water transportation line
from the east, and to that he is link
ing now another ocean line to the
Orient. He has been and is in ad-
vance of his fellows in understanding
the possibilities of trade with the
east-with China and the Orient. In
the future he will be accorded the
honor that belongs to pioneers and
discoveries.
Mr.. Hill is above all a practical
mar To build up his railroad he SET
cut to improve the character of the
settlers along his road, whose pro
ducts furnished freight. His intimate
knowledge of railroad detail is pro
verbal. His foresight is little shor
OF wonderful. His campaign for i'm
migration has brought thousands O
settlers to the northwest. He built
railroad for a wild country and theI
brought in settlers to people tina
country. The hub of his energy ant
skill had many spokes, all radiating il
a perfectly revolving circle, and al
terminating at the one circumfer
acknowledgements for the north
west.
Mr.. Hill now is more than a north
west characterize is a national fig
ure. His counsel is always sensibl
and practical. The world OF trad
and finance always listens when h
speaks. His remarks this afternoo,
are commended to the earnest an
thoughtful consideration of the dele
gates to the Irrigation Congress.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1903-10-20
Broke Into His House.

S. lie Quinn of Cavendish, VT, was
robed of his customary health by in
vasion of Chronic Constipatoni When
DR.. Kings New Life Pills broke into
his house, his trouble was arrested and
now he's entirely cured: They're
guaranteed to cure, CSC at P. c. Rem
ingtons Drug Store.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1903-10-20

According to the Flickertail Flicker
it is not irrigation we want 50 much as
gopher determination. The Flicker
will probably urge that a portion of
the fund be diverted for that purpose.