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The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1903-05-13
A Towel In Addition,

There is no use going to the dry
goods store to buy your towels when
you can get a good 60-inch towel by
buying a 4S.lb sack of Clifton flour.
When you buy Clifton you not only get
the best flour made, but get the towel
in addition.
T. N. Barksdale,
M. III. Fowler.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1903-05-13
The Kentuckran,s Boast.

Kentuckians boast their fast horses,
fine whiskey and beautiful women, but
every ~housekeeper in this city who
uses Clifton flour, made of native Ken
lucky wheat, knows that this state pos
sesses another product of u~nexcelled
merit.
T. N. Barksdale,
M. Fl. Fowler.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1903-05-13
Office DAYS.

Persons having business with
the Supervisor will,fnd him or his
clerk in the Office Mondays and
Fridays of each week.
II. b. HuMBERr, Sup. L. O.
Jan. 90, 1903.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1903-05-13

A little life may be sacrificed to a
sudden attack of Group, If you don't
have DR.. Thomas Electric OIL on
hand for the emergency.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1903-05-13

See our two special numbers In white
counterpart prices orthis week--$l.00
and $l.25. w. G, Wilson u Co.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1903-05-13

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY
Take Laxative Broro Quinine Tab
lets. All druggists refund the money
II 1t fails TO cure 70. w. Groves sig
nature is or each box. 25c.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1903-05-13
Final Settlement,

TAKE notice that on the 10th day of
june, 1908, ] will render q final account
of the estate O! j.. II. Shell, de.
ceased, In the Office of Judge Of Pro
bate for Laureps County, at III O'Clock
a. M, and on the same day will apply
for a final discharge from my trust as
Executor.
All persons having demands against
said estate will please present them on
or before that day, proven and anthem
ticated or be forever barred.
E. T. SHE'LL,
Executor.
May 18th, 1908.--Im.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1903-05-13

For sound corn, clean feed oats, COED
copyright flour, see
r. p. Milan s. Co.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1903-05-13

Mr.. e. G. Fuller o, Mouutvllle was
In the city Friday.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-11-28
LOCAL PERSONAL.

Mr.. T. NJ. Edwards of Daisy is in the
city.
Mr.. R. H. Knox, of Darien spent yes
terday in the city.
Mr.. ] F. Drake of Atlanta was in
Savannah yesterday.
Mr.. ]. W. Morris, of Columbia, was
in the city yesterday
Mr.. Will S. Taylor of Brunswick
was in the city yesterday.
Mr.. H. C. Perkins of Augusta is
registered at the De Soto.
Mr. Thomas j. Jones of Martinsville
spent yesterday in the city.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. E. Carson of Way
cross are in the city to-day.
Mr.. William St. John of Atlanta
spent yesterday in the city.
Mr.. j L. Shadburn of Buford, Ga.
spent yesterday in Savannah.
Mr.. Thomas ]. Felker of Monroe is
guest at the Pulaski House.
Mr.. C. M. Sheffield of Kingston is
stopping at the Screven House.
Mr.. o. j. Pepperell of Camilla. is
registered at the Screven House.
Mr.. E. H. Thompson of Birmingham,
Ala. spent yesterday in the city.
Mr.. j r. Willis of Statesboro. was
among Savannah friends yesterday.
Mr.. H. r. Williams of Pulaski spent
yesterday among Savannah friends.
Mrs. j. c. Clay of Birmingham, Ala.
is visiting friends in the city this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. John T. Dennis of At
lanta are registered at the Pulaski
House.
Messrs. D. C. Carmichael and J. H.
Cutheron of Dothan, Ala. are in the
city to-day.
Mrs. r. M. Garbutt and Mrs. R. D.
Mcleod of Lyons are the guests of
friends in the city.
Mrs. Minnie Mullins and Miss Ellis
Spotwood of Jacksonville are visiting
friends in the city.
Mr.. A. H. Hayward, Jr. of Char
lesion spent yesterday in the city, a
guest at the De Soto.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. H. Cardwell of
Tennille are spending several days in
the city, the guests of friends.
DR.. A. F. King of New York is visit
ing his former classmate, DR.. s. f.
Roach at Egypt. He will spend the
most of the time hunting deer and
quail.
Messrs Walter Henry Pounds, of the
Boston Transcript, and John w. Odlin,
of the Boston journal, arrived in Sa-
Vannah on the steamer Itasca, yester-
day, and will spend the winter here
studying the South.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-11-28
STRIKERS AT WORK
IN NEIGHBORHOOD OF FIFTY HAVE
TAKEN UP TRUCKS AGAIN.
PROTECTION ASSURED.
NEGROES FRIGHTENED BECAUSE
OF OATHS THEY SIGNED.

when They Went on Strike They
Signed Agreement Not 10 Return
TO the Wharves at the Old Wage
ScnIe - When Counsel for Mer-
chants and Miners Company Gave
Them to Understand That They
Could Not lie Punished if They Re
turned TO Work About Half IA Hun
dred Responded.
Assured of protection. in the neigh
borhood of fifty of the negroes who
several weeks ago quit work on the
wharves of the Merchants and Miners
Transportation Company, have taken
up their trucks within the past week.
The men returned to work in parties
of five and six. and several headers
were among the number. When the
strike was declared the men signed an
agreement not to return to work under
the old wage scale, and many of them
were afraid that if they went back on
the wharves at the old figure that
they would be prosecuted.
The fact that some of the men desir-
ed to return to work, but were afraid
because of the affidavits that they had
signed, was made known to counsel
for the steamship company, and a le-
gal opinion on the matter was secured.
Not only We're those men who ex-
pressed a desire to go back to work
guaranteed absolute protection, but it
was made known to them that no ac-
ton could possibly be taken on the
affidavits that they had signed.
Col. z. w. Meldrim of Garrard &
Meldrim, counsel for the Merchants
and Miners, said that any person who
attempted to intimidate the men en-
ployed by the company would be pros
eCuted to the full extent of the law,
and would probably wind up on the
changing. Col. Meldrm said that the
entire proceeding was Illegal and that
such action constituted a conspiracy.
When this fact became known quite a
number of the strikers returned to the
WharYes, and it is believed that many
more viii return TO work next week.
The strike was practically broken
some days ago, when a disinterested
business man called upon the repre-
sentatives of the two steamship COM
panies. and asked that the differences
with the employees be arbitrated. 1t
was stated that the strikers would ac-
cept almost any increase. and return
to the WharVeS in a body. The rep
resentatives of the steamship compa-
MES declined to deal with the strikers,
on the ground that they were getting
along very nicely. Since quite a num-
Der of the strikers have returned to
work. there has been an absence of
disorder noticeable. and the police
have not been forced to make arrests
for VagFanCV
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-11-28
CARELESS HANDLING
OF MAIL MATTER.

The Savannah postoffice desires to
call the attention of the business men
of the city TO a matter that is of the
greatest interest to them. and of much
concern to the postoffice. 1t is the
carelessness with which office boys and
other persons who secure mail from the
lock boxes handle the mail. Many
complaints come to the postoffice about
mail that has not been received, while
almost every day employees of the de-
partment find that letters taken from
the boxes have been carelessly left on
the desks in the building, dropped on
the floor. or even lost in the street
Yesterday, alone, five such letters were
found and returned to the boxes. Post
master Blum thinks that if the per-
sons who are sent for mail were to be
cautioned by their employers to be
more careful that there would be lit
tie cause for complaint in future.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-11-28
FARRER AND INSPECTOR
To Be Secured for Government Serv-
ice BY an Examination.

The United Civil Service Commits
sion announces that an examina-
ton to secure a farrier will be
held in Savannah Dec. Is. The va
cancy to be filled is in the quartermas-
ter's department at large, Fort Riley,
Kan, and will pay a salary of 81, 440
year. The subjects of the examination
will consist of veterinary anatomy, vet
Urinary pathology and experience. APP
plicants must be graduates of Veteri-
nary colleges.
Another examination, to be held in
Savannah, JAN 5, will be to secure an
inspector of supplies, quartermaster's
department at large, to fill place in
the department at New York city at a
salary of $1,000. The subjects will be
spelling, arithmetic letter writing,
penmanship, copying, practical ques-
tions and experience. Applicants
should be qualified to inspect articles
of stationery, builders hardware, tools
of all kinds Illuminating supplies, vet
Urinary supplies, harness, leather, tin
ware, stove supplies, etc.
Application blanks and further infor-
nation desired may be secured of Mr..
II. R. Rawls, secretary of the local
board of examiners, postoffice building.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-11-28
DELIGHTED AUDIENCE
AT Benefit CONCERT
Neat Sum Raised by Ladies of Grace
Church.


The concert given at the Lawton
Memorial last night was an occasion of
much enjoyment to the large audience
in attendance, some Of the very best
local talent obtainable being employed
in the programme, which consisted of
vocal and instrumental music and reel
tations.
A feature of the programme, which
was very much enjoyed, was the rendi-
ton of an origional composition, I'm
a Studio" by Mr.. Howard Winburn,
the well known musician receiving sew
eral encores. A sextette from Lucia"
which was arranged by Wr. Winburn
was also very much enjoyed. Mr.. Win
burn also played "Enchantress, from
Peters, to the delight of the audience.
Among the other musicians who took
part in the programme were Mrs. John
Hopkins, who played THE Angelus,"
from Victor Herbert, Mr.. John Banks,
Miss Eleanor Allan. Mrs. Claudia Hazel
White, and Mrs. N. ]. Alderman. Miss
Fannie Gabel, who recited "One of the
Little Ones" and little Miss Doris
Gabel reciting a Christmas story, con-
tributed much to the programme. Good
Alderman, Miss Allan, Mr.. Banks and
M. Demmond, Mr.. Walter M. Cler
playing the accompaniment.
Quite a neat sum was raised by the
ladies of Grace Church, who had charge
of the entertainment, and which will
go toward the completion of the Sun
day-school room Of that church, which
has been standing for some time I'M
finished on account of the lack of funds
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-11-28
THANKSGIVING DAY
AT FORT SCREVEN

Thanksgiving Day was appropriately
observed among the officers and men
at Fort Screven Thursday. An elabor-
ate banquet was served to the COM
panies and their officers, and a number
of Savannah guests were also in at
tendance. The hall in which the BAN
quet was served had been tastefully
decorated with autumn foliage and with
fruits and nuts of all kinds. The dec
orations of the One Hundred and Six
tenth Company, Coast Artillery were
particularly lavish. The menus were
printed on the napkins and the guests
retained these as appropriate souvenirs
of the occasion. Among those who
were guests at the dinner were Mr..
and Mrs b. d. Fuller, Sergt. and Mrs.
Moore. Sergt. and Mrs. Hudson, Mr..
Adolph Jaeger, and Mr.. James Van
Berschot.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-11-28
CHARGED WITH BURGLARY;
MUST LEAVE THE CITY.
Young White Man Given "a Hours
by the Recorder.


Yesterdays session Of Police Court
was an interesting one and more than
the usual number OF prisoners were
arraigned. Recorder Myrick presided,
and quite number of offenders were
remanded for trial in higher courts.
Joseph Meyers, the young white man
arrested by Patrolman J. J. Reilly for
burglarizing the house of Henry Jen-
kins. colored, was given twenty-four
hours in which to leave the city. The
el ldence against the accused was by
no means conclusive.
For the theft of a horse blanket and
a lap robe from Dr.. Crawford, Herbert
Woods a 17-year-old negro, was re-
manded for trial in the City Court.
Jim Sweeney, the negro cab driver
who ran over NJ. Burnell, was fined IS
or ten days.
Mamie Johnson and Lucille jenkins,
the negro women arrested for creating
disorder on BrOughton street. were
each fined SIS or thirty days on the
changing. The Johnson woman is the
one who had Sis when arrested.
Arthur Lewis, colored, was remanded
for trial in the City Court for the
theft of groceries from the fair
grounds.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-11-28
YOUNG PEOPLES UNIONS
entertainment.
"Evening with LOngfeIIOw" at Duff
fly street Baptist Church.

~ street Baptist Cnurcns
The first of a contemplated series
of socials rendered by the Baptist
Young Peoples Union of the Duffy
Street Baptist Church was given in the
auditorium of the church last night.
The poet Longfellow and his work fur
nished the theme for the essays, and
the other numbers consisted of recita-
tons of some of the poets most famous
compositions. The musical number
were solos, the words of which were
written by Longfelow
The programme began with a study
of the poet Presented by the pastor
of the church, Rev. Robert Van De-
venter. The works of the poet were
discussed and his writings, with es-
pecial attention to their bearing and
relation to other English poetry. Sew
eral interesting side-lights were
thrown on the life of the poet and his
work. The paper was ably prepared
and was highly enjoyed by all pres
ent.
The study was followed by an in
strumental solo, "Hiawatha," by Miss
Jessie Freeman. Miss Annie Lord then
recited the famous poem, The Village
Blacksmith" Mrs. J. A. Moncrief sang
The Arrow and the Song" a number
Whlch was greatly enjoyed by the au-
dience. "A Psalm of Life was then
recited by Mr. Frank Whately.
Mr.. w. E. Rogers followed with an
excellent rendition of the solo THE
Bridge" after which Miss Annie Nor
ton recited "Hiawatha's Wooing." Mrs.
William Thomas followed with the
beautiful solo from "Evangeline," and
Miss Amelia Shumate gave a reading
from The Story Of Evangeline." The
evening closed with the "Courtship of
Miles Standish," by Prof. w. E. Lacy.
The programme was one of the most
enjoyable that has been given by the
Union in some time and was instruc-
tive as well as interesting. In its en-
tirety the programme gave a compre-
hensive summary of the life and work
of one who is probably the most popu-
lar American poet. The audience in
attendance was large one.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-11-28
MERKLE'S SUCCESSOR
NOT YET APPOINTED.
Bradstreet Agency without a super
intcDdent Dec. 1.

A successor to Mr.. A. j. Merkle, who
has resigned the SUPPLEMENTARY of
the Bradstreet Mercantile Agency here
has not as yet been appointed, but Mr..
Merkle will, nevertheless, sever his
connection with the agency on Dec. l,
leaving the office in charge of Chief
Clerk F. c. Bush.
1t is probable that a member of the
BradstTeet executive force will come
to Savannah and take charge of the
office until Mr.. Merkle-s successor, who
will probably be a Savannahian, is APP
pointed.
The Bradstreet agency will suffer an
unusual loss through the resignation
of Mr. Merkle. He will on Dec. l, en-
ter the fire insurance business, having
purchased a half interest in the bust
ness of w. +. Train, and the firm of
Train & Merkle will be formed. His
friends wish him continued success.
Mr.. f. c. Bush, now chief clerk in
the Bradstreet agency, is not an as
pirant for the SUPPLEMENTARY and
will not accept it.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-11-28
EXAMINATION OF
CADETS POSTPONED.

The examination of the Benedictine
College Cadets for officers commissions
has been postponed until the latter part
OF next week. The examination was
to have been held yesterday afternoon,
but owing to the fact that some of
the candidates had not been notified
sufficiently early of the examination,
Col. Jordan F. Brooks, commandant of
the battalion, postponed the examina-
ton one week. Unusual interest at
taches to the examination this year
owing to the fact that the captain and
first and second lieutenants will receive
their commissions from the Governor.
There are fourteen candidates for the
positions and all are working hard for
success.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-11-28

Effective Nov. Is. table de hore"
service in dining cars on Florida and
West Indian Limited" via Atlantic
Coast Line, was resumed. Effective
Nov. 20, dining car will run from New
York to Jacksonville, instead of New
York to Savannah. Meals served from
the best products of Eastern and
Southern markets. Service on this
splendid train is unequaled Two hours
quicker than any other line to New
York. Convenient arrival and de-
parture time at Jacksonville Consult
the purple folder. and apply to ticket
agent or w. H. Leahy, division pas
senger agent. savannah. Cad.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-11-28
U. S. TRAINING SHIP
HARTFORD COMING.
Expected to Arrive in savannah
HarbOr Latter Part of Next Week.

Expected to Arrive in savannah
The United States training ship
Hartford is expected to arrive in Sa-
vannah harbor sometime during the
latter part of next week. The vessel
will leave Hampton Roads, where she
now is, on Dec. /. The information
to the effect that the ship was coming
here was received by Rev. Father
Aloysius, rector of the Sacred Heart
Church, in letter from his brother, Mr..
p. j. O'Hanlon. Mr.. OHanlon is
letter states that all the men are an
ticipating the trip with much pleasure
Commandant Colding of the naval
militia in Georgia has not received any
information regarding the coming of
the ship. The securing of a visit of a
ship to Savannah harbor has been at
tempted several times by Col. Cold
ing, but hitherto without success. Dur
ing his visit to Washington after the
naval maneuvers at Portland Me, Col
Colding secured a promise from Act
ing Secretary of the Navy Darling to
the effect that a ship would be sent
here as soon as cold weather set in.
The recent developments in South
America have made it necessary for
the government to send all of it's
available ships into active duty. The
Hartford is a training ship only but
it is one of the best in the navy and
it's coming will be interesting news to
SaVannahians.
Both divisions of the Georgia naval
militia will pay a visit to the ship
The ship is for the purpose of training
enlisted men only and as a result the
Savannahians, being members of only
the state service, will not be eligible
to instructions from the commander of
the ship. They will have the details
of the training system explained to
them, however, and expect to be in
calculably benefited by the visit Of the
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-11-28

Holiday rates via Atlantic Coast
Line: Atlantic Coast Line announces
rate one and one-third fares plus rs
cents for the round trip for Christmas
Holidays. Tickets will be sold Dec.
1925 inclusive. Dec, 80 and 81. 1908:
Jan. 1, with return limit Jan. 4, 1904.
Teachers and students of schools and
colleges will be accorded same rate.
tickets to be sold Dec. 1916, inclusive
with return limit Jan. 8, 1904 upon
presentation of certificates signed by
superintendent, principals or presi-
dents. All information cheerfully fur
nished at City Ticket Office, De Soto
Hotel, phones 73."-ad.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-11-28
Christmas HoIiday rates.

Southern Railway announces. rate OF
one and one-third fares plus 25 cents
for the round trip, account Christmas
Holiday. Tickets on sale Dec. %. "a
25, 30, 81 and Jan. l, with final limit
Jan. 4. To teachers and students of
schools ami colleges same rate will be
granted on Dec. 16 to % inclusive
with final limit Jan. S, but only upon
presentation and surrender of certif-
Gates signed by superintendent, prin-
cipals or presidents Of the various in
stitutions. Information gladly furnish
ed upon application to Depot Ticket Of
flee, Union Station, or to City Ticket
Office, 141 Bull street.-ad.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-11-28
GAS co. ASKS FOR
CHARTER AMENDMENTS.
Petitions Paving the Way for Actual
Consolidation Filed in Court.

Petitions Paving the Way for Actual
Consolidation Filed in Court.
Petitions paving the way for the act
ual consolidation of interests and
transfer of property were filed in the
clerks office of the Superior Court yes
terday by the Savannah Gas Light
Company and the Mutual Gas Com
pany
The petition of the Savannah Gas Light
Company asks that ii be permitted to
so amend its charter that it will have
the right to sell, bargain, grant and
convey to such person, persons or cor
porations as it sees fit, all or part of
its property
The petition of the Mutual Gas Light
Company asks permission to so amend
its charter, which was renewed in
February, 1895, so as to provide for an
increase in its capital stock to a total
sum not to exceed 81 900 900, and to
make such parts preferred stock" 1t
was further asked that permission be
granted, authorizing the said company
to issue bonds not to exceed 81, 500. 900:
also to change the present name to
1.-The Savannah Gas Company.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-11-28
CAMERA CLUB ROOMS
OPEN TONIGHT.

Owing to the interest in the Camera
Club exhibition, the club has acceded
to very general request to keep the
rooms open this evening. The exhibit
ton will, therefore, be continued to-
night between S and II o'clock. The
rooms were filled with visitors yester-
day afternoon and last night, and
many favorable comments were made
upon the work of the members.
The Camera Clubs exhibitions have
come to be established events, and are
looked forward to with much interest
by lovers of art.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-11-28
CUMBERLAND WILL
BEGIN WORK SOON.

The sea-going suction dredge Cum
berland has arrived in Savannah. An
nouncement that she had been ordered
here again was made in the Morning
News some time ago. The pump, to re-
place the one broken while the vessel
was at work at Fernandina, has ar
rived and will be installed by Mon
day morning. The work on Tybee
Knoll will then be commenced and
pushed as rapidly as possible.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-11-28
Mr.. CLARK RESUMES
WEATHER BUREAU DUTY.

Mr.. w. F. Clark, assistant in the sa-
vannah Weather Bureau office. has re-
sumed his duties, after an absence of
over three weeks. Mr.. Clark was
thrown from his bicycle and so badly
injured that he was confined to his bed
until Sunday last. The bone of the
right leg was badly splintered by the
fall, and though able to be around.
he is still compelled to use assistance
in walking. Mr.. Clark has been in
charge of the large weather map at
the Cotton Exchange and during his
illness this has been discontinued. The
work on the map will be resumed with
in a short time.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-11-28
TO HELP REAL ESTATE MEN.

The Chamber of Commerce has COM
piled a list of persons inquiring for
land in the South, both city and coun-
walls of the chamber for the use of
the real estate men who are members
of the organization. There are a large
number of inquiries from Ohio, Iowa,
Pennsylvania, Indiana. Kansas, Mich
igan and Illinois
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-11-28
THANKSGIVING AMONG
PASSENGERS ON ITASCA.
Passengers and Crew Had jolly
Time on the Deep.

Passengers and Crew Had a. jolly
Time on the Deep.
The passengers on the Merchants and
Miners Transportation Company
steamer Itasca, which reached Savan-
nah yesterday, were treated to a novel
entertainment Thursday evening. Capt.
Pratt arranged programme, in which
passengers and members of the ships
company participated. Assistant
United States District Attorney
O'Brien of Providence gave a talk on
Thanksgiving" Walter Henry Rounds
and John w. Odlin, Boston journalists,
read papers, and spoke on topics re-
lating to Thanksgiving in various parts
of the country, and sailors furnished
music, making Capt. Pratts efforts
eliminate in merriment and dancing
The Itasca locked early yesterday
morning.